Snowless Shimla Opens Winter Carnival to Keep Tourists Coming
The state banks on cultural events as forecasts point to dry days through December 28.
Overview
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated a nine-day Winter Carnival at the Ridge with a cultural parade, performances and a Drug-Free Himachal theme.
- With natural snowfall absent, organisers have created winter-themed selfie points and cotton displays to mimic snow for visitors on the Mall Road and the Ridge.
- The India Meteorological Department expects dry weather at major Himachal destinations through at least December 28, with New Year snowfall still uncertain.
- Shimla’s district administration has deployed detailed law-and-order and traffic plans for December 24 to January 2 to manage growing tourist footfall.
- Tourist interest remains strong, with hoteliers reporting solid bookings, and Manali drawing visitors with snow on nearby hills and special holiday packages.