An avalanche hit Khangsar village in Gondhala valley, Lahaul-Spiti district.

Archers prepare to participate in a competition during the 'Snow Festival', at Khangsar village in Todi valley of Lahual-Spiti.

Women traditionally welcome Anil Khachi, Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh during the snow festival, at Khangsar village in Lahaul-Spiti.

Tribal women dressed in their traditional attire perform folk dances during the Snow Festival at Spiti Valley in Lahaul- Spiti district.

Tribal women dressed in their traditional attire perform folk dances during the Snow Festival at Spiti Valley in Lahaul- Spiti district.

Locals perform a dance during the ongoing snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

The snow festival has provided locals with a platform to showcase their unique culture to the rest of the country

Various animal sculptures made of snow are on display at the snow festival

Apart from cultural performances, sports and games like archery and tug-of-war have been organised as part of the snow festival

Locals in Lahaul -Spiti partake in a dance performance

A performer entertains the audience during the ongoing snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

Participants enjoy themselves during a cultural event at the ongoing snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

The snow festival has provided locals with a platform to showcase their unique culture to the rest of the country

Locals and tourists attend a snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

Tribal community women perform during the ongoing snow festival at Gondhla village in Lahaul-Spiti.

Tourists stand on frozen Kholudu Lake, at Jobrang in Lahaul-Spiti.

Cars covered in snow after the town received fresh snowfall, at Keylong in Lahaul Spiti.

People remove snow from a bridge after the town received fresh snowfall, at Keylong in Lahaul Spiti.

Tourists visit the Atal Tunnel after fresh snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti.