Best Places to Visit During Snowfall

It is no hyperbole that snowfall is the best thing about winter in India.

If you are preparing for your honeymoon or just a vacation with family, take a look at these places to experience snowfall in India and plan your holiday now!

1. AULI

Auli is a hill station in India’s Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state. It has rightly emanated its name Auli – meaning fields. The hill station is on inclines and has far-stretching fields that look attractive. Auli is directed to a place where nature comes alive.

The hill station has a surfeit of wildflowers and trees like deodars, oaks, and pine forests. The pitches here are as high as 9000 feet above sea level and offer spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks, like that of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dunagiri and Mana Parvat. There are several attractions here, but the most famous among travellers is the ropeway.

PLACES TO VISIT:
. Skiing / Trekking
. Trishul Peak
. Auli Ropeway
. Joshimath
. Gurso Bugyal

2. MANALI

Once called the “end of the inhabitable world,” Manali is a significant hill station in northern India and is the destination of thousands of travellers every year. Its relaxed environment delivers a perfect shelter for the ones tortured by the hot summers. Besides delivering quite a few areas for sightseeing, Manali is also well-known for experiencing sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting and mountain biking.

Manali is associated with tales of King Manu, who had the duty to rescue human civilization after the great flood meant to destroy the world. If unfolding stories intertwined in folklore and myth is a loving way to spend holidays, Manali encourages the need to analyze the Himalayas with even more power.

TOP ATTRACTIONS:
. Hadimba Temple
. Old Manali
. Solang Valley
. Nature Reserve
. Hot water Springs & many more

3. LAVA WEST BENGAL

Lava is a small village in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal and is also popular in West Bengal Tourism. This little village is a haven for wildlife lovers, bird lovers, adventure lovers, and shutterbugs. This place is a perfect holiday location if you pursue a quiet and attractive destination.

The best time to visit is from October to April; during this time, the climate is freezing and excellent for sightseeing, trekking and exploring the village. The whole area of Kalimpong district has a charming landscape, including hills and gorgeous streams that will rejuvenate your mind and heart. 

TOP ATTRACTIONS/PLACES TO VISIT:
. Rachela Pass
. Lava Monastery
. Neora Valley National Park
.Loleygaon
. Pedong

4. TAWANG

A small town located at 3048m, it is known for many significant and attractive sanctuaries and is renowned for being the motherland of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso.

The lovely town of Tawang, also called Dawang, has many panoramas to make your trip picturesque. However, what starts to describe the area is its importance for Buddhist monks. Tawang is the place to go for sanctuaries, with the Tawang Monastery being the most famous and highly blessed for Buddhists. Tawang is a place which will complement you with its untouched beauty covered in the fragrance of spirituality. The stunning orchid monastery and the Tipi Orchid Sanctuary.

PLACES TO VISIT:
. Sela Pass
. Tawang  Monastery
. Madhuri Lake
. Nuranang  Falls
. Tawang War Memorial
. Gorichen Peak

5. NAINITAL

Nainital is a lovely hill station located at Uttarakhand’s foothills of the Kumaon ranges. It is discovered close to Dehradun and Delhi and is the most visited hill station in North India. Nainital shares a pleasant climate throughout the year, making it a famous hill station for families, couples and even solo travellers.

Founded by the British due to its similarity to the Cumbrian Lake District, Nainital brims with luxury colonial networks that strengthen the looks of this place.

 You can go boating in the gorgeous Naini Lake, relish some Garhwali and Kumaoni treats, shop for souvenirs, or take a ropeway ride to absorb the beauty of the Himalayas; Nainital is sure to leave an impression on you.

PLACES TO VISIT:
. Naini Lake
. Snow View Point
. Mall Road Nainital
. Tiffin Top
. Eco Cave Gardens
. High Altitude Zoo

BEST TIME TO VISIT:

Nainital is an all-year terminus, but the climate is the best between March and June. It welcomes weighty snowfall in winter and diverts into a white wonderland, making it a famous Christmas and New Year destination.