Dharamshala, Jan. 24 -- Dharamshala turned breathtakingly white after receiving heavy snowfall on Friday, with vehicles and houses covered in a thick blanket of snow.

Tourists and residents showcased excitement over the picturesque scene, bundling up to enjoy the cold.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dharamshala recorded a minimum temperature of 5.2degC, while Manali recorded a maximum temperature of 9.8degC and a minimum of -0.4degC.

A tourist from Chandigarh expressed delight over the snowfall in Dharamshala and emphasised the need to prepare for extreme cold for people travelling to the area, saying, "We are enjoying it right now...bring everything you can, such as shoes and all; it is only going to come in h...