10 Best Snow Trips in India (Winter 2026–27)
Trips where you'll actually see snow this winter — snow treks, ski slopes and frozen rivers, ranked from easiest to most adventurous.
1. Triund Overnight Trek
2 days · Easy · 2,850 m · Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
- Camp on the ridge with the Dhauladhar wall right in front of you
- Sunset over the Kangra valley and sunrise on the snow
- An optional climb to Snowline on day 2
- Short enough for fit families
2. Nag Tibba Trek in 2 Days
2 days · Easy · 3,022 m · Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- The highest peak in the lower Garhwal range (3,022 m), done in a weekend
- Sunrise on Bandarpunch, Swargarohini and the Kedarnath range
- One night in a forest camp in oak and rhododendron
- A good first Himalayan trek — about 16 km in total, steady climbs
3. Prashar Lake Snow Trek in 2 Days
2 days · Easy · 2,730 m · Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- A high lake with a floating island that drifts across the water
- The 13th-century three-tiered pagoda temple of Rishi Prashar
- Snow from December to March, on one of Himachal's easiest snow treks
- Sunset over the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Kinnaur ranges
4. Jalori Pass Snow Trek in 2 Days
2 days · Easy–moderate · Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh
- Snowy meadows at Raghupur Fort with the Great Himalayan range in front of you
- Jalori Pass (about 3,120 m) between the Kullu and Shimla districts
- Serolsar Lake and the Budhi Nagin temple in an oak forest (when the trail is open)
- A cosy homestay night in Shoja or Jibhi
5. Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila Trek in 3 Days
3 days · Easy–moderate · 4,000 m · Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple of the Panch Kedar
- Sunrise on Chandrashila with the Chaukhamba and Nanda Devi
- Optional evening walk to Deoria Tal
- Tungnath temple shuts for winter after Diwali; the trek stays open in snow
6. Kedarkantha Trek in 6 Days
6 days · Easy–moderate · 3,810 m · Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- A true summit at 3,810 m that first-timers can reach
- Juda ka Talab — a forest lake that freezes in winter
- Base camp views of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch and Black Peak
- Summit and descent on different trails, so the view keeps changing
7. Dayara Bugyal Trek in 5 Days
5 days · Easy–moderate · 3,400 m · Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- One of India's largest high meadows, far quieter than Kedarkantha
- Bandarpunch, Black Peak and Draupadi ka Danda on the skyline
- Homestay nights in the old Garhwali village of Raithal
- Gentle gradients — good for families with fit teenagers
8. Brahmatal Trek in 6 Days
6 days · Moderate · 3,734 m · Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Trishul and Nanda Ghunti close up from a winter ridge
- Two high lakes, Bekaltal and Brahmatal, often frozen
- Snow-forest camps with far fewer people than Kedarkantha
- Different trails up and down, so the views keep changing
9. Chadar Trek in 9 Days
9 days · Difficult · 3,400 m · Leh Ladakh, Ladakh
- Walk on the frozen Zanskar river through a deep canyon, at −15 to −25 °C at night
- The frozen Naerak waterfall
- Nights in caves and riverside camps, the way Zanskari villagers used to travel
- Three mandatory acclimatisation days in Leh, with the official medical check
10. Manali & Sissu in 4 Days
4 days · Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- Two valleys in one trip: green Kullu and the cold desert of Lahaul
- A night in Sissu, across the Atal Tunnel
- Naggar Castle and the Roerich art gallery
- Solang Valley at your own pace, with an easy option for grandparents