Incessant snowfall has turned Khaptad into a picture-perfect winter wonderland.

Hills blanketed in white and jungles adorned by niveous trees have attracted tourists from all over, who have been flocking to the area in hordes to get an experience of their own.

Last month, Khaptad had received just seven tourists. But with the temperatures rising, and the weather becoming more suitable for travel, the number has increased significantly, says Byapak Rawal, a scout with the Khaptad National Park.

While the temperature drops as low as -5 degrees at midnight, it’s much warmer compared to last month when nights were as cold as -10 degrees.

“As the weather is becoming more suitable for travellers, people have been coming from all over, including Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Parbat, Rupandehi, and Hetauda among other places, to play with snow here,” Rawal added.