Experience in the snowfall is just a sense of refreshment that is unparalleled by anything else. If experiencing thing snowfall is one of the things on your bucket list, then it would be a brilliant time to experience it this winter in India. In this article, we are going to discuss the top 5 places to witness snowfall this winter in India.
- Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg is located in the Pir Panjal range in the western Himalayas. This place looks stunning in winter and the temperature can go as low as even though -8 degrees Celsius in December. This place is considered one of the best places to witness snowfall in India. Apart from the stunning views and snow, this place also has the longest and highest cable car project. Even Bollywood celebrities and influencers also choose to visit Gulmarg for their vacation in winter as it has such stunning views.
- Mussoorie in Uttarakhand
Mussoorie in Uttarakhand is also popularly known as the Queen of the hills. This place is considered a snow Paradise by many people during winter in India. This place is home to the famous Kempty Falls, bustling Mall Road, and company garden. The snow-capped mountains and pine trees adorned with snowflakes are no less when compared to any International winter destination. You can find many hotels where you can stay in Mussoorie. Stay in a cozy hotel and have a beautiful glimpse of the fresh white snow from out of your window with a coffee cup in your hand.
- Yumthang in Sikkim
Yumthang in Sikkim is yet another famous and beautiful destination to catch snowfall this year in India. This city has snowfall almost all throughout the year and is also popularly called the valley of flowers as this place has Shongbad Rhododendron Sanctuary. This sanctuary showcases 24 species of the Sikkim National flower, the Rhododendron. You’ll get to witness beautiful scenery like nowhere with frozen lakes, hot springs, yaks grazing, and rolling meadows that are surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. As this place is so close to nature, the climatic conditions are also so harsh with minus temperature during winters. So, always pack heavy woolen clothes on your trip to Yumthang, Sikkim.
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali is one of the most popular and favorite tourist hill stations in India. Manali is covered with snow during the winter season with icy winds, light rains, and heavy snowfalls the snow kept mountains and pine trees looking splendid like you find them nowhere. Enjoy your trip by staying in an igloo and cherish every moment of your trip. Manali also has various accommodation facilities and cozy cafes where you can enjoy the beautiful snowfall with a sip of hot coffee in your hands.
- Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh
You will have one of the most beautiful snowfall experiences you have ever imagined in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The home to one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world. Snowing in Tawang usually starts in November and the temperature can drop to sub-zero levels in this region. Some of the must-visit places when you come to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh are Nuranang falls, serene Madhurai Lake, and the Sela Pass, etc.
