Srinagar- Snowfall in Kashmir has brought cheers to the tourism sector, sparking joy among tourists and the local people linked with the tourism industry.
The industry was feeling battered over the last couple of months in the absence of a good snowfall, with many intending tourists cancelling their bookings and tour operators receiving little to no queries.
The tourist arrivals to the valley, which usually witnesses a higher footfall, especially at resorts like Gulmarg, fell in the absence of snow – a cause of worry for the tourism stakeholders in the valley.
However, the snowfall at the fag-end of Chilla-i-Kalan — a 40-day harsh winter period when the chances of snowfall are maximum and most frequent – has brought cheers to both the tourists as well as the tourism players.
Hundreds of tourists, including children, have been enjoying the snowfall at Gulmarg and Sonamarg resorts.
“We had booked tickets for January 23, but we…
