7 Picturesque Winter Destinations in India That Feel Straight Out of a Fairyland

The winter season arrives at the end of year with its unique beauty. Adventure lovers are thrilled in this season to explore the magical landscape of snow-covered mountains to misty valleys and frozen lakes. In India, winter tourism has noticed a rise of nearly 30%. This article brings names and stories of 7 fairy tale winter destinations.


As you often hear about the phrase Kashmir is synonymous with to snow heaven of India. Here in Gulmarg Gondola, one of the world's highest cable cars (4200 m) is located. This place is perfect for skiing, snowboarding which is filled with landscapes of powder soft snow.


This place is India's premier ski destination which is filled in the peak winter with 2-3 metres of snow. By offering views of Nanda Devi this place hosts Asia's longest ski slope.

In winter these valleys seem like wearing a white blanket where rivers are frozen. Known for paragliding, snow biking and riding on a ropeway. The temperature dips here as low as -10°C.


Tawang is known for offering a view of a serene winter wonderland with heavy snowfall. Here is located the 17th century Tawang Monastery which is largest in India. Sela Pass freezes here into a crystal blue lake during winter.

The story of Zuluk is fascinating. This place gives a view of a magical serpent, when snow cover its road is covered with white snow. This land is part of the historic old Silk Road. Here is located Kanchenjunga which is capped with snow.


Dalhousie is known as the Mini Switzerland of India. Where all seasons meadows transform into snow-covered carpets in the winter. Here is situated Kalatop Sanctuary that shelters Himalayan fauna during winter time.

Ladakh is famous for providing unique surreal view of frozen desert. Chandar Trek in Ladakh is situated on the frozen Zanskar River. Place like Pangong and Tso Moriri are partially freeze so if you go there you will observe magical blue white hues.