Northern part of Gorkha witnesses snowfall in first week of October
Summary
The northern part of Gorkha experienced rare autumn snowfall impacting local farming and delighting tourists as the expedition season for Mt Manaslu begins.
Key Points
- The northern belt of Gorkha district witnessed rare autumn snowfall on October 6 in Samdo area.
- The snowfall was heavier than usual winter snowfall but did not significantly damage crops.
- Snow began melting by Tuesday afternoon with moderate sunlight.
- Tourism in the area is positively impacted as the expedition season to Mt Manaslu starts.
