Snowfall (file photo)
Weather patterns have changed across the country. While there is a scorching heat in Delhi, the mountains are also seen with rain. Himachal Pradesh is also not untouched by snowfall. On Sunday, there was a torrential rain in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Also, there was fresh snowfall on the peaks. At the same time, after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, tourists have started reaching Manali once again.
Along with Manali in Himachal Pradesh, there was snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti on Sunday. Fresh snow fell on the height passes of Lahaul-Spiti. Kunjam Pass including Shinkula, Baralacha, Lachungla and Tangalangla recorded a drop in temperature due to snowfall at many high peaks. Tourists who arrived in Manali amidst rain, picked up the loft by walking on the Mall Road of Vashistha, Hidimba Temple, Old Manali and Manali.
The impact of Indo-Pak tension on Manali’s tourism
Tourists reached Lahaul-Spiti’s Gramfu and Shinkula Pass as well as Manali’s Marhi and Beyasanala to see snow. Tourists had a lot of fun with snow in these places. Significantly, when there is scorching heat in the plains. Then tourists go to Manali to visit. However, after the Indian Army Operation Sindoor, the impact of the increased tension between India and Pakistan was also seen on Manali’s tourism.
There was a shortage of tourists
Amid tension in India and Pakistan, the number of tourists coming to Manali was being reduced. Now tourism businessmen say that the India-Pakistan dispute on the border has stopped. There has been ceasefire between the two countries. In such a situation, there is an expectation to increase the number of tourists once again in Manali.
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