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Tourists Brave Kashmir Cold Wave, Enjoy Dal Lake's Winter Charm

A severe cold wave continues across Kashmir, with Srinagar recording a minimum temperature of minus 4.7 degrees Celsius. Despite the freezing conditions, tourists are embracing the winter charm, enjoying morning views at Dal Lake wrapped in warm clothing. Visitors like Sandeep from Uttar Pradesh described the intense cold but praised the beautiful night views and lighting at the lake. Many tourists are also planning excursions to snow-covered destinations like Sonamarg, while popular spots Gulmarg and Pahalgam experience similarly low temperatures.

Key Points: Kashmir Cold Wave: Tourists Enjoy Dal Lake Amid Freezing Temps

  • Srinagar records -4.7°C
  • Tourists enjoy Dal Lake despite cold
  • Plans to visit Sonamarg for snow
  • Gulmarg and Pahalgam also freezing
  • IMD forecasts clear to partly cloudy skies
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Cold wave grips Kashmir; tourists enjoy winter charm at Dal Lake

Despite temperatures plunging below -5°C, tourists flock to Srinagar's Dal Lake and plan trips to Sonamarg to experience Kashmir's winter beauty.

"In the morning, it was really cold. Even the car windows had a layer of ice over them. - Sandeep"

Srinagar, January 18

A cold wave continued to grip Kashmir on Sunday, with temperatures plunging below freezing in several parts of the Valley. Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 4.7 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department.

As per the IMD forecast, Srinagar city is expected to record a maximum temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and a minimum of minus 5 degrees Celsius on Sunday. In Jammu city, the maximum temperature is likely to be around 20 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to settle at 5 degrees Celsius. The forecast says "mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards evening or night" for the Sringar City.

Despite the biting cold, tourists were seen enjoying the chilly morning at Dal Lake in Srinagar, wrapped in warm layers of clothing to protect themselves from the cold wave. Many visitors described the winter season as having its own unique charm. The visitors also shared their experiences of the scenic lake and their plans to visit Sonamarg to enjoy the snow.

Tourist, Sandeep from Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, told ANI," In the morning, it was really cold. Even the car windows had a layer of ice over them. Compared to our area, the temperature is in the minus range here. At night, the view of the Dal Lake is very beautiful."

He appreciated the lighting at the Dal Lake site and also shared his plans to visit Sonamarg later on Sunday. He said, "The boat's lighting system here is really good. We will also go on a tour in the morning. The boat people have agreed to give us a tour, which will enhance our experience. From here, we will go to Sonamarg, where e will get to experience that site as well. Please, come and enjoy the weather."

Popular tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir also continued to experience low temperatures. Gulmarg is expected to record a maximum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of minus 6 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam is likely to see a maximum of 12 degrees Celsius and a minimum of minus 6 degrees Celsius. In the Jammu region, Katra may see temperatures ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 7 degrees Celsius.

The cold wave conditions have persisted across the Valley over the past few days, even as tourist footfall remains steady, with visitors keen to experience Kashmir's winter landscape and snowfall-dependent destinations.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Minus 4 degrees in Srinagar! That's bone-chilling. Hats off to the locals who live through this every year. We complain about Delhi's 8-degree winter. Puts things in perspective.
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Anjali F
The article is lovely, but I hope it also mentions the challenges locals face during this cold wave. Power cuts and heating issues are real problems in many areas. Tourism is great, but local welfare is crucial too.
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Vikram M
Planning a trip to Gulmarg next month! This article is getting me excited. Hope there's good snowfall. Anyone have recommendations for reliable winter gear shops in Srinagar?
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Sarah B
The contrast in temperatures is fascinating. Jammu at 10°C and Pahalgam at -7°C! It's like two different countries. India's geographical diversity never ceases to amaze me.
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Karthik V
Good to hear tourists are having a safe and pleasant experience. "Feel the Kashmiri vibe" – that's the spirit! More of our own people should explore this beautiful part of our country. J&K's economy needs this boost.

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