'Desi Switzerland': Manali, Kufri bathed in snow as March approaches

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The upper regions of Himachal Pradesh have been experiencing continuous snowfall over the past 24 hours, with the popular hill resort of Kufri and Narkana witnessing light snowfall.

However, Manali and  Lahaul and Spiti experienced a good fall.

This fresh snowfall delighted tourists visiting the region, as well as local tourism operators and orchardists. While tourists are thrilled by the snowfall, those engaged in tourism and horticulture are hoping for more snowfall to further boost business and agricultural conditions.

As it snowed, people posted pictures of the heavy, breathtaking view on social media.

One wrote: “Can you believe this is Manali as of yesterday! Yes, this is Manali town! It’s almost March, yet the snowfall is unbelievably heavy—truly breathtaking!”

“Can you believe this is Manali as of yesterday! Yes, this is Manali town! It’s almost March, yet the snowfall is unbelievably heavy—truly breathtaking!”😍❄️ pic.twitter.com/a8VQFVp0Q3

— Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) February 21, 2025

Users started comparing Manali to Canada and Switzerland.

Desi Switzerland!!

— Sukhwinder Singh Parmar (@sukhparmar03) February 21, 2025

Wow 😲

This was Toronto last week ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XouSxXZmcP

— 𝗡𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗶 MD, DM (@nihardesai89) February 21, 2025

मनाली सहित आस पास के क्षेत्रों में थमा बर्फबारी का दौर - तापमान में देखी जा रही गिरावट।#Manali #Snowfall #HimachalPradesh #DDNewsHimachal pic.twitter.com/qs7AJYSlgH

— DD News Himachal (@DDNewsHimachal) February 21, 2025

Standing out amidst a sea of white snow ❄⛄ ! 📍Shimla, Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/ityoR4GhY5

— ExploreBharat (@ExploreBharat47) February 12, 2025

This is what the weather was in Sanjauli , Shimla at about 7 PM tonight.

Primarily sleet and hail but logically this would mean snow in Kufri and hopefully Mashobra as well or atleast medium - heavy rain.

Vc : https://t.co/F6v5SGEZJe#shimla #snowfall #HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/jMI7IjEDnU

— Sidharth Shukla (@sidhshuk) February 20, 2025

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar, in a post on social media, predicted rain or snow at many places between February 26 and 28.

Following snowfall in the higher reaches of Manali, the roads beyond Nehru Kund have been closed to most vehicles. The Lahaul and Spiti Police have advised commuters to avoid unnecessary driving and, if necessary, drive with caution, maintain a safe distance, use fog lights, and follow police instructions.