Shimla, Jan. 10 -- The century-old natural ice-skating rink in Shimla is seeing renewed enthusiasm this winter, with skaters and club members hopeful of a longer, better season due to favourable dry weather. So far, 24 ice skating sessions have been successfully conducted at the historic rink, and organisers expect the number to surpass last year's total.

Located in the heart of the state capital, the Shimla Ice Skating Rink is one of the few places in the country that offers natural ice skating, making it a unique winter attraction for locals and tourists alike. Last year, only 35 sessions could be organised due to unpredictable weather. This season, however, expectations are higher.

Sharing his experience, Harshit Lal, a local skater,...