India: Ski resort Gulmarg in Kashmir surprises tourists with snow in May
Gulmarg covered in snow
As temperatures soaracross India in the month of May, the famous ski resort Gulmarg in Kashmir valley is greeting tourists with snow as a surprise. Thousands of tourists are thronging the hill station to witness the snow and enjoy the cold weather.Theyconsider themselves lucky to have witnessed snow during their visit to the valley.
14000 feet abovethe sea level, Gulmarg'sApharwat is being visited by thousands of tourists every day. Wearing winter jackets and woollens in the month of May is surprising for the tourists as they witnessheaps of snow.
''I came with a wish to witness the snow. I had heard winters are cold but in the month of May I didn't expect this much cold. I had come 42 years ago with my parents, and I am feeling so lucky to visit again with my wife and kids. I urge all people to come and see this paradise on earth,'' said Jesus Sahu, a tourist.
There has been drastic change in weather in the month of May, with higher reaches of the Kashmir valley witnessingfresh spell of snowfall recently. The temperatures are recorded below normal still in the Union Territory, making it extremely pleasant for the tourists coming to the Kashmir region. It has also translated into more earnings for the locals. The hoteliers, traders and craftsmen in the valley have had a great start to the year 2023.
Tourists coming to the Kashmir valley are praising the natural beauty as well as the local people.
''My experience is that you don'tneed a therapist if you visit Kashmir. It's so calm and peaceful and beyond your imagination. We watched it in movies but in reality it is even better, and we loved it a lot. The people are very friendly and helpful. I so wanted to see the snow and I am happy that we got to see the snow,"said Supan Sahu, anothertourist.
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Gulmargbroke all the previous records of tourist arrivals in the last winters. All the hotels and guest houses at the hill station were completely booked all through the winter season.
Skiers not only from India but from across the world had come to ski in the mountains of Gulmarg. Various winter festivals were arranged for tourists coming to Gulmarg. And tourists arriving in Gulmarg even now are all praises for the beautiful visuals they are experiencing.
''Kashmir is a paradise on earth. This place takes away all your mental stress, whatever stress we had is completely gone. It's so peaceful here. The valley is beautiful, and people are good. Thisvisit made me very happy,'' said Shreya Chakraborty, a tourist.
The meteorological department has predicted more rains and snow towards the end of this month.
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