On this page, we shall keep you updated about snow and snowfall status at Rohtang pass, Solang Valley, Manali and other tourist places of Kullu-Manali in 2023. (If this page is not loading properly in your browser, click on the above image) 21 March 2024: Its snowing again at higher places including Rohtang pass, Gulaba and near Atal tunnel. However, tourists can see snow at Solang valley and Atal tunnel and Lahaul valley (in 4X4 vehicles). 16 March 2024: Although roads to Rohtang pass and Lahaul valley have blocked following heavy snowfall, tourists can still enjoy snow at Solang valley, Kothi, Fatru and Hamta pass. 19 February 2024: Heavy snowfall occuring in Solang valley, Atal tunnel, Rohtang, Hamta, Gulaba, Sissu and entire Lahaul valley and most parts of Manali. 30 January 2024: Fresh snowfall at Manali, Solang valley, Atal tunnel, Rohtang pass, Lahaul valley, Hamta and nearby places. 6 December 2023: Snow is available for tourists at Atal tunnel, Dhundi, Gulaba and Lahaul valley. 16 October 2023: Fresh snowfall is occurring near Manali including Rohtang pass, Marhi, Atal tunnel, parts of Lahaul, Hamta and other higher places here. 14 June 2023: Rohtang pass, which recently opened for tourists, is the present snow point of Manali. Tourists can see several feet deep snow at Rohtang pass. The snow at Rohtang is expected to last for one more month. 30 May 2023: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Manali including Rohtang pass, Bhrigu, Hamta pass and some higher parts of Lahaul. While tourists are not allowed to these areas, they can see snow at Marhi and Lahaul (Koksar) and northern part of Atal tunnel. 25 May 2023: Tourists can see snow at Atal tunnel's north portal, Koksar, Gramphoo, Marhi and Beas Nala near Manali. Rohtang pass is still closed for all
On this page, we shall keep you updated about snow and snowfall status at Rohtang pass, Solang Valley, Manali and other tourist places of Kullu-Manali in 2023. (If this page is not loading properly in your browser, click on the above image) 21 March 2024: Its snowing again at higher places including Rohtang pass, Gulaba
Temperature across Himachal has dipped as the upper reaches of Himachal continued to receive more snow on Tuesday. The snowfall is expected to continue in the next 24 hours as the met office has issued a yellow alert for Wednesday. Higher areas of Kullu-Manali, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Shimla and Mandi districts are receiving fresh snow. Tourists are enjoying snowfall and the cold weather of Himachal. A large number of tourists are enjoying snowfall in Manali. Entire Lahaul valley has worn a white mantle. Solang valley and Kothi have received over 10cm snow on Tuesday. Over 30cm of snow has accumulated at Gulaba and Marhi while over 60cm of thick blanket has covered Rohtang pass. South portal of Atal tunnel has received 15cm snow. Nehru Kund and Manali town also witnessed some snowflakes. Jalori pass, Kunzum pass, Baralacha pass and surrounding areas are also receiving more snow. Keylong, Koksar, Jispa, Darcha, Udaipur, Sissu and other parts of Lahaul are receiving fresh snow. Kinnaur and Spiti have also received good amount of snow. Hansa in Spiti and Kalpa in Kinnaur received 10cm snow. Upper parts of Shimla including Khadrala and Shillaro also witnessed fresh snowfall. The Manali-Leh and Manali-Rohtang pass highways are still blocked with snow. Tourists were not allowed to go to Atal tunnel and their movement were restricted to Solang valley. The snowflakes thrilled tourists from Manali town till Solang valley. Amid the fear of rising cases of Covid-19 in Himachal, the tourists are enjoying winter season in Himachal. The temperature in the state has dipped too much after three days of snowfall. The maximum day temperature, which plunged 2 to 3 degrees C in last 24 hours, is 5 to 6 degrees C below the normal temperature during this time of the season. Extreme cold is forcing residents to
Temperature across Himachal has dipped as the upper reaches of Himachal continued to receive more snow on Tuesday. The snowfall is expected to continue in the next 24 hours as the met office has issued a yellow alert for Wednesday. Higher areas of Kullu-Manali, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Shimla and Mandi districts are receiving fresh snow.
