Witnessing snow first time is just unreal moment and also dream for everyone. And if you want to experience snowy white winter destinations in India where you can get snowfall then what less need in life and also if you want to enjoy the activities like skiing, cable car ride and trekking then winter is the best time to do it.
Surrounded by the Pir Panjal in Western Himalayas, Gulmarg is absolutely stunning in winters. With temperatures dropping to even -8 degrees Celsius in December, it’s one of the best places in India to witness snowfall. You can enjoy skiing and India’s highest and longest cable car project, Gulmarg Gondola.
Manali, undoubtedly one of the most popular hill stations in India and a favorite tourist location. The hilly getaway is covered in a blanket of snow during the winter season. With icy winds, light rains and heavy snowfall, the snow capped mountains and pine trees look splendid. You can enjoy the city, mall road and can do activities like skiing in Solang Valley near Manali.
North Sikkim turns into heaven in Winters. You can find snow most of the parts of North Sikkim at that time. But places like Yumthang and India’s highest lake, Gurudongmar is the best to experience fresh snow. The winters in North Sikkim can be quite harsh, so don’t forget to carry extra warm clothes.
Tonglu is mostly popular for the stopover place during Sandakphu Trek. But it is also beautiful during winter as it gets snowfall mostly in December and January. The view of Mighty Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest mountain peak and the sunrise from Tonglu is one of the beautiful events which you should not be missed during your visit.
Chamoli in Uttarakhand is another precious destination, where you can get fresh snow in winter time. This district receives heavy snowfall and many locations here wrapped in thick blanket of snow. Chamoli is popular location to start famous treks like Brahmatal and roopkund.
Kaza becomes white land during winter. The weather is really very harsh at that time. But if you want to experience some extreme adventure there, you can do winter Spiti road trip also. Spiti in Winter season is also very popular for snow leopard expedition.
Changu lake, baba mandir in East Sikkim is also covered with snow during winter. From Gangtok you can visit this lake and baba mandir within 3 hours. The lake freezes totally and if you are lucky enough, you can experience snowfall also. So if you are in Sikkim during winter, don’t miss Changu Lake and Baba Mandir.
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