Hills near the popular tourist destinations of Shimla and Manali on Thursday saw light snowfall — the season’s first spell, a weather official said here, triggering a rush of tourists.

Tourist spots near Shimla, such as honeymooners’ paradise Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda experienced snowfall but the flakes melted within few hours.

The hills near Manali like Kothi and Marhi also have experienced snowfall, an official of the Met Office said.

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