What Is Chillia Kalan all about?
Chillai Kalan or Chillia Kalan,
the harshest winter period in
Kashmir is all set to kick off
from December 21.
For the unversed, Chillai Kalan
is a Persian term that means major
cold. The 40-day period brings
lot of hardships for Kashmiris
as the temperature drops considerably
leading to the freezing of water
bodies, including the famous Dal
Lake here During these 40 days,
the chances of snowfall are the
highest and the maximum temperature
drops considerably.
The minimum temperature in Valley
hovers below the freezing point.
Srinagar reaches minus 5.8, Pahalgam
minus 7.4 and Gulmarg minus 5.5
as the minimum temperature on
most of the days.
Drass town of Ladakh reaches minus
19.0, Leh minus 18.0 and Kargil
minus 11.5 as the nights lowest
temperature most of the nights.
Jammu city may go upto 3.2, Katra
4.2, Batote 1.7, Banihal 3.0 and
Bhaderwah minus 1.8 as the minimum
temperature.
While Chillai Kalan will end on
January 31, the cold wave continues
even after that in Kashmir with
a 20-day-long Chillai Khurd (small
cold) and a 10-day-long Chillai-Bachha
(baby cold) Chillai Kalan: 40-Day
Harsh Winter Period
In Kashmir To Kick Off From Dec
21 Chillai Kalan: The 40-day period
brings lot of hardships for Kashmiris
as temperature drops considerably
leading to the freezing of water
bodies, including the famous Dal
Lake here.
During these 40 days, the chances
of snowfall are the highest and
the maximum temperature drops
considerably. Tourists all over
the world are exited to visit
Kashmir during this period to
enjoy the daily snowfall and freezing
Dal Lake.
Activities like Skiing, Snow Skating,
Gondola Ride, Sledging, Snow Biking
and much more...