Snowfall in India is a magical experience that you can not afford to miss. There are many high-altitude places in India which receives a very beautiful snowfall which will make you feel like you have come to a fairyland.
Best places to see snowfall in India are here: –
1. Jammu & Kashmir
2. Ladakh
Earlier part of J & K, snowfall in Ladakh is like a dreamland for all adventure and snow lovers. Snowfall in Leh is a sight you should experience atleast once in a lifetime. Roadways are often closed due to snowfall during winters so, be updated for your trip. Take your time to get acclimatize with such height. Experience trekking on frozen lakes of Ladakh, serene landscape that you cannot find anywhere in the world, majestic hills, frozen waterfalls. Ladakh in winters is for adventurers and it is dangerous at the same time so, travel with care.
3. Himachal Pradesh
Another famous Indian state that is paradise for experiencing snowfall. Snowfall in Himachal is famous worldwide for wonderful and serene experiences. You can do skiing, paragliding, trekking through snowy path and incredible landscape. Himachal is one of the best places in India for snowfall that you could easily visit and experience it yourself.
4. Uttarakhand
Land of the Gods in winters receives beautiful snowfall in many regions. Auli, Chopta, Mussoorie are some of the best places where you could experience best snowfall in Uttarakhand. Kedarkantha an incredible trekking destination that many dream of is also covered in snow during winters.
5. Sikkim
Snowfall in Sikkim is less popular yet equally beautiful. If you want to explore live snowfall in India which are less crowded, visit Gangtok and Tsomgo lake are one of the best Sikkim snowfall places. Panoramic view of Nathula pass will give you an unreal feeling. Dip into the hot springs of Yumthang Valley – Valley of Flower. Snow trekking in Lachung will give you the taste of picturesque village culture of this part of this majestic country. Best time to visit Sikkim for snowfall is from December to March.
6. Arunachal Pradesh
Snowfall in Arunachal is a unique and less explored experience, infact the beauty of Arunachal is unmatched and during winters it just becomes even more stunning. Tawang, Sela Pass, Bomdila are some of the best snowfall places in India that you should add in your winter travel places. And yes, do not miss the “Forbidden Valley – Mechuka,” it receives light snowfall yet its beauty is unmatchable.
Snowfall in northeast is very less explored, infact the beauty of whole northeast is unmatchable throughout the world. Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh – only place in south India which receives snowfall is also very amazing. Kashmir and Ladakh receives maximum snowfall in India, all of these places are incredibly beautiful. So, you can choose any of these locations all are uniquely beautiful.
Until next time Keep travelling and take care of Nature.