Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Winter has cast its magical spell across Srinagar and Shimla, transforming these iconic destinations into snowy wonderlands just in time for the festive season.
In Srinagar, the Dal Lake stands frozen under the grip of Chillai Kalan, while Shimla is draped in a pristine white blanket, drawing tourists eager to experience a picturesque white Christmas.
Here are some pictures capturing the winter beauty and festive spirit of these stunning hill stations:
A shikara rests by the frozen Dal Lake on a frigid morning in Srinagar, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. As Chillai Kalan, Kashmir's harshest 40-day winter period, begins, Srinagar shivers through its coldest December night in 50 years at minus 8.5 degrees.
An elderly vendor braves the cold along the partially frozen Dal Lake on a frosty morning in Srinagar.
A pair of moorhens navigate the icy expanse of the frozen Dal Lake on a frosty winter morning in Srinagar.
An elderly vendor rows his boat across the partially frozen Dal Lake on a chilly winter morning, braving the biting cold.
Visitors delight in the fresh snowfall blanketing Shimla, transforming the hill station into a winter wonderland.
A man strolls past parked cars blanketed in fresh snowfall, capturing Shimla's serene winter charm.
Skaters engage in a lively game of ice hockey at Lakkar Bazar, adding to the winter thrill in Shimla.
Tourists revel in the joy of fresh snowfall, turning Shimla into a lively winter playground.
