During the New Year, which brings kindness and fairy-tale emotions to people’s hearts, nature, too, is generously sharing its most delicate gifts. While the snow that recently blanketed the entire country in white filled us all with joy and delight, the true essence of winter has taken on an even more captivating and mysterious character in the distant mountains.

It is no coincidence that recent snowfall reports from the Maydanak Mountains in Qamashi district, Kashkadarya region, have drawn widespread public attention. Images showing snow depths reaching two to three meters in some areas inspire anyone, at least once, to set out toward the mountains. These scenes did not leave us indifferent either.

“I have been working at the Maydanak Observatory for nearly 30 years”, says Alisher Roziqulov, Chief Specialist of the Maydanak Tourist Center. “This year, the early and abundant snowfall has created ideal conditions for winter visitors. Snow depths of up to 1.5 meters in some areas and up to 3 meters in low-lying areas are attracting more tourists. Continued snowfall is expected to boost visitor numbers, especially during the winter season, supporting local tourism growth”.

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Ulmas Barotov, photos by Jamshid Norqobilov, UzA