Feb 05 , 2024

Kashmir turns 'WHITE HEAVEN' after fresh snowfall

By True Scoop

On Sunday, Parts of Kashmir witnessed heavy snowfall leading to the cancellation of all flights at the Srinagar airport.

Snowfall has ended a long dry spell in Kashmir bringing cheers among locals and tourists.

The Srinagar-Jammu NH is open for traffic despite snowfall between Banihal and Ramsoo in the Ramban district along the highway.

There was snowfall in higher reaches and parts of the Valley three days ago.

However, on Sunday, the entire Kashmir was wrapped in a thick white blanket of snow.

Normally snowfall takes place in December and during the 40-day-long Chillai Kalan

Chillai Kalan is the harshest winter period that starts on December 21 every year and ends on January 30.

Kashmir's popular skiing destination, Gulmarg, also turned into a winter fairyland.

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