Uploaded On :Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:42:27 +0530

Tags : dec, 4

Description :Himachal Pradesh: Asia’s only and oldest natural ice skating rink in Shimla kick-started its winter season on 3rd December with successful trial runs, marking what officials call a hopeful beginning despite global warming reducing the number of skating sessions each year. The 105-year-old open-air rink witnessed enthusiastic tourists taking to the ice as the first layer formed earlier than last year due to favourable weather conditions.