Click image to zoom

Heavy Snowfall Breaks 40-Day Dry Spell As ‘Chillai Kalan’ Begins In Kashmir

People take shelter in a makeshift shop during heavy snowfall in Sonmarg, a tourist destination in Ganderbal district, about 90 kilometers northeast of Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on December 21, 2025. Heavy snowfall ends a 40-day dry spell as Chillai Kalan, the harshest winter period marked by extreme cold and frequent snowfall, begins in the region. (Photo by Muzamil Mattoo/NurPhoto)

Photo Details

Photo ID	#13119990
Date Taken	21 December 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Muzamil Mattoo/NurPhoto
Category	Weather
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Muzamil Mattoo/NurPhoto

Related Keywords

Sonmarg makeshift shop heavy snowfall tourist destination Ganderbal district Srinagar Indian-administered Kashmir Dec. 21 2025 40-day dry spell Chillai Kalan harsh winter extreme cold frequent snowfall Muzamil Mattoo NurPhoto northeast shelter winter period snow tourism weather climate December 2025 Kashmir Valley Indian-administered natural event seasonal change cold weather snowstorm regional weather.

License This Photo

Digital Basic Editorial use on digital platforms only (websites, social media). Single use, up to 1 million monthly UVs. Worldwide distribution. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€35.00

Editorial Print & Digital For editorial use in print and digital publications such as newspapers, magazines, and textbooks. Single use, up to 10,000 copies or 1 million UVs. Worldwide distribution. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€99.00

Broadcast (TV & Digital) For editorial use in TV production or streaming platforms. Single use, all media rights excluding theatrical, with worldwide distribution in perpetuity. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€399.00

Total Price

€35.00

Secure checkout

Need a custom license?

Contact Sales