Tourists in the picturesque hill station of Manali are rejoicing as the region received a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday night. The snow`s white blanket has created a festive atmosphere, with visitors seen enjoying the scenic views and winter activities amid the falling snow. (Pics/PTI)

High-altitude areas of Uttarakhand received the first snowfall of the year on Friday, ending a long dry spell and intensifying the cold wave across the state. The fresh snowfall has covered Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi in a thick layer of white (PICS and TEXT/PTI)