New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Manali, a highly popular town in Himachal Pradesh, witnesses huge footfall during the winter season as tourists look forward to enjoying the snowfall with breathtaking views. However, a video is gaining significant attention on the internet, raising awareness about the "snow scam" in the city.

On Instagram, a tourist has shared a video claiming that local guides in the town were scamming visitors by offering them a tiny, artificially gathered patch of snow even when there was no natural snowfall in the surrounding area.

The viral clip shows several tourists trying to ski on the tiny strip of snow, while the rest of the place appears dry and rocky. It was shared by a person named Atul Chauhan along with the caption,...