New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- Several locations across Jammu and Kashmir marked the beginning of Chillai Kalan - the 40-day period of severe winter cold - with the first snowfall of the season on Sunday. This downpour in Kashmir ended the prolonged dry spell and opened doors for a lucrative winter season for an economy primarily driven by tourism sector.

Let's learn about the top 4 places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir that received fresh snowfall. Tourists in Gulmarg, Anantnag, Kishtwar and Sonamarg celebrated the wet spell while the capital city Srinagar recorded its warmest night this winter on 21 December.

The Chillai Kalan period will end on January 31 and will be followed by 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and 'Chillai-Bacha' (baby cold). Lan...