Shimla, Jan. 23 -- Tourists have begun arriving in large numbers in Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla following the season's first heavy snowfall, which continues intermittently in the region.

Visitors who had reached the hill town over the past few days, closely tracking weather forecasts, waited patiently for snowfall and are now celebrating and enjoying the fresh blanket of snow.

The first snowfall of the winter season has turned Shimla into a major attraction, sparking visible excitement among tourists from across the country.

Sharing his experience with ANI amid the snow-covered hill town, Sanjay Kumar, a tourist from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, said he and his family waited nearly a week to witness snowfall.

"It feels very good...