Himachal Pradesh: Tourists make a beeline for a white New Year
IMD predicts Kullu district may receive good snowfall from the night of December 30 to December 31
Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:52 AM Dec 31, 2025 IST
A sea of tourists during Christmas celebrations at the Ridge in Shimla on Thursday. Tribune photo: Lalit Kumar
Tourists from across the country, including Punjab, Chandigarh and Haryana, are flocking to Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the New Year, hoping to catch a glimpse of snowfall in popular destinations like Shimla and Manali. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted snowfall in several parts of the state, including Shimla's higher reaches, Lahaul Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur, Kullu, and Kangra, making it a perfect setting for a 'white New Year'.
