Chillai Kalan: A Journey Through Kashmir’s Winter Heritage By: Javid Amin When the chill of winter sweeps across Kashmir, it heralds the arrival of Chillai Kalan, the harshest and most enchanting 40-day period of winter. Beginning on December 21, this season is much more than a climatic event; it’s a cultural phenomenon deeply woven into the fabric of Kashmiri life. From the warmth of a kangri tucked under a traditional pheran to the comforting aroma of harissa and the ceremonial sip of kehwa, Chillai Kalan brings together tradition, resilience, and…
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Snowfall in Kashmir: From Gulmarg to Srinagar, the Valley is Covered
Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 5: Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Sunday while the dense fog earlier in the day hit air traffic, leaving all flights at the Srinagar International Airport cancelled. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department (MeT) predicted scattered snowfall until Monday afternoon.Jammu and Kashmir tourism In addition to the higher reaches of Kashmir, snowfall was experienced in Gulmarg, Kokernag, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Kupwara, Baramulla, Sonamarg, and some other areas. The MeT officials here said that Gulmarg ski resort received 21 cm of snow, Kokernag 0.3 cm, Pahalgam 1.4 cm, Kupwara…
Read MoreWinter Woes: Kashmir Readies for Snow, Srinagar Airport Flights Delayed
Officials said that the foggy weather affected life in the Himalayan valley while the visibility reduced to 300 m at the Srinagar Airport With the Valley bracing for a major snow spell from Saturday, Friday’s foggy weather interrupted flights at Srinagar International Airport on Friday with visibility reducing to 300 m. Officials said that the foggy weather affected life in the Himalayan valley while the visibility reduced to 300 m at the Srinagar Airport. The visibility should be 1,000-1,100 m for flights to take off and land. An airport official…
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