GULMARG, Kashmir -- This winter has brought a sense of cheer back to the valley of Kashmir, with the Himalayan peaks blanketed with fresh snow and tourists traveling from all across India to enjoy the winter sports on offer.
Three years of back-to-back lockdowns are finally over

Local snowboard instructor Farhad Naik, 30, who has spent months trapped at home after three years of back-to-back lockdowns, was one of the first to pick up his snowboard and head to Gulmarg, famous for its natural slopes, snow quality and altitude. (Photo by Safina Nabi)
GULMARG, Kashmir -- This winter has brought a sense of cheer back to the valley of Kashmir, with the Himalayan peaks blanketed with fresh snow and tourists traveling from all across India to enjoy the winter sports on offer.