1 / 9Kedarkantha Trek: A winter classic with soft snow and alpine calm. Starting from Sankri, the trail passes snow-blanketed forests and frozen high-altitude meadows before reaching a summit with panoramic Himalayan views. In deep winter, trails and camps turn into a pristine snow-laden wonderland, ideal for first-timers and seasoned trekkers alike. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
2 / 9Brahmatal Trek: Frozen lakes and Himalayan peak panoramas in winter. In the cold months, the high-altitude lake along the route freezes over, and trekkers are treated to sweeping views of peaks like Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. Snow-covered forests and crisp winter air make this an unforgettable Himalayan winter trek. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
3 / 9Dayara Bugyal: Wide alpine meadows turned winter-white for serene trekking. In winter, the vast Himalayan meadow is blanketed with snow, offering tranquil, open-space trekking and magical sunrise views over snow-covered peaks. It’s a gentle winter trek that blends beauty with relative ease. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
4 / 9Kuari Pass: Snow-clad forests, panoramic Himalayan vistas and soft winter trails. In December and January, the trek up Kuari Pass leads through oak and rhododendron forests coated in snow, culminating in sweeping views of peaks like Nanda Devi and Dronagiri. A winter trek that balances challenge with breathtaking natural beauty. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
5 / 9Triund: A short and scenic winter escape beneath snow-dusted Dhauladhar peaks.
With a moderate climb and panoramic views of the Dhauladhar range, Triund becomes a snowy, tranquil trek in winter, perfect for quick Himalayan adventures near McLeod Ganj. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
6 / 9Sandakphu–Phalut: Panoramic Himalayan ridges dusted in winter snow. On crisp winter days, this trek offers clear, sweeping views of peaks like Kanchenjunga and Lhotse, with rhododendron forests and lonely ridgelines dusted in snow for a tranquil, high-altitude winter hike. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
7 / 9Chopta-Chandrashila: Snow-clad paths to sky-touching peaks and tranquil winter temples. In winter, the famous Tungnath-Chandrashila trail becomes a silent white corridor through snowed-out forests, leading to stunning sunrise views from the summit. A beautiful mix of spiritual calm and Himalayan snow-trekking. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
8 / 9Deoriatal–Chandrashila: Frozen high-altitude lake and Himalayan summit in winter white. In winter, the Deoriatal lake freezes, and rhododendron-forested slopes lead up to Chandrashila peak, offering a mix of icy lake serenity and snow-packed Himalayan panoramas. A trek that combines winter lake beauty with high-altitude views. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
9 / 9Chadar Trek: Walking on ice over a frozen Himalayan river gorge. This legendary trek transforms the icy Zanskar River into a 100-km-long winter trail between high cliffs, offering extreme winter conditions, surreal ice formations, and raw Himalayan wilderness. A must-do for experienced trekkers craving the ultimate ice-trek challenge. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
