Introduction

This is not the favourite season of sluggish trekkers. But it is a golden opportunity for energetic souls and adventure lovers, who are looking for adrenaline in august). Runs with every breath. The difficulty bar increases significantly due to the higher altitude and less temperate. It is a unique wilderness experience that offers breathtaking views of mighty mountain peaks clad in pure, white snow. 

Best Winter Treks in India Trekking Peaks when winter treks offer a calm, expansive snowscape in abundance. Trekkers often lose their senses. Unclassified walking on footprints left in the snow. 

Kuari pass trek 

Kuari Pass is a beautiful place in Uttarakhand. This trek gained popularity around 1900. When some eminent personalities of the British era took this route. Some of the names of British enthusiasts include Eric Shipton, Bill Tillman and the very famous Lord Curzon. It is important to note that the trail of this trek is called Curzon Trail. Rakesh Pant says, “Kuari Pass is one of the most beautiful winter treks. The temperature usually doesn’t drop below that, making it a normal trek.”It is a great walk through the Himalayan grasslands. The beauty is so picturesque that you forget the rigours of the trek.

Many peaks grab your attention – like Nanda Devi, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, and Mukut Parbat. During this trek, you get a chance to see these famous peaks up close. This trek also allows you to pass through forests of oak and deodar trees. This forest is home to many wild animals like leopards, Himalayan black bears and a few others. Rhododendron flowers are also seen in abundance. These brightly coloured flowers are used for soft drinks and are also known to have some medicinal uses. The highest point of the trek, Kuari is at 13990 feet and offers an extraordinary view of the world. 

Kedarkantha trek

The Kedarkantha Peak trek is probably the most followed snow trekking trail in India. It is a mesmerizing picturesque sight with falling winter snow and what is more fascinating is the right-to-top view over the mighty Himalayas. Nestled at an altitude of 3810 m which is approximately 12,500 ft, it is an ideal travel route that covers a merging distance of 20 km. The list of best winter trekking is incomplete without a mention of this classic winter trek. It is a perfect blend of scenic views, walks through remote Garhwal villages and of course, the joy of trekking on snow. 

It would be surprising to know that winter snow comes by mid-December and usually lasts till mid-April. Located in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park in Uttarkashi, Kedarnath is one of the easiest winter treks.

Brahmatal trek 

For someone who has never been on a winter trek, the Brahmatal trek should be on the list for this winter. With the right amount of snow, it is a wonder of winter that enthrals the trekkers and gives them a taste of what winter trekking is like. The trail seamlessly bundles adventure together to offer an experience that is a magnet for trekkers. Wherever you go, this unique route passes through vast forests with high peaks. 

With some peaks as high as 7000 metres, the experience of walking the path is a fascinating one indeed. These winter treks, along with a few others, enhance your trekking experience during the cold season. The beauty of these trails can compete with some of the best trekking trails in the world. No matter how much we write about these trekking, it can only be felt once you trek these vistas individually. And if you’re lucky, you can get a peek into the lives of the locals as they live and breathe the Himalayas every day. 

Truly, time stops when you walk the snowy trails, following in the footsteps of the trek leaders. And when you look up, it’s as if that moment has been frozen in time. Only for you.

Dayara bugyal trek

It is a well-known fact that with the winter season comes unbearable cold and snow brings additional challenges along the way. Still, no one can deny that the dove-white snow also brings immense adventure along with the alluring mountain views. Dayara Bugyal is the best option, which is comparatively easy and offers spectacular highlands. 

The vast pastures and meadows cover themselves with a sheet of white snow to protect their creatures from the harsh cold. Walking on this white carpet feels as if you are walking on a frozen sea with beautiful flowers and alpine trees all around you. Dayara is suitable for trekkers of all age groups.

Sandakphu trek

Every trekker wants to reach the top of the world one day or the other. Above the clouds in such a way that the other mountains appear as an island floating among the ocean of clouds. One must appreciate and feel the beauty from the bottom up before going high. Sandakphu fulfils this wish of every mountain lover. Earth’s highest peaks, Makalu, Lhotse, Kangchenjunga, and Everest, stand together as you try to catch a glimpse of them. With the cold weather, snow fills the cracks and creaks from the cap to the ground.No one can stop speculating about climbing them to get to the top of the mountain. 

The entire trek route passes through the Indo-Nepal border, offering a mix of the cultural and geographical diversities of Nepalese and Indian lands.“This trek is worth it in all seasons. The trail also takes you to Singalila National Park, which is full of flora and fauna that excites you every step of the way. Unsurprisingly, the alpine lake Kalpokhari Lake can also be seen, which merged into the white wonderland.