Srinagar, Dec 17: The fresh snowfall at the ski resort of Gulmarg has captivated the tourists as the enchanting destination has transformed into a snow clad haven. The recent snowfall has brought smiles on the faces of tourists, especially those experiencing the alluring beauty of Kashmir valley for the first time.
Tourists were seen enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of Gulmarg. Pertinently, snowfall in Gulmarg attracts people from all over the world each year making it a favourite winter destination for the visitors.
A tourism official in Gulmarg told Rising Kashmir that the heavy snowfall has garnered praise among the tourists. He mentioned a significant influx of tourists, expressing hope that the numbers will rise in the coming days as this famous ski resort has witnessed heavy snowfall.
Scores of visitors, including a group from Mumbai, expressed their delight post snowfall. One tourist mentioned that their visit was initially devoid of winter charm, but their luck turned when they witnessed snowfall at Gulmarg before heading back home. Similar reports of joyous tourists were received from other winter-friendly destinations open to visitors.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of Tourism, Syed Abid Rashid Shah, urged people around the globe to visit the paradise to regale themselves. Sharing a video from Gulmarg, Sec Tourism mentioned Kashmir as a paradise and asked people across the world to visit Kashmir and regale themselves.
Earlier this month, the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley had already experienced snowfall, and now the plains joined in the seasonal celebration. Tourists and locals alike flocked to the ski resort town of Gulmarg to enjoy the snowfall, making it the earliest among the tourist destinations to witness this natural spectacle.
Tourism officials at Gulmarg say the influx of tourists to Gulmarg has been significant. Kritika, a tourist from Kolkata, expressed her family’s luck in witnessing live snowfall, noting that they had come to Kashmir specifically for this enchanting experience after only seeing it in videos and pictures.
