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Tourists Brave Kashmir Cold Wave, Flock to Dal Lake for Winter Magic

A significant cold wave is currently affecting Srinagar, yet it is attracting numerous tourists to iconic spots like Dal Lake. Visitors, such as Nand Kishore Saini from Faridabad, express happiness with the arrangements and climate, though they note Dal Lake has not frozen in recent years. The India Meteorological Department forecasts more scattered to widespread rainfall and snowfall with gusty winds across the region until February 3. Earlier in January, heavy snowfall had caused major disruptions, stranding thousands of vehicles on the Jammu-Srinagar highway.

Key Points: Kashmir Cold Wave Draws Tourists to Dal Lake Amid Snowfall

  • Major cold wave grips Kashmir
  • Tourists enjoy winter atmosphere at Dal Lake
  • Snowfall experienced in Sonamarg
  • IMD forecasts more snow and rain
  • Previous snowfall stranded vehicles on highway
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Cold wave grips Kashmir; tourists flock to Dal Lake

Despite a severe cold wave, tourists flock to Srinagar's Dal Lake and Sonamarg, enjoying snowfall and winter scenery while sharing their experiences.

"I am very happy to be here... Everything else is good; there is no problem. - Nand Kishore Saini"

Srinagar, February 2

Srinagar is currently experiencing a major cold wave, but the chilly weather is proving to be a major draw for visitors. Tourists are enjoying the winter atmosphere at the iconic Dal Lake, bundling up in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold snap.

One of the tourist Nand Kishore Saini from Faridabad spoke to ANI, said, "I am very happy to be here. The arrangements are good, the climate is good, and it is cold as well. The one thing we want is the frozen Dal Lake, which has not been there for the last 2-3 years. We did not have the chance to see the frozen Dal Lake, but in Sonmarg, we had a great experience and witnessed snowfall. We liked it a lot. Everything else is good; there is no problem."

Tourists in Srinagar were seen braving the cold with layers of warm clothing.

A tourist Nand Kishore said," Caps, scarf, and hankie, we need these for the children. It was a typical winter morning here, but by evening, temperatures dropped significantly. I have not been to Dal Lake yet. We went to Soan Marg yesterday. We will visit Dal Lake in the evening, but first, we will go to Gulmarg. Everyone should come here; it is truly like heaven there. I came here this time, and if God wills, I will make a program to visit again next time."

According to the India Meteorological Department's daily weather briefing, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds speed reaching (30-40 gusting to 50 kmph) likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during 01st-03rd February.

Earlier in January, thousands of vehicles were stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar highway due to snowfall in Kashmir. Clearance work was held amid heavy snowfall in Anantnag, which has halted traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar highway.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see tourism thriving. It's the backbone of the local economy there. Hope the administration is ensuring proper facilities and safety for all these visitors, especially with the highway blockages mentioned.
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Aman W
The frozen Dal Lake is a rare sight now, sadly. Climate change is real, bhai. Even in our hills in Himachal, snowfall patterns have changed. Tourists come expecting a winter wonderland, but nature doesn't always cooperate.
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Sarah B
As someone planning a trip, this is helpful but also concerning. The article mentions stranded vehicles. Would love more practical info on road conditions and reliable tour operators for first-time visitors.
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Vikram M
Heaven on Earth, indeed! Jannat. Every Indian should visit Kashmir at least once. The warmth of the people there makes up for the cold weather. Shikara ride with a kangri (fire pot) is an experience like no other.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while promoting tourism is great, I hope the focus is also on sustainable travel. The last thing we want is for Dal Lake to suffer from pollution due to overcrowding. Balance is key.

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