Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand – the top tourist destinations in India during winter – are likely to see a cutback in the number of visitors this year, as people are giving a second thought to their planned tours following an unexpected snowless winter. The tourism industry is up for taking the brunt after several tourists have reportedly cancelled their bookings as they find themselves low on spirit to hit the hills, only to see them less white this year.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), only a few places in the Western Himalayan Region will experience light to moderate rainfall or snowfall till the end of this month. In two months, the MeT also recorded a substantial rainfall deficit in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In December, Jammu and Kashmir experienced a 79% deficit in rainfall, which turned up to 100% by January 24. The rest of the…




























