Monday, February 16, 2009

Under a white blanket in February - Snow Point, Manali

You still enjoying white winters? or warmer climes?
Here are pictures of my first-ever view of snow brand new!

Finally! Got to see snow in winter. Manali had had the season's heaviest snowfall (about 3 feet) early February, and the road to Solang Valley (14 km from Manali, on the route to spectacular Rohtang Pass), was blocked, nay, jammed. The highest we could reach was Snow Point (that was high enough, thanks!).
Looks as though cotton grows in apple trees in winter?
The snowfall was rather unexpected, and all kinds of vehicles were taken by surprise.


This is where work on a ropeway is underway.My son was keen on making a snowman - he did, too - can you make out the sprawled figure?
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17 comments:

  1. What a wonderful post! And your son looks like he's having such a good time! Thank you! We had a lot of unexpected snow this year, too. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!

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  2. Beautiful landscape! What a contrast to this corner of the world!
    Warm greetings from Africa,
    Esther

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  3. That is a substantial amount of snow. Looks like the wet kind. I applaud your son's efforts on that beautiful day.

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  4. Nice to read the words of someone excited about snow. ;-)

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  5. My kids grew up in the southern US and were so excited when we moved to Utah and got plenty of snow every year. I've never grown tired of the beauty of the first snow each year. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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  6. I can't imagine what it must be like to see snow for the first time. Wow, what fun you're having!

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  7. I never had a snow experience and I'd definitely do what your son did:D. My world entry is here

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  8. Whoa! So much of snow Swarna! It must have been a thrilling experience.

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  9. Warm greetings from Mexico... I just like appreciating snow at a distance these days!!

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  10. I just don't think of snow in India, but I can see you have it now! Looks like your son had fun.

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  11. Getting snow when not expected is such a treasure, and in such quantities! Great post.

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  12. Must be great to enjoy snow the first time, and that looks like lots of it, your boy is really enjoying the experience. We hardly ever get to see snow close at hand either.

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  13. Hi,
    Looks Great!!! I and my wife are planning a trip to Manali in June. How is Manali as such, good places to see, crowd? Would there any snow left for us to see at tht time of the year?

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  14. Nice blog!! very interesting.but i don´t want to prove this bed,very cold.I prefer a warm and smooth blanket because i love to feel comfortable in my bed, that is why is very important the quality of the blanket all the time. I always chose the better ones when by husband buy viagra and decided to pass a great time with me.

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  16. India is the perfect tourist destination when it comes to visiting one of its many picturesque hill stations. Famous hill stations in India like Srinagar, Gulmarg and Sonmarg in Jammu & Kashmir, Shimla and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Mussoorie, Nainital and Kausani in Uttarakhand, Mount Abu in Rajasthan, Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong in East of India, and Munnar, Ooty and Kodaikanal in South of India are amongst the loveliest hill stations frequently visited by tourists for activities like relaxing, trekking and spending quality time with the family and friends. Manali sightseeing

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