Want to witness memorable snowfall? Visit these places

Want to witness memorable snowfall? Visit these places

Great Places to See Snowfall

There are many fantastic places in India to witness snowfall, especially during January-February when the Himalayan regions experience heavy snowfall. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir have recently received fresh snowfall.

Most Popular Options Near Delhi

From popular options near Delhi to distant winter wonderlands, here are the top places where you can witness snowfall now or in the coming weeks (January-March 2026 is the best time):

Shimla and Kufri (Himachal Pradesh)

Fresh snowfall has just occurred! Enjoy playing in the snow, sledding, and skiing in and around Shimla city and Kufri (16 km away). 7-9 hours by bus/car from Delhi.

Manali and Solang Valley (Himachal)

Ropeway, paragliding, and heavy snow in Solang Valley. Guaranteed snowfall in January-February. Best for families, 10-12 hours from Delhi.

Auli (Uttarakhand)

A skiing hub, enjoy the snow by taking the ropeway to the top. Good snow conditions right now. 10-12 hours from Delhi via Haridwar/Rishikesh.

Mussoorie and Dhanaulti/Kanatal 

Snow-capped mountains with stunning sunsets in Mussoorie, peaceful snowfall in Dhanaulti. Just 7-8 hours from Delhi—perfect for a weekend trip.

Nainital and Bhimtal (Uttarakhand)

Witness snowfall by the lakes, more snow at higher altitudes. Just 6-7 hours from Delhi.

Gulmarg (J & K)

India's best skiing spot, Asia's longest ropeway. 3-5 feet of snow in January! Reach via Srinagar Airport (1.5-hour flight from Delhi).

Chopta-Tungnath (Uttarakhand)

A hidden gem—trek and explore in the snow, very peaceful. Delhi – Dehradun Expressway and NH 7: 10 hours 17 minutes (455 km)

Spiti Valley or Kalpa (HP)

Desert in winter—snowy landscapes, stargazing. 13 hours 45 minutes (676 km) via Delhi - Multan Road

Yumthang Valley or Lachung (Sikkim)

Snow kingdom of the Northeast, go up to Zero Point. The road distance is approximately 1,500-1,600 km, which is often covered by taking a flight to Bagdogra (IXB) or a train to NJP, followed by a long drive of about 150 km from Gangtok to the valley (via Lachung). Reaching the hub requires using a flight/train and then a taxi/car.

Tawang (Arunachal) 

High altitude, heavy snowfall. The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Tawang is by train and bus, which takes 46 hours 5 minutes. The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Tawang is by plane and taxi, which takes 10 hours 16 minutes.