Uttrakhand, beautifully sitting in the lap of majestic Himalayas, offers several trekking options in winter. It is a beautiful time of the year when the grounds have knee-deep snow, lakes glimmering in the sun, icy mist on exotic trees and other breathtaking views. Trekking in Uttarakhand will surely give you a memorable experience. So, here is a list of treks you can try for a refreshing new year.
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Dayara Bugyal Winter Trek
Dayara Bugyal trek is the most beautiful of all because of its expansive and elegant alpine meadows. In your journey, you will find several exotic forests like Pine, Rhododendrons, Oak and maple. During the winter, when the weather is chilling cold, you can experience snowfall. You will find the zone is all covered with snow and is a gorgeous sight to click perfect selfies.
Moreover, this trek offers voyagers some jaw-dropping views of the alluring peaks. Also, it is located at the height of 12600 feet, so it seems like you can reach the peaks by yourself using your hands. Here you also get to camp under the lake of million stars.
2. Brahmatal Winter Trek
This beautiful place is nestled amidst Himalayan ranges and is situated at an altitude of 3400 metres. Brahmatal, also known as Lake of Lord Brahma, is famous for believing that Lord Brahma meditated here for many years. Brahmatal Trek is like a journey to heaven with beautiful sites of snow-covered valleys, icy trails, frozen streams sparkling in the sun, clear azure sky, and snow-clad forest of mighty oak trees. It takes four days to reach the base camp at Lohajung, stretched at a distance of 30 km. People come from different parts of the country to enjoy the lofty Himalayan peaks from the front seat. It has Nanda Ghunti and Mt. Trishul as its idyllic backdrop.
3. Sandakphu Winter trek
Sandakphu winter trek enables you to unpack the incredible panorama of the world’s highest snow peaks. You get to experience the charming wilderness and exotic wildlife as you tread through the icy trails. There are numerous intriguing bird lives, flora, animals, and some fascinating trees along the trek route. It also contains a diversified range of vegetation like temperate coniferous, sub-alpine, broad lead, etc. Moreover, in the trek, you will also explore the famous black lake as you reach the Kalipokhri settlement. This lake is a little waterhole for a contemplative, quiet and picturesque site.
4. Mukta Winter Trek
Mukta winter trek is an ideal spot for enjoying an incredible winter trek in Uttarakhand. Here, you get to enjoy a marvellous and thrilling experience in between untouched nature. It is situated at an altitude of 11,800 feet. Moreover, while walking the long icy trails, you will explore lovely meadows, lush forest and many more breathtaking spots. The best time to plan this trek is from January to June when the ambience is trek friendly and everything is stunning. By exploring this trek, the trekkers will leave with the memory of exceptional mountain views, lush landscapes, the magnificent summit of the lofty peaks of the mighty Himalayas, and diverse wildlife.
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5. Deoriatal Chandrashila Winter Trek
This is a power-packed trek that lets you experience the positiveness of the great Lord Shiva temple at Tungnath. The temple is built in one of the highest locations. Moreover, while you tread your way through the snowy terrains, you get to witness a gorgeous lake for a stopover. The trek will take you six days to cover the stretch of 30 km. From the zone, you get a glimpse of gorgeous Chandrashila peak basking in the sun. The zone is pleasant in summer but very chilly in winter. So, don’t forget to pack all your warms.