The slopes of Solang valley near Manali, which are covered with three feet of snow, have come alive with nearly 200 athletes of the state who have thronged here for Himachal Skiing and Snowboarding Championships. The two-day-long men and women competitions in different categories started on Saturday amid snowfall. The event was inaugurated by BJP leader Dhaneshwari Thakur in the presence of many other officials. A large number of people thronged Solang to enjoy the races. The championships are being hosted by Himachal Pradesh Winter Games Association (HPWGA) under guidance of Ski and Snowboard India. The top athletes will qualify for national level championships that will be held at Auli from February 7 to 11. “Races in cross-country, cross-country sprint, slalom, and giant slalom are being conducted in both male and female categories. Athletes in both junior and senior categories are performing well. As not all athletes can represent state in national cup, we are choosing the best. Next time we are looking to host the national cup. As the skiing infrastructure is weak here, Himachal always misses in hosting Asian winter games,” HPWGA president Ludar Chand Thakur said. The officials said the state government has promised to develop the skiing infrastructure in the state which in present is in dilapidated condition. Without ski bar lifts, snow beating machines, snow-making machines and without leveling, the slopes of Narkanda and Kufri in Shimla and Solang in Manali disappoint the athletes. Although Solang slopes have hosted many national competitions, the bumpy slope with no facility makes skiing and snowboarding very challenging. Roopu Negi, secretary general of Ski and Snowboard India, the apex body for skiing and snowboarding in India, said the athletes are full of enthusiasm and are performing well. “Most of the athletes are complaining about basic amenities. Climbing up
The slopes of Solang valley near Manali, which are covered with three feet of snow, have come alive with nearly 200 athletes of the state who have thronged here for Himachal Skiing and Snowboarding Championships. The two-day-long men and women competitions in different categories started on Saturday amid snowfall. The event was inaugurated by BJP
Heavy snowfall in parts of Kullu-Manali, Lahaul-Spiti and Mandi districts left traffic interrupted in many major roads while nearly 200 tourists stranded near Manali on Thursday. Hundreds of tourists had reached Gulaba and Kothi to see snowfall on Thursday morning. As it was snowing fast, tourists were asked to descend down to Kothi. Ignoring warning, many tourists stayed below Gulaba. Some tourists walked along the highway towards Gulaba. Later vehicles started slipping on the road and they got stranded. After getting news about tourists getting stranded, local administration, police and rescue volunteers rushed to Gulaba to carry out relief operation. All tourists were brought back to Manali by late evening. Manali sub-divisional magistrate Raman Gharsangi said tourists were not allowed to go beyond Gulaba on Thursday but some tourists were reported to have stranded below Gulaba. “The road had become very slippery. The tourists were brought to safe place with help of police, taxi union and other volunteers. Situation is under control,” he said. Solang valley and Kothi near Manali have experienced season’s first snowfall. Both places have received nearly 10cm of snow. Entire Lahaul valley is also covered with a thin layer of white blanket. Jalori pass in Kullu district that connects Anni and Nirmand sub-divisions with the headquarters has also witnessed season’s first snowfall, blocking the highway. Manali-Rohtang-Keylong highway has again closed after heavy snowfall. Rohtang pass has received over 60cm of fresh snow. Over 75cm of snow on Baralacha pass has blocked Keylong-Sarchu road as well. Heavy snowfall on Kunzum pass has blocked Gramphoo-Kaza road. The high hills of Mandi district including Shikari hills have also received snow. The temperature in the state has dipped sharply after snowfall and rains. The minimum temperature of Keylong has dipped to minus 0.6 degree Celsius. Temperature of Manali (3.6), Shimla
Heavy snowfall in parts of Kullu-Manali, Lahaul-Spiti and Mandi districts left traffic interrupted in many major roads while nearly 200 tourists stranded near Manali on Thursday. Hundreds of tourists had reached Gulaba and Kothi to see snowfall on Thursday morning. As it was snowing fast, tourists were asked to descend down to Kothi. Ignoring warning,