The Western Disturbances rocked Northern India in the first week of year. It snowed in almost each and every district of Himachal Pradesh. Even the places where summer temperature easily reaches 45 Celsius received snowfall. Some places like Kangra, Hamirpur, and Una witnessed snowfall after a gap of seven decades. Even the temple town Chintpurni welcomed snow after 76 years.
The higher reaches were totally devastated by snow storms and heavy rains. Chamba, Lahaul, and Kinnaur districts turned completely white. Shimla, Dharamsala, and Manali welcomed the year with fresh snowfall. A group of friends was enroute Shikari Devi and they had to abandon their journey midway because they were stuck in a snow storm. In the middle of the forest they were stranded and somehow managed to save their lives by hiding inside a lonely room. One of the guys caught fire because he was playing with petrol and then he was dragged in the snow outside so that fire on his clothes could be extinguished. Here are some photographs from different parts of Himachal making the new year bright, white, and shining.
- Chowari Village in Chamba. Some ppl think that saying “Chowari” in the morning brings bad luck. So they prefer calling it ” Chhota Haridwar” instead. (Chamba)
- Snowfall in Lahaul Valley near Udaipur (Lahaul and Spiti)
- Snowfall in Dharamsala
The Western Disturbances might disturb the climate in January and if it snows again the way it did, it is going to break all the records and the Leh Riders would have to wait long for their journeys this year. Snowfall in planes is definitely not a good sign. This untimely and unexpected snowfall should be celebrated or not is a million dollar question. However, with a short term view we can close our eyes, wear shining clothes, and click some nice photographs but in the long run it might not turn out as beautiful as it looks today. The weather forecast says that in the coming week (13-18 January) weather will turn furious and we might see snow flakes resting on our rooftops one more time. Few weeks ago I was wondering if summers will arrive soon this year and now it seems that winters are going to stay forever.
Photo Credit: Akashdeep Photography
I just wanted to share pictures. Stories will follow in the next post.
guru ji photo bhi churayi hui hai aap ne chalo jo bhi hai sahi hai.
yes to zehar pesh kar dia aapne…..respect _/_.
Which photo?
elaborate?
take it easy. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
sir jee…… thanks for shring these amazing pics………missing himachal badly……
Tarun Goel sir ji aap to bura maan gaye….sarahan wali vikrant sir ki hai chamba wali ravneet sir or indrunaag babu sir or market hmr wali akashdeep or udiapur aap abhi ja ni sakte but nice work…
Mithun Thakur The respective owners have been asked. Do not worry.
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Tarun Goel hai koi owner jo aap ko mana kare moti hi fight subh subh
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मैं जब भी पहाड़ की फोटो देख लेता हूँ……बस…मन करता है उड़ जाऊं….वहाँ पहुँच के…जब वो परिचित सी गंध पहाड़ों की…….जब पहली बार नथुनों से टकराती है…..तो छाती भर के सांस लेता हूँ….कई बार……..अक्सर इमोशनल हो जाता हूँ………क्योंकि बचपन याद आ जाता है……..बीवी पूछती है की क्या हुआ…….मैं कहता हूँ की तुम नहीं समझोगी…….ये पहाड़ देख के बचपन याद आ जाता है…..
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I share your feelings here. And then these 3 days vacations on a hill appear so inadequate.
Hello Tarun…like ur posts on himachal here…
aditya