Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s State capital Shimla and its nearby tourist destinations on the eve of Valentine’s Day celebrations on Saturday, added that extra nip in the air for couples.
Shimla and its nearby popular destinations like Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda have been experiencing snowfall, triggering a rush of tourists there.
“We have seen snowfall for the first time. It’s great fun and enjoyment. We are enjoying hurling snowballs at each other,” newlywed Parul and her husband Rajan Sobti said here.
“love’s already in the air with snow and we are expecting a good rush on Valentine’s Day in Shimla,” Clarke’s Hotel general manager DP Bhatia told IANS.
According to the weather office here, snow and rain
will continue across the State till Sunday.
lower areas of the state, including Dharamsala, Solan, Nahan and Mandi, received moderate rainfall, bringing the temperature down considerably.