Srinagar, Oct. 15 -- A light spell of snowfall in Gulmarg has brought cheer to tourists and raised hopes for a promising winter tourism season in Kashmir. The Affarwat slopes, home to the Gulmarg Gondola, offered visitors a glimpse of the Valley's winter beauty on Tuesday. The early snowfall is welcome news for the tourism sector, which depends heavily on winter activities to attract visitors during the colder months. However, the excitement must be accompanied by careful planning. Gulmarg has recorded low snowfall in recent years, affecting winter sports and other snow-dependent activities. This has highlighted the vulnerability of winter tourism to changing weather patterns. A few spells of snowfall may raise expectations, but they cann...