10 Best Places of Snowfall in India During December, January

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in cold.” – Aristotle
Who doesn’t like snowfall? Snowfall takes us to our childhood days. Making snowballs and throwing at each other, lying down on the snow to make snow angel and last but not the least the snowman. A child who has made a snowman is so lucky.
Experiencing a snowfall is just amazing. A feeling that you can’t express in words. By now you might have started planning in your mind to visit a place where snow falls. Don’t think too much. Here I have given the name of ten Best places in India where you can experience snowfall. Not only that you get a complete guide about those places in this article.
Know the Places:
1. Auli: IF YOU LOVE SKING! AULI IS YOUR PLACE.
One word – Majestic!#auli #snowscapes #shinebright #landscape #uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/k8u9KyJE6W
— RATNANJALI (@ratnanjali25) December 17, 2018
Where is it :
Auli is situated in Chamoli district of Uttarkhand.
How to reach:
- Airports- Jolly Grant Airport, Dheradun
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
- Railway station: Rishikesh Railway station
Dheradun Railway station
What to do:
- Ski in Auli
- Visit Gurso Bugyal
- Observe Chenab Lake
- Pay homage in Joshimath
- Adventurous trekking
What to eat:
Local delicacies
- Garhwali Cuisine
- Kachmauli
- Bal Mithai
- Singhori
Best time to visit:
- April to June – Visit if you like pleasant climate.
- October to February- Visit to experience snowfall and a picturesque fairytale view.
- January to March- Visit if you love skiing.
2. Gangtok: EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S 3rd HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
A heavy #snowfall was recorded in the upper reaches of #Gangtok on Wednesday morning.
According to the Met Department the mercury touched down 11 Degree Celsuis in Gangtok with rainfall. pic.twitter.com/UCJ12NPa2C— Arpan (@arpan378) January 25, 2018
Where is it : Gangtok is situated in East Sikkim of Sikkim.
How to reach:
- Airport: Pakyong Airport in Sikkim
- Railways: NJP in Siliguri
What to do:
- Visit Nathu La Pass
- Shop in MG Road
- Go to Rumtek Monastary
- Religious Tsomgo Lake
- Experience Ban Jhakri Falls
What to eat:
Local delicacies
- Momos
- Thukpa
- Wonton
- Gyathuk
- Thenthuk
Best time to visit:
- March to June- Visit to experience a pleasant weather
- October to February- Visit if you love snow
3. Pahalgam: BEST TOURIST DESTINATION TO EXPERIENCE SNOWFALL
Pahalgam today #paridase pic.twitter.com/LZWKR1sTOF
— zakir Hussain (@zakhuss5490) December 20, 2018
Where is it : Pahalgam is in Jammu and Kashmir.
How to reach:
- Airport- Srinagar Airport
- Railways- Srinagar Kashmir, Srinagar
Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir
What to do:
- Baisaran Hills
- Mamaleswar Temple
- Avantipur Temple
- Aru Village and Valley
- Tulian Lake
What to eat:
Local delicacies
- Matschgand
- Kaanti
- Modur Pulaav
- Muj Gaad
- Monji
Best time to visit:
- March to June: Visit to experience pleasant weather.
- July to September: Visit for Amarnath Yatra.
- October to February: Visit to experience mesmerizing snowfall.
4. Manali: INDIA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL RESORT TOWN.
An evening in #Manali after #snowfall. pic.twitter.com/iyJxVmLm7g
— Anil Gupta (@argupta77) December 12, 2018
Where is it : Manali is situated at Kullu in Himachal Pradesh
How to reach:
- Airport- Bhuntar Airport
- Railways-Kalka- Shimla railway
What to do:
- Visit Solang Valley
- Visit Old Manali
- Visit Naggar Castle
- Pay Homage at Manu temple
- Rohtang Pass
What to eat:
Local Delicacies
- Sidu
- Babru
- Trout
- Patande
- Bhey
Best time to visit:
- December to January- Visit to experience snowfall
- March to June – Pleasant weather
5. Shimla: THE QUEEN OF HILLS AND SPLENDID BEAUTY OF NATURE.
1st snowfall of this winter#snowfall #Shimla #hpu pic.twitter.com/7ZymZ1JXZF
— SushilSimpal444 (@sushilsimpal444) December 12, 2018
Where is it :
Shimla is in Himachal Pradesh
How to reach:
- Airport- Shimla Airport
- Railway- Kalka Shimla Railway
What to do:
- Toy train tour
- Shop from Lakkar Bazar
- Experience Ice Skating
- Do River Rafting
- Trek to the Jakhu Temple.
