Famous Winter Treks in India 2021

 

It’s the time of the year when complete Himalayan ranges are covered in thick snow. The trees and water streams also have visually great effects of low temperature. Its tranquility and serenity is beyond any comparison which will definitely tempt an adventure lover.

winter treks in India

Walking on a trail covered in thick snow beds is quite an experience but challenging too. It is not as easy as it looks. It is difficult to balance on ice and specially taking steps in deep snow which takes double energy of a trekker. Such treks are usually done after mid-January up till March as the snow and temperature is just accurate for a winter trek. But if one really wants to try a winter trek then below are some ‘not so difficult’ treks. Just a little practice, fitness, and proper guidance are required.

Best winter treks in india

1.Kedarkantha Trek:
One of the most famous winter treks in Uttarakhand, Kedarkantha (3810 m) stands out for its impeccable view of Gangotri and Yamunotri range which includes famous peaks like Swargarohini, Black Peak and Bandarpunch Summit. This trek starts from Sankari Village in north Uttarakhand which is also a famous trail head to many treks in this region. This trek will be fun as the trail passes through different forests and crosses many small water streams

 

2. Kuari Pass Trek:
Kuari Pass trek is considered as a quite an easy trek for the first-timers. It is a wonderful visual treat to a nature lover where the whole journey has beautiful scenery to adore. The best view of this trek is the majestic view of Nanda Devi peak from Kuari Pass (3876 m). This trek starts from Joshimath to Dhak and passes through small villages to reach the pass. But while returning back this tour diverts to the famous skiing region of India, Auli and reaches to Joshimath. It is an interesting and fun trek to try at least once

Nanda Devi peak from Kuari Pass (3876 m)

3. Dodital & Dwara Top:
The most loved, double destination trek, Dodital & Dwara Top is an amazing experience of winter trek for new trekkers. Dodital (3310 m) is an amazing lake area that is surrounded by beautiful Himalayas and holds a perfect place for overnight camping. Likewise, the trek to Dwara Top is an amazing experience with a spellbinding view of various Himalayan ranges from an elevation of 4150 m. It is definitely going to be a lifetime experience.

Dodital Winter Trek

4. Dayara Bugyal Trek:
The beautiful trek with panoramic view from an elevation of 3408 m, Dayara Bugyal is an amazing winter trek. It starts from Barsu village in north Uttarakhand, passing through beautiful meadows and deep forests and leads to an iconic view of Gangotri peaks, Bandarpunch, Black Peak along with other famous ones

Dayara Bugyal winter Trek in Uttarakhand 2021

5. Chadar Trek:
The mesmerizing and most unique winter trek is Chadar winter trek in Zanskar region of Ladakh. It is a trek that goes over thick ice sheet of frozen Zanskar River. It happens when the entire region witness the lowest temperature of the year. While walking on the frozen river, this trek will also have a beautiful frozen waterfall which will definitely awestruck you. It will also introduce the remote Ladakh culture in Nerak Village where the frozen river trek is their necessity to stay connected with rest of the region.

Chadar winter trek

If you are looking forward to attempting a winter trek in 2021 then lookup for fixed departure treks from Shikhar Trek where you can register for a fully guided trek.

Dodital winter trek | Dodital Trek 2021 | Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

 

Home for Himalayan trout, Dodital (3310 m) is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand attracting many trekkers from around the world. It is named after Trout called ‘Dodi’ in the local language and these Dodi reside right here in the lake. Along with this, the place holds special belief among people as it is considered the holy birthplace of the Hindu god, Lord Ganesha. Here you’ll find a temple of Lord Ganesha near the lake and here people believe in worshiping power.

Dodital Trek in December

The wide range of the Himalayas, beautiful deep valleys, and forests of deodar, oak, pine, and bamboo make Dodital Trek 2021 a favorite trek among nature lovers. It looks more alluring during winters so many people prefer doing it as a Dodital winter trek. You might also be lucky to see some beautiful thick snow beds during Dodital Trek in December.  Apart from this, there will be many pleasant sights here of unique flora and fauna of Himalayas.

Dodital Trek 2021

This beautiful winter trek by Shikhar Travels passes through meadows and forests which will be covered with snow and will lead to the beautiful sight of the majestic Himalayan Range from the lake. To reach here you have to reach Dehradun first where team Shikhar will be waiting for you to start this fully guided trek.  The first overnight stay will be at Dehradun only as the next day early morning the team will head to Shikhar Nature Park, Uttarkashi. This luxury campsite is the property of Shikhar Travels with all the amenities that are required. There will be a night stay here as the journey was quite long. Before the next day’s departure, there will be little briefing about the trek, about the place, and how exactly the tour will proceed. Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

Dodital winter Lake Trekking Package

The trekking day will start after breakfast where the team will be driving till Sangamchatti for 40 mins and from here the trek starts. Today we’ll be stopping at a remote place Bhewra which is our first campsite near a beautiful waterfall. This day the trek will be for nearly 4-5 hrs where it will pass through deep forest. The next day we’ll be full of excitement as the trek will finally take us to the most talked place, Dodital. This day will slowly gain altitude as the trek passes through a beautiful deep valley. There will a halt in Majhi for lunch where you can also witness beautiful small shepherds’ huts and you might see some sheep as well. You will also have a splendid view of Darwa Top which is another beautiful destination of this trip. But we have Dodital first, so continuing on the trail we’ll finally reach one of the most beautiful Himalayan Lakes surrounded by beautiful snow-covered forest. It was good 4-5 hrs of walking so you can now relax, fresh up, visit the temple, take a walk around and enjoy the bonfire at your pre-set camps. Also, don’t forget to spot the trout in Lake.

Winter Dodital Lake trek

After admiring this beautiful lake view, will start an early morning Dodital to Darwa Top trek which is 5 km and will take nearly 2-3 hrs (depending on the pace). With a spellbinding view of the Himalayas around, we’ll climb further to the meadow at an altitude of 4150 m. This view from Darwa Top is so mesmerizing that each direction has its own beauty. After enjoying the view and having lunch, we’ll head back to Dodital campsite and enjoy the rest of the day around the lake and if lucky with clear sky then you can gaze at stars.

Dodital Trek

The last day of the trek will start early as we’ll be heading back directly to Sangamchatti. The trail will be easy in moving down and will not take much time as it took earlier while climbing. Soon we’ll be on the connecting road from here we’ll be driving back to Shikhar Nature Resort. Here you can relax for the night and can enjoy the evening by the riverside. After this next day, the team will take the tour further till Dehradun and will drop as the departure is scheduled. 

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