Ahead of New Year 2023, IMD predicts snowfall in these districts of Himachal Pradesh
Ahead of the new year, a large number of tourists are visiting Himachal Pradesh, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted snowfall in five districts of the state around December 29. Rain and snow are possible in the districts of Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, and Shimla around December 29 or later, according to the IMD’s forecast.
However, tourists visiting major tourist destinations of the state are not expecting snowfall and are left disappointed. The capital of the state, Shimla, is full of tourists.
Himachal Pradesh
State of India
- Area: 55,673 km²
- Chief minister: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Population: 68.6 lakhs (2012)
- Official animal: Snow leopard
- Capitals: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
The Chief Minister asked the Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh to hold a meeting with the senior officials of the state government to make adequate arrangements for the smooth flow of tourists in the state. Additionally, as a precaution, the Himachal CM advised tourists to use face masks and follow Covid-19 protocols.
“It was difficult to get a hotel in Shimla and around, as a large number of people have gathered here but I was able to manage it and got a hotel. I have been staying here for the past 2 days but now I am planning to shift to the Kasol region of the Kullu district.
I am also planning to go to higher regions as there is a little bit of disappointment as I did not get snowfall here. We hope to see snowfall in the other parts of the state. It was a thrilling experience to be here and on this new year and Christmas festival time, this is a nice place to spend vacations,” a tourist from Maharashtra, Aniket said.
Tourists coming from other states of India are enjoying the chilly weather here but find it a bit disappointing as they do not experience fresh snowfall in the region. Now that the IMD has predicted additional snowfall closer to the new year, these travelers are preparing to lengthen their travel itinerary.
01. When can we see snow in Himachal?
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- Kinnaur
- Chamba
- Kullu
- Spiti Valley
- Rohtang Pass
- Shimla
- Triund Trek
- Manali
- Narkanda
- Kufri
- Solang Valley
- Malana
- Dalhousie