There is only talk of memorable moments spent with friends in the snowfall raining from the sky among the plaintiffs. This is one of the most beautiful and memorable moments of any human being. December-January is the best time to see snowfall in India. There are many places from Uttarakhand, Jammu Kashmir to North-East where beautiful snowfall can be seen every year in winter. Let us tell you about 10 such beautiful places where you can enjoy snowfall.
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1.) Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is considered to be a great tourist destination. Most of the people of Delhi-NCR consider it as no less than a paradise. The first snowfall of the season in Manali occurs in November. By the time of January, the whole city is covered with a sheet of snow and cold winds start blowing.
2.) Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand
Dhanaulti is also a great hill station in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. You can enjoy skiing camping in the snowy terrain here. However, sometimes the camping stops due to excessive snowfall. After that you would prefer to stay in the resort. The weather is best here between December to February.
3.) Almora, Uttarakhand
Almora, situated in the plains of Uttarakhand, is also considered a good tourist spot. The breathtaking view of the snowy mountains of the Himalayas from this place will amaze you. About 200 years old Lala Bazar, Chitai and Nanda Devi Temple are considered to be the most favorite tourist spots here. Snowfall can happen here anytime from December to January.
4.) Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
The beautiful view of Gulmarg enchants the tourist in the month of December. Located in the Pir Panjal range in the Western Himalayas, Gulmarg can be the most beautiful part of your travel journey. Gulmarg has a high temperature of 10 °C, but the temperature here drops to minus 8 °C between December-January. Here you can enjoy skiing and cable car riding apart from snowfall.
5.) Auli, Uttarakhand
Auli is called as Switzerland of India. If you want to enjoy skiing or snowfall, then you can definitely plan to visit this beautiful tourist spot. From November to March, there is an influx of every tourist here. Snowfall keeps happening here from December to January. If you want, you can also go to see the apple orchards in Auli.
6.) Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh
Lambasingi is a very beautiful village situated in the East Ghat of Chintapallimandal of Visakhapatnam. If you want to spend some good time between snowfall, then you can visit here anytime between November to January. The village is also very popular among tourists for its organic coffee, lush green countryside, misty mornings and water springs.
7.) Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling is called Manali of Bengal. Every person living in the state definitely visits Darjeeling once in his life. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, this city is famous for its view of the world's third highest mountain peak, Kangchenjunga. Apart from this, tourists never forget to enjoy the toy train that runs here. However, snowfall here is now very rarely seen.
8.) Munsiyari, Uttarakhand
Munsiyari, situated in Uttarakhand, is called Chhota Kashmir. From this wonderful hill station, you can see the view of the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. It is also a great trekking destination. You can go for trekking on Namik Glacier and Panchuli Panchchuli mountain. The breathtaking view here amidst the snowfall can be one of your most memorable moments.
9.) Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
The month of December is the best time to visit Tawang. Especially, if you're interested in seeing snowfall. Tawang is also famous for its beautiful monasteries and philosophical sites.
10.) Nainital, Uttarakhand
Surrounded by beautiful lakes, Nainital is also a great tourist spot. Every year tourists come here for boat tour in the lakes. Here Nainital Zoo is also a big center of attraction. There is also a mall road nearby for shopping, where there is an old market. You can also go towards Bhim Tal from here. Snowfall is frequent here in the month of January.
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