In Kashmir’s ‘Antarctica’

The Ferozpora water stream in Kashmir may look like a burst of silver sparkling in the balmy sun, but the boulders covered in snow show how far south the mercury drops here in Tangmarg. Yes, underneath this cottony blanket sleep solid rocks. No wonder the landscape looks so dreamy. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

In North Kashmir’s Tangmarg – in the lap of the famous Gulmarg ski-resort – the Ferozpora water stream freezes as it cascades, transforming the Drung waterfall into mammoth icicles of the “Frozen Fall.” (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

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The frozen water and gigantic icicles on mountain cliffs can send any onlooker into a tizzy. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

The sleepy Drung village in Tangmarg wakes up to a white blanket of snow during winter. Tourists thronging the spot are spoilt for choice when looking for the perfect selfie spot. The upper reaches of the area is where you also come across Pandavlary, which is believed to be the ruins of an ancient Padav temple. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

Situated about three-and-a-half kilometers from Tangmarg is a favourite location for tourists, where they can enjoy ATV rides to witness nature at its best in Drung. A return trip to the Frozen Fall from the Tangmarg taxi stand usually costs Rs 1,500-2,000. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

The stream normally remains frozen from December to March. In February, however, when the sun is out, anglers quickly get their rods ready to catch fish – with their eyes on the snow trout. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

Amid the freezing cold, a hot cup of tea comforts the soul: A group of tourists enjoying a steaming cuppa near Drung Frozen Fall. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

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A group of children on an excursion to the Frozen Fall warm their hands by a small fire at a local snack shop near Drung. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

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Drung, locally known as Veshvoke, is emerging as a major tourist destination during the winter months. Foreign tourists soak in the surroundings at Drung. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

A local boy offers a sledge service to tourists at the popular Frozen Fall. (Photo by Nasir Yousufi)

Selfie time! Tourists make sure they take back an album full of memories from the Drung waterfall.(Photo by Nasir Yousufi)