'No show' by tourists, cold comfort for U'khand winter tourism entrepreneurs

AS the snow season draws to a close in the picturesque mountainous regions of Uttarakhand, there's a sense of melancholy in the air. This year, the winter landscape has been remarkably different, as the snowfall and rainfall that typically grace these hills have been absent for most of the season.

- NARENDRA SETHI

The locals, who rely heavily on winter tourism, have felt the impact deeply. The usually bustling tourist destinations across the state have appeared eerily deserted, with only a few brave souls venturing into the barren winter wonderland.

Those who did make the journey were greeted with disappointment, as the usual pristine white landscapes were missing.