Darjeeling in India is enjoying a rare snow-coated winter season, which has seen wide-eyed tourists flock to the area in droves.
In a sign that every country has a secret silver-lining, there is snowfall for over six hours reported in the Tiger Hill, Darjeeling and Kurseong regions.
One pair of domestic tourists described the experience as "beyond our imagination".
Honeymooner Pulak Bera told IANS: "I did not expect snowfall in Darjeeling this year. I am enjoying every moment.
"It is beyond our imagination. We will remember this experience forever."
But the high-interest from tourists looks much needed, with the Tea Research Association stating that they expect the tea yield to fall by 15 per cent as a result.
S Seal, a senior planter from Terai region, told the Economic Times: "The first flush yield this year may come down significantly."
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