Top 6 winter treks in Indian Himalayas
If you are planning to walk on snow while complete any trek in Himalayas then we are here with some best Himalayan winter treks which can give you breath taking view of White Himalayas. The snow is not thick enough to prevent trekking, but the all-white landscape is perfect for a winter trek.
Get time from your busy schedule for the second half of December or the first part of January to join our winter treks, though some like Kedarkantha, Brahmatal and more.
Here are the Top 6 Winter Treks in India
Kedarkantha Winter Trek
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Altitude: 12500 feet
Kedarkantha turns to a wonderland in December. Trek is more popular one because most of the trekkers prefer to visit in winters because of the beauty of this trail. Above picture can tell you about the snow during the trek. Campsites during the winter look more beautiful because the combination of green and white. Every campsite is a wonderful and surrounded with giant Pine trees, you will see the 360° view of mountain ranges. While pitching tent you need to do little efforts to remove snow first and then you can pitch the tent. The memories of the trek will always remain in your memories because most of the photographers capture winter in Kedarkantha. The trail is easy for beginners, which makes it a perfect winter trek.
Brahmatal Trek
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Altitude: 12250 feet
Himalaya face heavy snow during winter but few treks can be done in January and February. Brahmatal is one of the rare exceptions. Even with good dollops of snow, the trail winds through waist high snow, climbing steadily to Brahmatal, a large tarn in a crater-like depression on top of a mountain. But it is not the lake you make the trek for. It is for the lovely setting along the trek — jungles with carpets of snow beneath the leaves, meadows with undulating snow cover all around and, of course, the terrific mountain views. Very few winter treks give such commanding views of snow clad mountains as does the Brahmatal trek. Brahmatal is a fairly new winter trek in India — but it has already begun to give our other treks a run for their money!
Kuari Pass Trek
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Altitude: 12516 feet
Kuari Pass has always been a popular trek in India. It is only now trekkers are discovering how good a snow trek it can be. There are thick forests on treks, and then there are snow lined forests on the Kuari Pass trek. With sunlight falling at an angle, the whole forest wakes up to a terrific dance of light and shade. Stepping out of the forests, trekkers get into the snow covered meadows — with big mountains towering over them. Not only are these big mountains, they are the biggest mountains of India. The biggest bonus? The Kuari Pass trek takes you close to Mt Nanda Devi, the tallest mountain in India. You not only see Nanda Devi, you see the entire south west flank of the mountain, which is perhaps one of the rarest full flank view that you see of any mountain in the world.
Deoriatal & Chandrashila Trek
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 5 Days
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Altitude: 12083 feet
Snow touch Chopta in the month of December. Chopta is one of the prettiest site in Uttarakhand. The Deoriatal & Chandrashila trek in Uttarakhand is short and easy for every one. At Deoriatal, you can see semi frozen lake and near to lake, you can see the white valley of western Himalayas. Suddenly your eyeballs feel some spark because the view is amazing and breath taking. During winters, when sunlight touches snow covered Himalayas it appears golden, so you can experience this view from the top of Chandrashila peak but start trek little early. You will see some giant mountains peaks from the top including Nanda Devi, India’s tallest mountain. Though the full view of Mt Chaukhamba is what will stagger you the most.
Har Ki Dun
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 7 Days
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Altitude: 11700 feet
The Har Ki Dun winter trek is another trek apark from Kedarkantha Trek starts from Sankri Village. Trek is little difficult to do in winter or during snow but over the part two years this trek is getting lot of traffic and it is increasing every year. Trail is truly mesmerizing and pass though valley that connects ancient Himachali villages. The architecture of the villages, apart from being fascinating, is rarely seen. At Har-Ki-Dun with civilization behind you, majestic snow peaks rise on either side of the valley. At the end of the valley it is like you have arrived at an amphitheater of the gods. Walking through this snow laden paradise is a scene straight out of a fairy tale.
Dayara Bugyal
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Altitude: 12500 feet
When trekkers discuss about the best winter treks in India – Dayara Bugyal is one of the choice for trek during winter. Now imagine the white blanket of snow covered meadow of Dayara Bugyal. Even before you get to the meadows, the snow covered clearings and forests of the trek make the trek a delight. The government is pushing it to be an alternative ski slope to Auli in India. Before it becomes one, head to it. The joys of the trek are there to be taken without another soul around.
For all winter treks you will need 5 layers of warm clothes. Thermals, two light sweaters, a fleece jacket and a warm padded jacket. Don’t forget a pair of water proof gloves and a balaclava.
