6 Best Places for Snowfall Lovers in India

Winter is having magic, anyone can fall in love with winter if someone visit these breathtaking places famous for snowfalls and natural splendours furnished with white glossy trees, bushes and valleys decorated with white blanket. India is having many places where you will find the amazing snowfalls where you can do awesome activities such as skiing, Igloo making, trekking, etc.
- Khajjiar- Experience the Mini Switzerland of India

Khajjiar is located in Himachal Pradesh near Dalhousie. It is the most beautiful hill station and ideal place for the snowfall lovers as it is surrounded by meadows and forests. It has a rare combination of three ecosystems: lake, pasture and forest. On 7 July 1992, Swiss Envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it βMini Switzerlandβ.
How To Reach
Nearest Airport- Khajjiar is about 120 km from Dharamshala (Gaggal Airport).
By Bus- Khajjiar can be reached from Dalhousie, the nearest major town and hill station, by bus or taxi in an hour or so.
Major Activities/Key Attractions
Khajjiar Lake, Shiva Statue, Camping, Snow Skating, Trek to Dainkund Peak & Paragliding
Recommended Cuisine
Himachali Cuisine
Recommended Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Devdar & Not on Map Mystic Village
Click Below for Location on Map
Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh 176314
- Gulmarg- Known for Best Snowfall Destination

Gulmarg is located in Jammu Kashmir, known as the snowy wonderland of India. It is the best destination for the snowfall lovers and also the ideal destination for the honeymoon. Skiing and snowboarding is the most favourite and popular game to be done in Gulmarg.
How To Reach
The best way to reach Gulmarg is by Air or road. The nearest airport is in Srinagar (within 50 kms) and well connected with road through all major cities.
Major Activities/Key Attractions
Skiing, Gandola, Alpather Lake & Snowboarding
Recommended Cuisine/Food
Kashmiri Wazwan, Dum Aloo & Rogan Josh
Recommended Hotels & Resorts
Pine View Resort, Rosewood Hut/Hotel & Welcome Hotel Gulmarg,
Click Below for Location on Map
Gulmarg, J&K,193403
- Mashobra- Best Place for Snowfall for Delhi NCR

Mashobra is a beautifull hill station near the Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 2146 meters. Mashobra is surrounded by lush green environment away from the hustle bustle of the crowd. It is probably the best alternative to Shimla, to experience the nature & snowfall.
How To Reach
By Train- The nearest railway station is Shimla railway station which is 12 kms away from the Mashobra.
By Air- The nearest Airport is in Shimla, 32 kms from Mashobra. From Shimla airport you can easily hire taxi or cab to reach Mashobra.
By Road- Mashobra is easily accessible from road via Shimla. Roadways buses from all states of India are available to Shimla and then local buses or taxi are available from Shimla to reach Mashobra.
Major Activities/Key Attractions
Skiing, Cariagno Nature Park, Quad Biking & Rafting
Recommended Cuisine/Food
North Indian
Recommended Hotels & Resorts
KAPOOR VAISHNO BHOJNALAYA, GUGNOO DHABA & KENNEDY HOUSE
Click Below for Location on Map
Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh
- Tawang- Biggest Buddhist Monasteries with Subzero Climate

Tawang is the city of Arunachal Pradesh district with always having pleasant temperature and reaches below zero in winters which makes it icy city loaded with glazy snowfalls. Tawang is the biggest Buddhist monasteries of the world. Play with snow and make the snowman and fight with the snow balls with your loved ones.
How to Reach
The nearest airport and railway station is in Tezpur within 330 kms from Tawang and it is accessible by road and the trip through road in winter is extraordinary beautiful.
Major Activities/Key Attractions
Snowman Making, Nuranang falls, Madhuri Lake & Clicks in the white snowy background
Recommended Cuisine/Food
Thukpa & Momos
Recommended Hotels & Resorts
Dondrub Homestay, Hotel Mon Paradise& Jambey Villa Homestay
Click Below for Location on Map
Tawang, 790104
- Chakrata- Snowy Paradise of Uttrakhand

Chakrata is a small town at an elevation of 7250 feet in the state of Uttrakhand. Chakrata is the paradise for the snowfall seekers and the former cantonment of British Indian Army. Chakrata is having pleasant weather all around the year loaded with snow on the roads and on the trees which makes it place for clicking the picks and travelers.
How to Reach
The nearest airport and railway station is in Dehradun within 100 kms and easily accessible by road
Major Activities/Key Attractions
Tiger Falls, Camping, Trek, Hiking & Photography
Recommended Cuisine/Food
Noodles, Momos & North Indian food
Recommended Hotels & Resorts
Himalayan Paradise, Ramtal Resorts & Blue Canvas Resort
Click Below for Location on Map
Ckakrata, Uttarakhand 248123
- Lava- Offbeat Place for Snowfall Catching

Lava is a small hamlet in the town of Kalimpong, West Bengal at an elevation of 2200 feet. It is the perfect offbeat place for snowfall catching in the West Bengal. See the mesmerising view of Mount Kanchenjunga covered with white blanket. It is also the ideal destination for the bird seekers (ornithologists).
How to Reach
The best way to reach Lava is by road as no trains and flights reaches here
Major Activities/Key Attractions
Trek to Samthar Plateau and Rachela Pass, Archery in Pedong, Skiing, Neora Valley National Park & Lava View Point
Recommended Cuisine/Food
Luchi-Alur Dom, Kathi Rolls, Kosha Mangsho & West Bengal Cuisine
Recommended Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Orchid
Click Below for Location on Map
Lava, West Bengal 734319
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These places look so beautiful covered in snow!!
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All of these are so beautiful and magical places!
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Uttarakhand, a state in north India, is a treasure trove for tourists. The state of Uttarakhand has a wide array of places of interest. Tourism essays an important role in Uttarakhand’s economy. Thousands of pilgrims come to Uttarakhand round the year to wander in the abode of Gods and discover Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand tourism is the ideal place for tourists, pilgrims, trekkers and adventurers and has activities in store for any age group. Tourism in Uttarakhand unfolds the heavenly beauty of nature. The glaciers, the snow clad mountains, and valleys of flowers help to boost the popularity of Uttarakhand as a coveted tourist destination.
https://www.indianetzone.com/39/tourism_uttarakhand.htm
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