Shimla, Dec. 25 -- The absence of snowfall on the iconic Rohtang Pass has cast a muted shadow over Christmas celebrations in Himachal Pradesh, with tourists travelling nearly 150 kilometres from Manali to Shinkula Pass in search of snow.
While Manali, Shimla, and Dharamshala witnessed bright sunshine, clear skies, and clean mountain air, the much-awaited white cover remained largely elusive at traditional snow points, altering tourist movement patterns this winter.
According to the latest road status issued by Lahaul and Spiti Police, most high-altitude and strategic routes have been closed due to slippery conditions and black ice, rendering them unsafe for vehicular traffic. The Darcha-Sarchu (NH-003) and Gramphoo-Rohtang stretches remai...