Winter Trek in Uttarakhand
It is that time of the year again when everyone is in the celebrating mood. The weather is getting colder day by day. The preparations for arranging firewood stock and exotic dinner parties are going on. Some are planning for that long pending relaxing vacation while, some are planning to just chill around. Everyone is visibly excited.
Yes! You guessed it right. It is the time to thank the year gone by and to welcome, the new year which has come with new hopes, excitement, and promises. Let us embrace this year with open arms. Let us forget all the remonstrances and complaints. Let’s enjoy this time together with our family and friends.
Welcome this New Year with your loved ones in a little different way than you usually do, an unusual way, unique vacation destination. Celebrate this new year with the white carpet under your feet and snowy tops over your head on winter treks in the Himalayas. Here is some best winter trek in Uttarakhand to choose from.
1. KEDARKANTHA WINTER TREK
- Region — Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 5–6 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Easy to Moderate
- Maximum Altitude — 12,500ft
Kedarnath winter Trek is considered as one of the finest treks for beginners. This trek is for adventure lovers who are not avid or pro trekkers but want to get a feel of trekking. The memories you will gather from this summit will surely remain forever with you.
The trek starts from Sankri and as you climb up, you can witness snow-clad mountains ranges at your eye level. The sun shining over your head and the snow twinkling like stars all around, asking you to capture the breath-taking moment forever. Along the way, you will see some famous peaks like Swargarohini, Black Peak, and Bandarpoonch. You will surely get a thrilling experience while climbing up the mountains. This trek is considered as one of the best treks in India.
Highlights of this trek -
1. Beautiful Campsites
2. Snow-covered pine forests
3. 360-degree view of the mountain
4. Chance to stand on the top
2. HAR KI DUN WINTER TREK
- Region — Garhwal Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 7 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Moderate
- Maximum Altitude — 12,000 ft.
- Best time to Visit — September-December (Winter), March-June(Summer)
3. DODITAL TREK
- Region — Garhwal Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 4–5 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Moderate
- Maximum Altitude — 13,612 ft.
- Best time to Visit — September-December (Winter), March-June(Summer)
4. KUARI PASS WINTER TREK
- Region — Garhwal Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 5–6 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Easy to Moderate
- Maximum Altitude — 12,526 ft.
- Best time to Visit — September-December (Winter), March-May(Summer)
5. CHOPTA TUNGNATH CHANDERSHILA WINTER TREK
- Region — Garhwal Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 5 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Easy
- Maximum Altitude — 13,300 ft.
- Best time to Visit — September-December (Winter), March-June(Summer)
6. NAG TIBBA WINTER TREK
- Region — Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 2/3 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Easy
- Maximum Altitude — 9,915 ft.
- Best time to Visit — September-December (Winter), March-June(Summer) (except July-August)
7. DAYARA BUGYAL WINTER TREK
- Region — Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 4/5 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Easy
- Maximum Altitude — 11,181 ft.
- Best time to Visit — September to November & February-May (Summer)
8. BRAHMATAL WINTER TREK
- Region — Chamoli, Uttarakhand
- Ideal Duration — 6 Days
- Trek Difficulty Level — Moderate
- Maximum Altitude — 12,250 ft.
- Best time to Visit — 2nd week of September to April
read the complete information regarding all these treks, its highlights here → Winter trek in Uttarakhand
