Winter Special Places in Uttarakhand
Winter season is one of the best time to travel Uttarakhand to confront the magnificent beauty of Snow Clad Mountains, frigid lakes of Himalaya and winter sports activities. Uttarakhand experience heavy snowfall during the winter season in North India. Famous Winter Travel Destinations of this Himalayan states are
Uttarakhand destinations can be best visited in winter (November to March) when it snows in and around many places.
Guests from all over North India especially Delhi, Gurgaon,Chandigarh, Rajasthan etc. flock over weekends to experience snow. Even for any tourist looking to visit Uttarakhand, winter is a best time as crowd is lesser, weather at its best and there is snow.
Chopta is also consider as “Mini Switzerland”, which is still unexplored by travellers, located at an elevation of astonishing 2680mts above the sea level. It is surrounded by dense forest and offers majestic view of Snow Clad Himalayan Ranges and lush green meadows. Chopta region is rich in varied flora and fauna, with many Deodar and Rhododendron trees all around. At Chopta when you wake up in morning, you can found fresh snow around your camp. Monal bird is also easily shoot by camera during winters around the camp.
Auli is a “Bugyal” which means meadow. Auli is known for skiing more than anything else. Auli is the kind of place where adventure and pleasure, and slopes of snow field and wild beauty, nature’s beauty in its best form comes alive. Auli has one of the most gripping slopes in the world for winter skiing. The steep slopes of Auli offer a scenic view of many a famous Himalayan peaks like Kamet, Mana Parvat ,Nanda Devi and Dunagiri.
Mussoorie, popularly known as the Queen of Hills, Located at a distance of 35 kms from Dehradun. Mussoorie is one of the most beautiful and the frequently visited hill stations in Uttarakhand. Mussoorie is a wonderful hill station in Uttarakhand perched at an elevation of 2005 Mts. above the sea level. Mussoorie provides excellent respite to people who want relief from the hot humid conditions of the plains, especially since it is close enough to the capital to make just weekend trip.
Dhanaulti has a very picturesque location just 24 km from the popular hill station of Mussoorie, and 29 km from Chamba. Dhanaulti is fast emerging as a gem among tourist places in Uttarakhand.
Nainital,One of the most popular and Kumaon’s largest town and favourite hill station. Located at an altitude of approximately 2,084 meters above the sea level and gets its name from the Naini Lake. Nainital is easy accessible from Delhi so huge crowed during snow fall at the road of Nainital.
Munsiyari is a hill station located in Uttarakhand and Munsiayari is known as trekker’s paradise. Munsiyari in Uttarakhand is a wonderful hill station and lives up to its name which refers to a ‘place with snow’.
Pangot is an attractive hill station located about 13 km from Nainital in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The main charms of Pangot are its birds; there are around 580 bird species have been recorded in this area. Snowfall can be confront in the area in the months of December & January.
Kausani hill station is located at elevation of 1890 Mts. above the sea level and is a recognized site for its panoramic exquisiteness and views of enchanting Himalayas. The view of the greater Himalayas from Kausani kindles hope even in the greatest pessimist with depressed feelings.