What to eat:
Local delicacies
- Channa Madra
- Chiken Anardana
- Siddus
- Sepu Bari Madra
- Auriya Kaddo
Best time to visit:
- March to June- This is the best time for tourist to visit Shimla
- October to February- This is the time people come to Shimla to enjoy snowfall.
6. Nainital: ONCE CALLED THE CITY OF LAKES! HAVE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES
#Nainital #view after #snowfall pic.twitter.com/XI37paQ9Ar
— राईटर साहेब (@writersahab) December 15, 2014
Where is it : Nainital is in Uttarakhand
How to reach:
- Airport- Delhi Airport
- Railway- Kathgodam railway station
What to do:
- Visit different Lakes.
- Visit Nainital zoo
- Cave garden
- Do rock climbing
- Shopping at the Tibetian Market
What to eat:
- Ras
- Baadi
- Bhatt ki Churkani
- Arsa
- Black and White Roti
Best time to visit:
- March to June- Visit Nainital for a pleasant weather
- October to February- Visit to enjoy snowfall
7. Kufri: BEAUTIFUL SKI DESTINATION
#Shimla,nearby areas of #Kufri #Narkanda are experiencing intermittent heavy #snowfall since 7am #HimachalPradesh #Travel #coldwave pic.twitter.com/US7KcAKgqa
— sudhakar (@naidusudhakar) January 16, 2017
Where is it: Kufri is situated in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
How to reach:
- Airport: Chandigarh Airport, Punjab
- Railways: Summer Hill, Shimla
What to do:
- Visit Kufri Fun World
- Skiing
- Mahasu peak
- Indira tourist Park
What to eat:
Local delicacies
- Sepu Bari Madra
- Chiken Anardana
- Siddus
- Auriya Kaddo
Best time to visit:
November to March – Visit Kufri at this time of the year to enjoy snow fall.
8. Munsiyari: DOING JUSTICE TO IT’S NAME, IT IS A BEAUTIFUL ABODE OF SNOW.
Merry Christmas🎄🎆🎉#Snowfall in #Munsiyari pic.twitter.com/ZemOnd1pG2
— Writer श्याम जोशी (@shyamformer) December 25, 2017
Where is it: Munsiyari is in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
How to reach:
- Airport– Pantnagar Airport
- Railway- Tanakpur
What to do: - Do trekking at Munsiyari.
- Visit the Pancchuli peaks
- Take a village tour
- Shopping in Munsiyari
What to eat:
- Khade Masale
- Mutton curry
Best time to visit:
- March to April- Pleasant Weather
- October to February- Visit to enjoy snowfall.
9. Sonmarg: A BEAUTIFUL HILLSTATION
Fresh #snowfall.
World famous Tourist Destinations #Gulmarg and #Sonmarg received fresh snowfall today. pic.twitter.com/9efpN0XA9X— Rifat Abdullah (@rifatabdullahh) November 14, 2018
Where is it: Sonmarg is in Ganderbal, Jammu Kashmir
How to reach:
- Airport- Srinagar International Airport
- Railways-Tawi railway station in Jammu
What to do:
- Visit Dal Lake
- Visit Mughal Gardens
- Visit Jam Masjid
- Wular Lake
What to eat:
- Marcha-Wangan Korma
- Monji
- Muj gaad
- Kaanti
Best time to visit:
- May to June- get pleasant weather
- November to April- snowfall in winters
10. Mangan: VISIT CARDEMOM CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Where is it : It is situated in North Sikkim, Sikkim
How to reach:
- Airport- Bagdogra Airport
- Railway- NJP railway station
What to do:
- Visit Rong Lungten Lee
- Visit Sirijonga Yuma Mangheem
- Phodong Monastery
- Singhik
What to eat:
Local delicacies
- Thukpa
- Wonton
- Gyathuk
Best time to visit:
- April to July- Visit to feel the pleasant weather
- October to February-Visit and enjoy the snowfall
Before you go to any new place, it is good to know about it well.
Good Knowledge gives you Great Satisfaction!