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It is a different pleasure to wander through the mountains in winter. The snow-covered hills, cold winds and calm atmosphere make visiting the mountainous areas special in winter. At this time, the mind finds peace by spending time in the natural beauty of the mountains. When you go to the mountains in winter, the first thing that attracts you is the mountains covered in white snow. During the winter season, layers of snow cover the mountainous areas with a white color, making the entire landscape beautiful and peaceful. When the sun’s rays fall on the snow, it shines, making the view even more attractive.
This climate is also perfect for activities such as trekking, hiking, skiing. Walking on snow has its own unique pleasure. The number of tourists is lower in winter than in summer, so you can enjoy the natural beauty with greater peace of mind. If you also want to visit places where snow falls during the winter season, you can plan to visit these places.
kufri
You can plan to visit Kufri located in Shimla. The period from November to March would be perfect to see snowfall here. During this period, Kufri receives maximum snowfall. This place is also called winter wonderland. Snow accumulates in mountainous areas, providing the opportunity for skiing and many other activities. Every year in February, a winter sports festival is also organized here. Here you can explore many places like Himalayan Nature Park, Mahasu Peak and Green Valley.
mcleodganj
You can also go to McLeodganj located in Himachal Pradesh to see snowfall. Here the valleys are covered with white layers of snow between October and February. Here you can explore places like Bhagsu Falls, Triund, Nechung Monastery, Sunset Point, Indrahar Pass, Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake, Dharamkot, Tibetan Bazaar and Dal Lake. Apart from this, you can also visit Baglamukhi Temple, Namgyal Math and Masrur Temple.
Khajjiar
You can also visit Khajjiar village located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. This place is situated at a distance of about 21 kilometers from Dalhousie. In winter, the valleys of Khajjiar are covered with a layer of snow. You can explore places like Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, Khajjiar Lake, Kailash Village, Panch Pandav Tree, Tibetan Handicraft Centre, Nine Hole Golf Course, Himachal Pradesh State Handicraft Center and Dhauladhar Range . You can also visit some places like Dankund peak of Rakher located near Khajjiar, Panchpula of Chatrayara, Dal Lake of Dharamshala and Ganji Pahari of Bakrota.
Many precautions should be taken when going to the mountains during the winter season. Due to snowfall, the roads can become slippery and the temperature can be very low, so it is important to wear warm clothing to protect yourself from the cold and take warm clothing, a hat, gloves and shoes with you. Apart from this, the weather can change quickly in mountainous areas, so a plan is made to go there only after knowing the correct information about the weather at that time.
