Snow Kissed Peaks: India’s Early Winter Magic!
In a rare weather event the higher reaches of Kashmir Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand witnessed the first snowfall of the season in early October turning the mighty Himalayas into a picture-perfect canvas of white From Gulmarg and Sonamarg in Kashmir to Manali and Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal and Kedarnath and Auli in Uttarakhand the fresh layer of snow has transformed the northern landscape into a winter wonderland Tourist Spots Turn Winter WhiteFor travelers and locals however the early snowfall has brought moments of joy and beauty In Kedarnath where pilgrims still throng the sacred shrine the temple now stands surrounded by pristine white peaks The snow-draped valleys of Gulmarg and Sonamarg have already begun attracting visitors eager to experience the magical transformation Similarly Manali Rohtang Pass and Lahaul-Spiti witnessed a flurry of tourists taking in the snow-clad scenery Hoteliers in Auli and Gulmarg echoed similar optimism expecting a strong winter season