Yaqoob Lala
Srinagar, Oct 06 : The famous hill station of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall as the upper reaches were blanketed with 2-3 inches of snow overnight.
Along with Gulmarg, the high-altitude Sinthan top also experienced fresh snow, marking the beginning of an early winter in the region.
The sudden change in weather brought a sharp drop in temperatures, making the nights particularly chilly and turning the mild autumn into a wintry experience in these hilly areas.
“We had light snowfall during the night in the mountains. The temperature has dropped so much that it feels like mid-winter has arrived,” Bashir Ahmad, a hotel owner in Gulmarg, told news agency KINS.
The fresh snowfall has brought joy to tourists visiting Gulmarg. Many of them had expected to see autumn colors, but instead, they were treated to a magical snow-covered landscape.
“This is our first time in Kashmir, and we were expecting to see the autumn leaves. But seeing fresh snow in October is a wonderful surprise! It’s truly magical,” said Aisha Khan, a tourist from Delhi.
Sinthan Top, a mountain pass, also saw significant snowfall. The sudden snowfall has created excitement among tourists, planning to visit Kashmir in the coming months.
Local residents, on the other hand, are preparing for the coming winter season.
