Bountiful and 'snowful', winter reclaims its glory in Kashmir

There are inherent hardships like road closures, erratic power supply, running noses and chilblains -- the painful inflammation in skin due to repeated exposure to cold -- that come as a package with a heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley. But, for those who understand the logistics of living in the valley, these are temporary troubles, immensely compensated by what is commonly called the "harsh winter".