SRINAGAR- After months of uncertainty, the world-famous Ski resort of Gulmarg is back to its natural aesthetic with an influx of heaven-sent snowfall and record-breaking tourist arrival.
As per reports, the region has witnessed over 20,000 arrivals in six days. The numbers include 15,086 domestic visitors, 4,290 locals and 156 foreigners. Earlier, the hotels in the Ski resort had seen 60% of their bookings get cancelled.
Skiers, who had been in a pale of gloom since a prolonged dry spell threatened to derail their Gulmarg adventures, are now gleefully plying the snow covered slopes of the resort.
“Gulmarg is back in action and so are we,” a group of skiers said, as per news agency KNO.
Waseem Ahmed, a ski trainer, said he and the other skiers were thrilled to see Gulmarg covered in white.
“Skiing down these slopes is not just a sport, but a deep connection with nature and right now, nature is at its most beautiful here,” Ahmed said. “As skiers, we are thrilled to be back on these mountains, enjoying the pure delight of skiing in Gulmarg.”
Farhat Naik, a snowboarding instructor, told the agency:
“My bookings for December and January were unfortunately cancelled due to the dry spell; however, with the recent fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, there’s been a significant increase in bookings. The transformation is truly remarkable, and I’m excited to welcome eager learners back to the slopes.”
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