Cold places for vacation in india
Advertisements today are buzzing the term cold places for vacation in India with a number of its travelers going to different areas in winters season to get warmth relief. You must be looking for some ideas which one could prove helpful for your next holiday trip. So, here I’d like to share a few thoughts about the places in India you can visit to get the warmth relief you’re seeking.
India is a country of various climates and cultures. As googling on the internet to know about best places in India to visit, for most of the people we can get only few places according to our needs, but here I am introducing 10 coldest places for you.
India is a country with various climate zones, but still, there are some places where you can enjoy the cold weather. It is necessary to know that India has four different seasons: summer, pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon. In winter (December to February), the average temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius. But if you are looking for a place to visit in India during this season, here are some options:
- Shimla:
Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in India and it was once the summer capital of British India. The temperature during winters hovers around 2 to 8 degrees Celsius with an annual snowfall of around 300 cm. This city offers a wide range of activities like skiing, snowboarding, paragliding and trekking among others. It also houses several museums and galleries that showcase art from across the country.
- Manali:
This city is famous for its scenic beauty as well as adventure tourism activities like rock climbing, trekking and skiing among others. During winters (November to March), temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius with an annual snowfall of up to 50 cm which makes it ideal for skiers and snowboarders looking for a place
1. Dras – The Coldest Place in India
Known For : Dras War Memorial Minamarg Matayen
Dras is a lonely town in the infamous Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, popularly known as ‘The gateway to Ladakh’. Dras is the coldest place in India and often touted as second to the coldest place inhabited on Earth. Dras is a convenient staging point for treks to Amarnath, Suru valley and Sialkot. On an average during the freezing winters, the temperature can drop down to a bone-chilling -45℃. The lowest temperature to have ever been recorded here was in the winter of 1995 when the temperature fell down to -60℃.
Best Time: June to September
2. Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir
Known For : Mulbekh Monastery Drass war memorial Kargil main street
Making news more often than not, the town of Kargil is one of the coldest places in India. It is situated along the banks of Suru river (Indus) and perched at an altitude of 2,676 m. The temperature here often drops to as low as -48°C in winters. Closest to Kargil at distance of 15 kms from it is a historic town of ruins of castles on hillocks called Pashkum. A little further is an interesting small Buddhist village called Mulbek on the Kargil-Leh road.
Best Time: June to September
3. Hemkund Sahib – The Highest Gurudwara In The World
Hemkund Sahib, also known as Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji is a Sikh pilgrimage located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The place adorned by a glacial lake is surrounded by seven snow-clad peaks, each bearing a Nishan Sahib. At an astounding altitude of 4,362 m, Hemkund Sahib attracts a great number of tourists every trekking season. It is only accessible during summer as it is totally snowbound during the winter season. During the coldest months, the temperatures can dip to as low as -10°C to -11°C .
4. Leh Ladakh – One of the Lowest Summer Temperature in India
Known For : Pangong Lake Khardung La Nubra Valley
The capital of the ancient kingdom of Ladakh, Leh is a very popular tourist destination. As much as it is rich in culture and history, it makes an ideal place to visit in summer in India where a temperature of 7°C is nothing extraordinary. Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Pangong lake and a multitude of other lakes and monasteries make Leh a must visit. The average minimum temperature in the region is between -20℃ to -15℃. The lowest temperature ever recorded at Leh-Ladakh is generally around -28.3 °C.
Best Time: Jun to Sep