Gulmarg:
Soft snow, virgin slopes and a high altitude chill makes Gulmarg a prime destination for tourists and one of the best ways to celebrate the New Year.
At this time of the year, the world famous ski-resort covered in a thick blanket of snow is looking magical.
And tourists are making the most of it. Among them are Karan and Kanchan from Delhi who have returned to a pollution-free Gulmarg after nine months to celebrate the New Year.
"I am suddenly feeling that I can breathe, I am an asthmatic patient and I am so happy to be able breathe easily," said Kanchan.
"We plan to spend the evening together with lots of singing, dancing and enjoy the beautiful weather," said Karan.
"We are enjoying. We had a very good time. It is lovely to be here," said Zaska.
The New Year also marks the beginning of National Skating Champion in Gulmarg.
At this time of the year, the world famous ski-resort covered in a thick blanket of snow is looking magical.
And tourists are making the most of it. Among them are Karan and Kanchan from Delhi who have returned to a pollution-free Gulmarg after nine months to celebrate the New Year.
"I am suddenly feeling that I can breathe, I am an asthmatic patient and I am so happy to be able breathe easily," said Kanchan.
"We plan to spend the evening together with lots of singing, dancing and enjoy the beautiful weather," said Karan.
Gulmarg is a perfect skiing and skating destination and it has drawn Zaska from as far as Germany.
"We are enjoying. We had a very good time. It is lovely to be here," said Zaska.
The New Year also marks the beginning of National Skating Champion in Gulmarg.
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