Winter is here and so is the holiday season. It is that time of the year. Professionals, students, workers all are home. A vacation plan is natural. Winter is the favourite season of many. A large number of Indians crave for the snow as it falls in very limited parts of the country. It’s a cherished dream by many to see the snowfall, play in the snow, make snowman and have a snowball fight with friends. Are you planning a vacation? Looking for some place where it snows? Here’s a list of 10 places in India with snowfall.
Manali:
A lot of movies and shows have already done a good amount of publicity of this place. Especially Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor starrer Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Manali is a beautiful sight covered in snow. You will love a friend’s trip here
Dhanaulti in Himachal Pradesh:
This is a lesser known hill station situated in the Tehri District of Himachal Pradesh in the Garhwal Himalayas. You will see deodar and oak forests all around you. It’s a beautiful view!
Almora in Uttarakhand:
Want to see the white caps of Himalayas reflect the golden sunrays? Visit Almora. This cantonment town will give you one of the best views of the Himalayan peaks. There is a 200 year old shopping bazar too.
Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir:
The maximum temperature is 10 degrees and minimum temperature can go as low as -8 degrees. That cold! It’s a heavenly place. Gulmarg is famous for snow adventures like skiing and cable car rides.
Lambasingi in Andhra Pradesh:
This might come as a surprise to many. Andhra Pradesh is not really seen as a region of snowfall. The snowfall in Lambasingi also doesn’t happen every year. But it is cold and the coffee plantations are a beautiful sight.
Darjeeling in Bengal:
This place is Bengal’s very own Manali. Known for its tea brand worldwide, Darjeeling has a beautiful cloudy atmosphere with fun toy train rides. You can still see the remains of the British architecture. Plus, you will get to eat the world famous Bengali sweet.
Auli in Uttarakhand:
Want to enjoy skiing with beautiful sceneries? Auli is a one stop destination. The Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat form a beautiful backdrop. It is surrounded by coniferous trees and apple orchards.
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh:
Arunachal Pradesh is Indian land of rising sun! Tawang is the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso. There are Buddha statues, beautiful monasteries around the town.
Nainital in Uttarakhand:
Nainital is very crowded place this time of the year. Make sure you pre-book everything. It’s a great place for shopping and strawberries are the best!
Munsiyari in Uttarakhand:
Munsiyari is called as Little Kashmir of Uttarakhand. It’s great spot for trekking. The Panchchuli peaks, Namik Glacier have superior scenic beauty.
So, this is the list of 10 places in India with snowfall. How many of these have you visited? Which one are you planning to visit this holiday? Tell us about your plans and experiences in the comment section.
