HP: 5-day winter carnival begins in Manali

The five-day winter carnival began at Manali in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Thursday.

An attraction for Indian as well as foreign tourists, the carnival is organized from January 2 to 6 every year.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur flagged off the winter carnival parade from circuit house in Manali after offering prayers at the famous Hidimba Mata Temple.