As the cold creeps through the mountains, it transforms India's spellbinding top trekking destinations into an open canvas of awe and beauty. There are the frozen, icy lakes in Ladakh and the snow-mantled peaks in the Himalayas; treks in India take people to another world, especially throughout the winter season, right from winter walking tours, where people can actually enjoy a nature holiday while trekking.
During winters, the mountainous regions up north convert into a winter wonderland, and the clean air over the cold mountains presents the exquisite landscape bedazzled in white.
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1. The Chadar Trek, Ladakh:
One of the unique winter trekking experiences in northern India, the Chadar Trek is also considered one of the most challenging. In the extremely cold northernmost region of the world, it takes place walking on the frozen Zanskar River, giving an insight into how brutal, yet centuries-old, lives have been here.
2. Brahmatal Trek, Uttarakhand:
It is definitely a very mythic trek of Uttrakhand—Brahmatal. The myth says it has a frozen lake formed and surrounded with snow. Admiringly, while the enthusiasts will be reminded of having an unparalleled winter experience, it is beautiful due to its easy-to-walk paths, yet excellent due to the story of mountains so evident in Mount Trishul and Nanda, which show their profiles in peaceful water.
3. Kedarkantha Trek, Uttarakhand:
This easy Himalayas winter trail from Uttarakhand never ceases to awe the first-time trekkers as the first-timers are treated to magical views of snow-capped mountains that lead them through dense forests of pine and oak forests, after which they finally ascend to the back of a mountain presenting a 360-degree beauty.
4. Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh:
Surprise to winter and journey into Markha Valley Trek by passing off snow-laden trails and shades of white. Rugged terrain and pockets of cultural richness can be found along this route, thousands of kilometres of valley, ancient monasteries, and six or seven high-altitude passes. Traversing its way through the entire region of the valley, real trekkers will be privileged to gain an unforgettable experience apart from imagining what the next day may unfold for them.
5. Triund Trek, Himachal Pradesh:
The Triund Trek in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, is the perfect short walk that offers vibrant views of the Dhauladhar range in Himachal Pradesh. This place is also accessible year-round, and this walk becomes more delightful with its snow-laden trails during winter. The trek in Himachal during the winter provides peace as well as serenity to those who venture on the trekking path; the number of people who walk on one of the most popular trails is reduced, giving trekkers a chance to have more intimate contact with nature.