Images: Shangla valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blanketed in snow

Upper parts of the district Shangla of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received a heaviest snowfall of the decade as its almost area covered in snow blanket and presenting a mesmerising view and attracts tourists but the blockade of major and links roads is hampering travel in the district.
Upper parts including tourists destinations; Shangla top, Ajmir, Yakhtangay, Kandaw, Pir Sar, Jaba Lilonai and other areas received 5-6 feet of snow and plain areas about a feet.
The administration has asked the local people to avoid unnecessary travel and use of snowchain for vehicle’s tyres.

A view of a mini jeep parked along Bisham-Swat road at Basi covered with snow. Photo by Ali Bash Khan

Local vendor at Chakat Shangla wrote Pakistan with oranges to attract customers. Photo by Author

A mesmerising view of a suspension bridge of Banjar Shangla after snowfall. Photo by Author

An eye catching view of Banjar Shangla after heaviest snowfall. Photo by Author

Local youth in Karora Shangla have made statue from snow. Photo by Author

Children throws snowballs at each others at Ranyal Shangla. Photo by Author.

A three wheeler parked on an house roof at Banjar after snowfall in the area. Photo by Author

A man carry goods while climbing upwards to his house in snow at Chakat area of Shangla