Overview
Imagine yourself lying amidst the blue snow capped mountains, on the thick blanket of white snow all around. Isn’t it exciting?
Of Course a lot. There is nothing that can resist the serenity of nature and beauty of still standing mountains. The nature harboured by them is just impeccable.
This article will inform you about the best snow treks in India along with the best time to visit so that more than just imagining, you can enjoy and click pictures of yours with that big white snowman and witness the beautiful yellow rays reflecting back off the white layers of snow giving a whole different kind of view and heavenly warmth.
Kauri pass trek
The Kuari Pass trek will let you witness the surreal skyline view of majestic mountain peaks at the altitude of 12,516 ft amidst the snow. Visit this easy to moderately difficult trek passing through dense coniferous forests of oaks, birch etc. and encounter the surreal view of the Nanda Devi, the second highest peak of India. The commendable appearance of various species of flora and fauna, the beauty of the trail, the panoramic view, beautifully sprinting rivers- Bhagirathi and Alaknanda all together makes it one of the best snow treks in India.
The best time to encounter the maximum amount of snow is to visit in early November. The landscape is all white with the mighty mountains.
Chadar trek
The Chadar trek is also known as the Zanskar George Trek as the trail goes over the frozen Zanskar river. Located in the Ladakh region, it is one of the most difficult and extreme treks in the world. This trek is often opted by the great trek enthusiasts. The one way trek trail is about 105 kms along with the steppes of mountains, numerous difficulties and obviously the temperature which is often below zero. Reaching the maximum altitude of 11,123ft one can experience the temperature as low as -15° C.
The best time to do the trek is said to be January- February when the landscape is white all around barely any point left uncovered with snow. This magic land is no less than wonders. The frozen Zanskar river is a big add on to the beauty of the trek along with the frozen waterfalls.
Har ki Dun trek
In the mystic mountains of Uttarakhand, at the altitude of 12,000 ft above sea level, Har ki dun is one of the best places to witness the snow. The beautifully panoramic view of valleys, forests, rivers, streams, mountain peaks and grasslands will beautify your soul and calm your mind.
Experience visiting one of the ancient trek routes and some of the ancient villages built around 2000 years back catering a very few number of families with very minimal population. Learn about their cuisines, culture and lifestyle. If you want to enjoy snow during the winter trek here is the best option. The trail is thickly covered with snow throughout.
Goechala trek
The high mountain pass of Sikkim is less than the magical place we often imagine. The surreal view of rugged white, snow covered mountains changing colours with the sunrise will definitely make your heart melt away. This panoramic beauty of the Goechala is just unmatchable. Attaining the maximum altitude of 16,207 ft one might come across difficulties of the path which all seems worth it at the glance of the beauty from the top.
This beautiful trek along the Kanchendzonga national park gives the most closed view of mighty Kanchenjunga peak. This is one out of the world experience trekking amidst the highest peaks of Himalayas in the freezing temperatures.
Stok kangri trek
This is the one among the highest trekkable peaks of the world. At an elevation of 20,180 ft in the mystic mountains of ladakh Stok kangri is one of the major trekking peaks.
This one trek is obviously difficult, making one trek 6-7 hours on the glaciers at night under the sparkling starry sky when the temperature might be as low as -5° C.
This is a long 9 day and 8 nights trek on a snow laden path takes you across some of the most challenging trekking experiences.
Apart from the number of difficulties this trek throws, the surreal beauty of the still standing glacius mountain peaks and the beautiful white landscape is also a prominent part. The eagle eyed view one enjoys from the top is just impeccable. It is one thing worth all the difficulties one faces during the trek.