Gulmarg decked up in snow in October, tourists excited

AN early snowfall in the world famous ski resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir has brought cheer to the tourists, who are enjoying the experience of a lifetime, being in the "paradise on earth".

- FAYAZ WANI

The upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received light to moderate snowfall from Sunday evening.

The ski resort of Gulmarg also received snowfall and according to a MeT official, about 2 cm snow has accumulated in the ski resort.

The entire plains and upper reaches of Gulmarg were decked with snow, giving a picturesque and amazing look.

For the tourists staying in Gulmarg, it was the experience of a lifetime as many of them had never seen snowfall before in their lives.

Amul Kumar from Pune, Maharashtra, said it is the first time he has seen live snow in his life. "The atmosphere is awesome. I am feeling good and I would urge the tourists from other parts of the country to visit Kashmir and enjoy the snowfall here".