New Year Snowfall: Kashmir & Himachal Beckon Tourists with Winter Wonderland

• Fresh snowfall hit Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, with more expected, attracting New Year tourists.
• Gulmarg recorded -1.6°C, the coldest in Kashmir, despite higher-than-normal temperatures during 'Chilla-e-Kalan'.
• Himachal Pradesh forecasts snowfall on December 31, delighting tourists heading to Shimla, Manali, and other regions.
• Manali is fully booked and bustling with tourists from across India, eager for snow and New Year celebrations.
• Popular spots like Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, and Atal Tunnel are drawing huge crowds hoping for fresh snow.

Why It Matters: Kashmir and Himachal are ready for New Year tourists, with snowfall creating a festive winter wonderland.