Shimla Winter Carnival to light up holiday season every year

The Shimla Winter Carnival is poised to become a permanent feature of the town's festive calendar, with the state government granting approval for the event to be organised annually from December 24 to January 1. The decision, formalised through a notification issued by Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, has been widely welcomed by tourists, residents and the tourism and hospitality sector.