Ending a prolonged dry spell, Shimla on Sunday experienced this winter’s first impressive snowfall, bringing cheer to the tourism industry as well as apple cultivators.
Snowfall was also experienced at Kullu Manali where tourists have already arrived hoping to spend their weekend with a walk in the snow.
Cold conditions are set to intensify in Himachal Pradesh. Upper areas of Shimla also received ample snowfall due to which roads were blocked in many areas bringing traffic to a standstill.
A man enjoys fresh snowfall that flashed across Shimla on Sunday. Photograph: PTI
Tourists enjoy the snowfall and click selfies as the city turns into a winter wonderland. Photograph: PTI
Vehicles cross snow-covered roads during heavy snow fall in Shimla on Sunday. Photograph: PTI
The snowfall brings smiles to the tourist industry as well as apple cultivators. The previous dry weather condition had led to fear of drought-like situation. Photograph: PTI
Doesn't the sunset look beautiful as the entire area is blanketed in snow? Photograph: PTI
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