{"id":25998,"date":"2025-12-05T15:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/05\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:02:14","slug":"frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/05\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Frozen lakes to explore around the world: Winter\u2019s most magical landscapes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-0\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362.htm\" data-flag=\"true\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide \"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/111-2025-12-2e5acff234ec98ac20dcdd6acec93506.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">1<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 \">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Lake Baikal: Siberia\u2019s glassy ice-sea in winter<\/strong> <strong>| <\/strong>When winter grips southern Siberia, Baikal freezes into an immense, crystal-clear ice sheet where the frozen surface sometimes reveals the lakebed, a surreal, mirror-like expanse that draws adventurers worldwide. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-2.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide \"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/112-2025-12-7a5448775a54f23180f28def7e294a2c.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">2<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 \">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Lake Louise: Canada\u2019s alpine fairy-tale under ice |<\/strong> Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and pine forests, the lake transforms into a pristine white rink each winter, perfect for ice skating, photography and serene walks on frozen water. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-2\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-3.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide \"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/113-2025-12-da2de392cbf8b56436188a7411ab8742.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">3<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Abraham Lake: Frozen bubbles under translucent ice |<\/strong> In winter, methane bubbles trapped under the ice create a surreal, speckled effect beneath a glassy surface, a hauntingly beautiful phenomenon that makes the lake one of the world\u2019s most photogenic frozen spots. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-3\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-4.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide d-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/114-2025-12-4d47b8c27cd3091289203360cc1f168f.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">4<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n: Iceland\u2019s glacier lagoon turned icy dreamscape |<\/strong> Icebergs drift and partly freeze over glacial waters, creating stark contrasts of blue ice and snow, a breathtaking setting for explorers seeking otherworldly scenery and winter solitude. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-4\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-5.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide d-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/115-2025-12-e6572aaaac5206f2fe752253eda8bf4e.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">5<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Himalayan high-altitude lakes: Winter magic on India\u2019s roof. |<\/strong> When winter hits the Himalayas, lakes such as Pangong Tso, Brahmatal or Suraj Tal freeze, turning into serene icy sheets framed by snow-clad peaks, a rare blend of rugged mountain beauty and wintry calm. (Image: Wikimdeia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-5\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-6.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide d-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gareema-feature-images-83-2025-12-c9a4807988173823e5c1a687cd8b0b46.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">6<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Lake Kh\u00f6vsg\u00f6l\u00a0 |<\/strong> Lake Kh\u00f6vsg\u00f6l in northern Mongolia freezes from roughly November to May, turning into a thick, blue-tinged ice sheet that hosts local winter festivals and ice games. Travellers can witness horse-sleigh races, ice sculptures and vast stretches of wild, crackling ice under snow-dusted mountains. (Image: Wikimdeia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-6\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-7.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide d-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gareema-feature-images-82-2025-12-508bb24848b10c87fc9e1499ec6d9132.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">7<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Hokkaido\u2019s Blue Pond | <\/strong>Hokkaido\u2019s Blue Pond turns icy in winter, yet still keeps its signature milky-turquoise hue that contrasts beautifully with snow-laden trees and bare trunks rising from the water. On still, frozen days, the scene looks like a minimalist winter painting come to life. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-7\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-8.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide d-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/116-2025-12-f9630100996ca585bb99c62ea9d96398.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">8<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Banjosa Lake: Pine-framed calm on frozen water |\u00a0<\/strong> In winter, Banjosa Lake freezes over under a blanket of snow, locals and visitors walk or skate on its icy surface, surrounded by dense pine forests and mountain air, offering a peaceful escape into winter tranquillity. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19782362-8\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362-9.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 para-img  photo-slide d-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gareema-feature-images-84-2025-12-b88278f572fa69c70e26733e74baae09.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\">9<!-- --> \/ <!-- -->9<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 img-info\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-44148cfe2ea804f7\"><strong>Ellery Lake |<\/strong> High near Tioga Pass on the eastern edge of Yosemite, Ellery Lake sits above 9,000 feet and can freeze into a bright, reflective ice sheet in winter. Granite peaks and roadside viewpoints turn this small alpine lake into a striking, easily accessed frozen lookout when the snow comes in. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/frozen-lakes-to-explore-around-the-world-winters-most-magical-landscapes-ws-l-19782362.htm\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 \/ 9 Lake Baikal: Siberia\u2019s glassy ice-sea in winter | When winter grips southern Siberia, Baikal freezes into an immense, crystal-clear ice sheet where the frozen surface sometimes reveals the lakebed, a surreal, mirror-like expanse that draws adventurers worldwide. 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