Winter season in India is known to be the breath-taking scenery of the mountains and the frozen lakes. It doesn't matter if you are not a winter lover but love it if you see a hill full of snow, then you surely can't resist visiting the hills or any other places during the Winter season. Here are some of the 10 Winter destinations that will blow your mind. Come, let’s discuss this in more detail.
1. Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
Popularly known as Meadow of Flowers the climate in Gulmarg becomes perfect for snow games in the winter season hence attracting many adventurers from all parts of the world. The skiing slopes here make it directly connected to the most beautiful skiing slopes, the Gulmarg Gondola is one of the highest cable cars in the world. Flanked with pine trees and snow-covered lakes, this place looks right out of a fairy tale.
Best Time to Visit: December to February
Top Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, story lift and cable car ride
2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Located amongst the snow-capped Himalayas Manali is a winter lover’s paradise. Solang Valley is well known for winter sports and skiing, on the other hand, Old Manali is known for cafes, silence, and beauty. From adventurous paragliding to soul-refreshing hot springs at Vashisht, this place has everything to offer.
Best Time to Visit: November to February
Top Activities: Activities include snow trekking, paragliding, and the local markets.
3. Auli, Uttarakhand
Famous as the skiing destination of India, Auli’s Virgin Downhill presents breathtaking sights of the snowy boundaries of Nanda Devi. It is one suitable for novices and the most challenging for professional tramps; all in all, it is an iconic Winter destination for adventure seekers. The ropeway ride here is an apparition in itself, however, offering spectacular views.
Best Time to Visit: December to March
Top Activities: Skiing, trekking and cable car riding
4. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla – the perfect winter retreat, draws one with its old-world charm, with snow-blanketing roads and houses. The Mall Road famous Ridge and nearby picturesque tourist spot Kufri make this the favorite destination for families and honeymoon couples.
Best Time to Visit: December to February
Top Activities: Ice skating, heritage walk, visiting Kufri
5. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Enjoy the warm climate of Jaipur and avoid the winter season completely. Regarded as the Pink City, a wealth of history is instantly recognizable within the area that boasts sights such as Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. Indomitable bazaars are a hub of activity and shoppers can find specialized products in handcrafted arts.
Best Time to Visit: November to February
Top Activities: Hot air balloon rides, going through forts, shopping
6. Goa
Goa is, however, most vivacious during the winter when people throng the beaches and the nightlife. Be it beach bonhomie, beach volleys, sun and sand regression, or sunsets and celebrations such as the Sunburn festival, Goa is an excellent place for recreation. There are many skiing destinations in India, which will mesmerize you.
Best Time to Visit: November to February
Top Activities: Island jumping, town cruising, partying
7. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
The Yoga Capital of the World, Rishikesh is a beautiful nature destination beside a river with some thrilling experiences. Winter makes it more beautiful with clear skies, the best time to move around to discover the magnificent Ghats and Ashrams, or even to enjoy the rush of water rafting through the gushing white waters of the Ravi.
Best Time to Visit: October to February
Top Activities: Rafting, Yoga, Yatra for Ganga Aarti
8. Udaipur, Rajasthan
Famously called the City of Lakes, Udaipur looks like a kingdom and is especially beautiful in winter. Being located near Lake Pichola, lux City Palace, and the beautiful, steep Aravalli Hills, it could become a couples and culture paradise.
Best Time to Visit: November to February
Top Activities: rowing on the money boat, historical and ethnographic excursion, folk song and dance
9. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang is a beautiful unexplored place in Arunachal Pradesh, the northeast state of the country, and a paradise for winter sports lovers. One of the most famous monasteries in India, although located in Arunachal Pradesh with the impressive Tawang Monastery, it provides a unique feeling from a spiritual and geographical point of view. The view of snow-clad mountains is visible from Sela Pass.
Best Time to Visit: November to February
Top Activities: Trekking, visit to monasteries and Sela Pass
10. Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling in western part of Bengal is celebrated for its majestic tea gardens, pleasant climate and the panoramic luxury of Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. It is therefore a natural paradise for the lovers of nature and any type of adventurer.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway or simply Toy Train transports one through the turning tunnel of time hence, it is a world heritage site. To experience the beauty of the rising sun a trip to Tiger Hill is a must, when the peaks of the mountains have a snowy cape.
This town has absolutely lovely and active markets, monasteries, and a generally tranquil aura that goes with the throwback appeal.
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