Snowfall affects life in Dolakha

CHARIKOT, Dec 29: The high regions of Dolkha have received the first snowfall of the year. The tourist spot Kalinchowk, Kuribazaar, Kharidhunga, Jiribazaar, Sailungdanda, Chyordung and other parts have experienced heavy snowfall. As a result, the increasing cold has affected daily life in the region. 

The affected also include the earthquake survivors who are still living in temporary shelters, awaiting reconstruction of their fallen homes. 

On a positive side, the snowfall has attracted a large number of domestic tourists, especially from Kathmandu valley. “Majority of the hotels here are packed with tourists in Kalinchowk and Kuri bazaar,” said hotel association, Dolakha President Santosh Pathak. 

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