Paradise on earth: Stunning pictures of snowfall in Srinagar, Kashmir Valley

Blessed with incredible beauty, Jammu and Kashmir is rightly called the 'Paradise on Earth. The erstwhile state of J&K has been receiving snowfall since the onset of winters that has turned it into a winter wonderland. Here are some stunning photos of fresh snowfall in Srinagar, Kashmir Valley and other parts of J&K. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani). 

Srinagar city has witnessed heavy snowfall for the past few days. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

The snow clearance operations have been ongoing, the snowfall has blocked inter-district routes as well as major roads linking tehsil headquarters to district headquarters. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

While the administration has ensured that most of the essential services were least affected, the heavy snowfall has resulted in the snapping of electricity in many areas across the Valley. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

The MeT office has predicted light rain/snowfall at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hrs. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

The minimum temperature has improved in most places in the Valley due to the snowfall but still stayed below the freezing point. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

Srinagar city -- the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir -- recorded a low of minus 0.9 degrees Celsius. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

(Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

(Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

Tourists flock to Srinagar in large numbers to witness fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

Stunning pictures of today's fresh snowfall in Srinagar. (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani) 

Stunning pictures of today's fresh snowfall in Srinagar/ (Photos by Irfan Manzoor & Ashraf Wani)