Panchali Dey, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, INDIA Created : Dec 20, 2022, 19:00 IST
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Coldest places in India right now!
Winter is already here, and we can feel the temperature dipping down and the definite chill in the air. If you think you are able to easily manage the dropping temperatures in your area, take a look at these places in India that experience the coldest of winters, and see temperatures going below -20 degree Celsius!
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Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
During the winter months, Spiti Valley can witness temperature dipping till -30 degree Celsius. Situated in Himachal Pradesh, the thick Himalayan snow cuts off Spiti from the rest of the country for around six months a year. The summer months are the best times to visit this region, when it remains directly accessible via motorway.
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Dras, Ladakh
Dras is India’s coldest place, and second to the coldest inhabited region on the Earth. During winters, the average temperature can go below -40 degree Celsius. Famed as the Gateway to Ladakh, Dras features rugged terrains, majestic mountains, and freezing cold temperatures too.
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Sela Pass, Arunachal Pradesh
This place remains covered in snow almost throughout the year. However, during the winters, temperature can dip till -10 degree Celsius. Surrounded by scenic lakes and having a serene ambience, this place is truly a sight to behold.
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Srinagar
Sitting at an altitude of 1585 m, Srinagar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. During summers, the average temperature can remain around 25 degree Celsius, while it can dip to -2 degrees Celsius at night during winters, when it seems that almost everything freezes. Although the chilling weather makes it difficult to visit Srinagar during winters, the spectacular ambience during this time is something that you won’t like to miss.
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Ladakh
The average minimum temperature can remain between -15 degree to -20 degree Celsius. You can access this famous tourist destination even during winters, which is also the best time to travel to this place for adventure enthusiasts. The experience of travelling across the high-altitude mountain roads and snow-blanketed routes is just exceptional. Do note that since the temperature can dip to sub-zero level, so make sure that you pack enough woollens and warm clothes.
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Amarnath, Jammu
Temperatures here during this time can dip to as low as -10 degree to -11 degree Celsius. Set amid the Himalayan ranges, this place is a sacred pilgrimage site and is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Famed for being the world’s highest gurdwara, it sits at a height of 4329 m above the sea level. Set amid the backdrop of snow-clad mountains, it stays open for visitors only for a few months, and remains inaccessible during the extreme winter months.
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Hemkund Sahib, Uttarakhand
Temperatures here during this time can dip to as low as -10 degree to -11 degree Celsius. Set amid the Himalayan ranges, this place is a sacred pilgrimage site and is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Famed for being the world’s highest gurdwara, it sits at a height of 4329 m above the sea level. Set amid the backdrop of snow-clad mountains, it stays open for visitors only for a few months, and remains inaccessible during the extreme winter months.
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Rohtang Pass, Manali
With temperature around -6 degree Celsius currently, and the chances of it going down even further, Rohtang Pass is extremely cold now and is covered mostly in snow during this time. Sitting at a height of 3978 m on Manali-Keylong road, it’s a picturesque site that you should visit once in your lifetime; of course, when the route is open to visitors. So, before planning a trip to Rohtang Pass, make sure that the route is open to visitors.
