Where do you want to go during the winter? If you want to do something different and want to know what it’s like to be in “chilling” weather, here is a list of beautiful places where the temperature drops below 0 degrees during the winter. Believe us, you won’t regret a bit!
1. Dras
Dras is the coldest place in the country and is often called the second-coldest place on Earth where people live. It is also known as the entrance to Ladakh. This is where treks to Amarnath, Sialkot, Suru Valley, and other places begin. If historical data is to be believed, the average temperature during the freezing winters can fall below zero to a bone-chilling -45 °C. In the winter of 1995, when the temperature was -60°C, it was said to be the coldest it had ever been here.
2. Kargil
At an altitude of 2676 m, the town of Kargil is also one of the coldest places in India. During the winter, the temperature here often drops below zero and can go as low as -15 °C. Kargil has a long and interesting history that goes back to the 16th century. It also has amazing natural beauty, which makes it a great place to visit.
3. Leh
Leh is a beautiful place that every traveler wants to see at least once in his life. It’s also a great place to visit in India’s summer, when the temperature can drop as low as 7 °C. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the average lowest temperature in the area during the winter is below zero degrees.
4. Spiti Valley
This place is so magical that you will have to pinch yourself to believe it. Spiti is proud to be in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,800 m. The best time to visit Spiti valley is between the march to june. It is known for its rich Buddhist culture and rugged, dramatic landscape. It is one of the most popular summer vacation spots in the country, but you will need to plan carefully if you want to go to Spiti in the winter.
5. Srinagar
Although one of the best places to visit in India during summers, Srinagar really gets cold during winters. Its main attraction, Dal Lake, looks better this time of year, and if you’re thinking about snow, you should know that it has already started to snow. During the winter, the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius and can go as low as -5 degrees Celsius.
6. Kalpa
This small, pretty village in Himachal Pradesh is nestled on the banks of the Sutlej River. Getting away from the usual places to go, a trip here seems like a breath of fresh air. Kalpa also draws people in with its unique charm, and in the winter, it is one of the coldest places in the country. Still, the constant drop in temperature here draws people from all over the world.
7. Keylong
Keylong is a less-known place in Himachal Pradesh that is abounding with natural beauty. This place is a nature lover’s dream, and a trip there will change the way you think about traveling in the winter. With temperatures as low as -7.7 degrees Celsius, you’ll need to bring everything you need for winter in order to have a good time there.
