While this Christmas, Santa Claus might not come down his sledge for you but you can surely have the surreal experience of being happily lost in a snowy wonderland.
Come along with me and let me take you on a beautiful journey of the snow-covered Himalayas – the ideal spot for a white Christmas!
Dayara Bugyal – Meadows Shimmering With Snow!
It is quite hard to believe that an easy trek like Dayara Bugyal offers such grand returns. With a relaxing limb, you won’t even expect that such stunning views and experiences await you on the trek.
During the winter months, the vast meadows of Dayara Bugyal are blanketed in crystalline snow. It is almost as if you are on a never-ending snow trek! Dayara Meadows presents the biggest snowy expanse, a complete whiteout, and an ideal setting for the white Christmas that you dreamt of!
If you have done Dayara Bugyal in a different season, I would still recommend you to do the trek because, in winter, it’s simply exquisite!
It is no surprise that Dayara Bugyal tops our list for a snowy Christmas destination.
Chopta Chandrashila – Offer Tributes At The Highest Shiva Temple In India!
This is a winter trek that is very dear to our hearts. The trail passes through charming Rhododendron forests, snow-draped meadows, the alpine lake Deoriatal, and the climb to the Tungnath Temple and Chandrashila Summit.
The fairly easy gradient of the trek makes it an ideal choice among both beginners and experienced trekkers. Starting with a beautiful backdrop of the Chopta Valley, the trek becomes more and more fascinating as you inch closer to the revered Tungnath Temple – one of the Panch Kedars.
Right beyond the temple lies the route to Chandrashila. About 1 km of the strenuous climb will lead you to a vantage point that is enough to render you speechless!
A vast gallery of the Himalayan Ranges is waiting to greet you. At 4000 m, the Chandrashila Summit unfolds a gratifying panorama of Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Chaukhamba.
All you see is white as far as your eyes can see and on the horizon lies the great mountain peaks.
We recommend staying at the Chandrashila Summit during the golden hour to watch the play of sun rays on the mountain peaks!
Brahmatal – Marvel At The Beauty Of Glacial Lakes!
The serenity of alpine lakes is something one should definitely experience once. No wonder these lakes used to be the meditative spots for sages in ancient times.
While most alpine lakes remain closed during winter, the trek to Brahmatal takes you to two beautiful glacial lakes. In the depth of winter, lies many mysteries and these frozen lakes add to the mystical vibe.
From the summit, you get to see beautiful vistas of Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti. It seems as if you can just reach out with your hands and touch the snow-covered peaks, that’s how close they appear!
All you see is white as far as your eyes can see and on the horizon lies the great mountain peaks.
We recommend staying at the Chandrashila Summit during the golden hour to watch the play of sun rays on the mountain peaks!
Kedarkantha – A Grand Snow Experience!
Do I even need to introduce this trek to you? The trek is so popular that one doesn’t even have to give an introduction to Kedarkantha.
Starting from the base village of Sankri, all the way to the summit, this trek is a glorious snow experience.
It is not every day that you come across such idyllic campsites like Juda Ka Talab, or walk through misty pine forests in knee-deep snow.
The snow courses and the majestic views of white-encapsulated mountains from the summit make your white Christmas dream come true!
Winter Kuari Pass – Follow The Trail Of Lord Curzon!
A trek that offers some of the most incredible sights of the Indian Himalayas, Kuari Pass speaks for itself. The summit of Kuari Pass presents a splendid opportunity to marvel at the grand Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba Range, Kamet, Mana, and Abl Gamin, stretching as far as the Tibet border.
In addition, peaks such as the Changabang, Nanda Ghunti, Dunagiri, Dronagiri, Rishi Pahar, and Neelkanth are also visible.
The snow scenes in this trek seem perfectly crafted. The snow-carpeted forest floors, meadows, and snowflakes settled on the Oak leaves add a very dreamy vibe to the surroundings.
Embark on this beautiful Himalayan journey and get immediately captivated into a land that can provoke even Santa Claus’ envy!
This Christmas, venture into the world of the Himalayas with any of these treks and get to experience something that you have only read in fables and adventure stories!
Now that you know where to head, wake up the adventurer in you and get ready for a magical Christmas experience before the snow melts away!