Here are 5 must visit places in snow covered Himachal

What are winters if we haven’t seen the snow? For delhiites like me, winters are blazing cold and yet no sign of snowfall. If you are equally fond of snow covered mountains and witnessing snowfall hasn’t been checked off your bucket list, it’s the right time folks. While Himachal is witnessing snow, what’s better time than now to plan a vacation? Pack your bags and boots, coz, it’s time to pamper yourself and experience the breathtaking scenes of valleys that will assuredly rejuvenate your every body cell. Winter is the best season to watch the snow-capped mountains, frozen lakes and if you are also an adventure freak, you can be part of various winter sports activities to give yourself a break from the hectic routine jobs.

Himachal holds so much in its folds to offer you, especially in winters. There are various places that just have to be in your to-visit list. So calling out to all you travelers or wanna be travelers, here are 5 best places you just can’t miss this winter season. Grab on your jackets, put on your boots and get set go on a snowy ride.

1. Manali

Manali is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit this winters. Often preferred by solo travelers and honeymoon couples, this place has everything you’ll want to see (including snow). Talking about adventurous sports, from paragliding to Zorbing in Solang valley to Rohtang pass trekking, you can enjoy hell lot of activities during winters. Another famous tourist attraction near Manali is Rohtang Pass which connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.

2. Kufri

Kufri is a perfect holiday destination for large number of tourists; situated on the Himalayan range, Kufri is almost like touching the snow paradise during winters. If you are visiting during winters, do attend the annual winter sports festival that is held in the month of February to make your visit all the more entertaining and memorable. If you are a sports enthusiast, you can also participate in the skiing competition or can test your skills at the go karting in the Kufri circuit. Can you feel the chills as well? Coz, I can.

3. Spiti Valley

People who love mesmerizing snow balls and snow rains must consider Spiti as their next holiday destination. Spiti is rich in Tibetan culture and is home to several monasteries and temples located there. You can enjoy a ride on the Kunzum range by trekking at the Kunzum pass or can get your hands on a collection of some amazing ancient books or can click the memorable pictures at Chandratal Lake. The food will be indeed a treat to your taste buds, so do not forget to enjoy the lip smacking local food including spicy momos and thupka, which is famous for its taste and originality.

4. Kullu

Not being a very popular destination among tourists, Kullu is still a beautiful place to visit. Very less number of people are aware of the fact that Kullu is a nature’s paradise on Earth and its beauty increase manifolds in winters. You can enjoy the famous river rafting at Kullu, can trek to mountains and can even spend some quality time at the nature’s lap at Great Himalayan national park.

5. Dalhousie

Dalhousie is also known as the Switzerland of India and is an amazing hill station with scenic views and prominent Indo-British association scenario. This place is preferred by tourist who likes to spend their time in a peaceful environment. Obliviously, the peaceful surroundings and snow peaked mountains will surely give you a reason to spend some quality time in the nature’s lap, especially when its winters and you can view beautiful snow-capped landscape.

These are some of many places to visit in Himachal this winter season. Experiencing heavy snowfall which covers the mountainous landscapes with sheet of white snow, is a mesmerizing experience in itself. The snow covered mountains surely act as a major attraction for travelers who are filled with wanderlust. If you have undying love for mountains and they do call you often, you must go. While this winter season surely holds some heart soothing visits that will undeniably increase your love leaps and bounds.