Best Snow Treks in India
Brahmatal Trek
Brahmatal with its spellbounding view of the most celebrated peaks like Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti is a lake that is nestled at the top of the summit. You can see the entire trail of the infamous Roopkund trek from the ridge as you make your way towards the lake. The Himalayan view lined up as a bird’s point of view looks incredible mixed with the treat of snow-covered fields. You will even see the beautiful forest of pine and oak trees weighted by snow in the winters. If you want to experience snow and a pretty view with a lake to look forward to then go on for a Brahmatal snow trek in winter months.
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Region: Raithal, Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Kuari Pass Trek
Kuari Pass is one such trek that you need to do if you want to experience the prettiest of snow irrespective of you being a professional trekker or just a budding beginner. Not just for the snow, but for being close to India’s mightiests mountains like Mt Nanda Devi and Mt Dronagiri. Both of the mountain peaks touch the skyline with its daunting height above 23,000 ft. You can get a clear-cut view from the Kuari Pass trek basked in the snow. In winter the added bonus of mystic forest covered in snow gives you out of the fantasy land experience. The trees and its leaves covered with the pretty snowflakes are enough of a reason to do Kuari Pass Trek.
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Region: Tapoban, Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
Ali Bedni Bugyal is an offbeat trek where you will hardly find any crowd of backpackers flocking the trail. This gives you a perfect opportunity to trek in an isolated environment and just enjoy your trek. Also, it offers a similar experience as Brahmatal lake trek minus the lake. You can get the view of Mt Nanda Ghunti and Mt Trishul on Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. It is a perfect trip to plan a get-away from the crowd with some of the amazing views of the mountains covered in snow.
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Region: Lohajung, Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Kedarkantha Trek
When it comes to best winter treks, Kedarkantha does not need any introduction due to its rising popularity. The naturally picture-perfectly placed campsites, Gay hunks gather in public cafe sex the beautiful lake, divine forests Kedarkantha have it all. To add up the list of reasons to go, Kedarkantha is a summit climb trek which means breathtaking views of the Himalayas and a sense of accomplishment. Kedarkantha is known to be one of the best winter trekking experiences as you step into the snow with your spike hike boots. The majestic forest trail is equally fun and adventurous. You only come across such wholesome trekking trails once in a while.
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Region: Gaichawan Gaon, Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Deoriatal-Chandrashila Trek
Deoriatal Chandrashila trek is yet another one of the best winter treks to experience fresh snow. The trail features charming forest with its vibrant flowering plants and a climb up to the world’s highest Shiva Temple of Tungnath. The holy atmosphere of the temple is peaceful and gives you a 360-degree view from the top. Compared to the efforts you put in, the reward is much more with its summit climb and the magnificent peaks of the Himalayas. The summit of Nanda Devi Mountain looks deceptively close in the misty surrounding of the trek.
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Region: Sari, Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Sandakphu Trek
Sandakphu trek shares its border with Nepal and goes in and out of the country. If you want to have some international vibe along with the pretty snow views then choose Sandakphu. Not to forget, The trail of Sandakphu brings you close to the world’s third highest mountain of Mt Kanchenjunga. The dark misty forest looks enchanting to walk through. The sunrise and sunset amidst the Kanchenjunga range looks ethereal. Even though the snow stretches are limited to a few parts on the trail and snow-capped mountains, the wide range of culture you get to experience is worth going for Sandakphu trek. You even get to stay at tea house and on the other hand few campsites are made by pitching your own tent, so that you get the taste of both the world on treks
Difficulty: Moderate
Region: Jaubhari, West Bengal
Duration: 7 Days