{"id":3658,"date":"2020-01-09T18:41:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T13:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/?p=3658"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:46:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:16:54","slug":"top-5-snow-destinations-in-the-northern-himalayas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/top-5-snow-destinations-in-the-northern-himalayas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Snow Destinations In The Northern Himalayas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a short break to the hills and get lost in the world of nature? Do you want to witness a paranormal view of snow-covered mountains, enjoy a bit of thrill, and want more to explore?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowy retreat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all you need for a memorable winter vacation. Sounds good? Let\u2019s keep it simple and have a look at the t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">op 5 snow destinations in the northern Himalayas:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Manali<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rohtang-pass-4-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Manali\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source: transindiatravel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A favorite hill station amidst backpackers &amp; honeymooners, Manali is one of the famous snow destinations in the northern Himalayas. Located on the bank of Beas River (Vyaas in Hindi), it\u2019s a perfect getaway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in the Parvati Valley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Manali, you\u2019ll experience the snow-covered Himalayas, lush greeneries and lots of snow. If you want more, you will get plenty of snow on the way to Rohtang pass, which is the main snow destination near Manali.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Get There<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> The ideal way to reach Manali is to book a self or chauffeur-driven <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/car-rental\/chandigarh\"><strong>car rental in Chandigarh<\/strong><\/a> or Delhi. This way, you can extend your Manali trip to Rohtang pass. <\/span><span class=\"zw-portion\" data-text-len=\"26\">If\u00a0you\u00a0enter\u00a0Manali<\/span><span class=\"zw-portion\" data-text-len=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"zw-portion\" data-text-len=\"22\">through bus or flight <\/span><span class=\"zw-portion\" data-text-len=\"20\">car\u00a0rental\u00a0in\u00a0Manali<\/span><span class=\"zw-portion\" data-text-len=\"34\"> is the best option to explore nearby.<\/span><span class=\"EOP EOP-readonly\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Months to Visit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October to March<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Places To Visit:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rohtang Pass<\/li>\n<li>Dassaur Lake<\/li>\n<li>Baes Kund<\/li>\n<li>Hidimba Temple<\/li>\n<li>Hot Water Springs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Mussoorie<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mussoorie-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"mussoorie \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mussoorie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mussoorie-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mussoorie-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mussoorie-372x248.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mussoorie-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mussoorie.jpg 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the best snow destinations in the northern Himalayas, Mussoorie has its own charm. Known as Queen of Hills, Mussoorie is a snowy hill station near Dehradun in the state of Uttarakhand. It is a perfect getaway for not only the mountain lover but also those looking to experience the beautiful sight of the rolling green slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s a boat ride in Mussoorie lake or a trek to the Gun Hill Point, this snowy retreat has something for every traveler. A favorite summer destination among British officers, Mussoorie is the place where footprints of the British are still visible. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Mussoorie is Mall Road, which gives off a distinct colonial vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Get There<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best option is to hire a car rental in Dehradun or take your car to Mussoorie if you up for a road trip to Mussoorie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Months to Visit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September to June<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Places To Visit:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mall Road<\/li>\n<li>Mussoorie Lake<\/li>\n<li>Lake Mist<\/li>\n<li>Kempty Falls<\/li>\n<li>Gun Hill<\/li>\n<li>Dhanaulti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Shimla<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Shimla Snowfall\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-372x209.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-510x287.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow-746x420.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/in-shimla_snow.jpg 944w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official summer capital of India since the 1860s, Shimla is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/7-offbeat-destinations-near-delhi-to-visit-this-november\/\"><strong>best snow destinations in the northern Himalayas<\/strong><\/a>. Shimla is the first choice for summer getaways and a perfect retreat for honeymooners.\u00a0 A favorite during the British era, Shimla holds a captivating appeal with beautiful colonial architecture, pedestrian-friendly Mall Road and beautiful churches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides splendid natural beauty, Shimla is also home to umpteen fun activities like enjoying the Toy Train ride, trekking to the Chadwick waterfall, ice skating at Shimla Ice Skating Club and golfing at Naldehra Golf Course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Get There<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shimla is easily accessible via Chandigarh-Shimla highway and it only takes around 3 and a half hours to reach here via road, so the best option so to hire a car rental in Chandigarh and make your way up to Shimla.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Months to Visit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September to April<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Places To Visit:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mall Road<\/li>\n<li>Kufri<\/li>\n<li>Chail<\/li>\n<li>Kalka Shimla Toy Train<\/li>\n<li>Tattapan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Gulmarg<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-1-600x389.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-1-600x389.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-1-463x300.jpg 463w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-1-372x241.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-1-510x331.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-1.jpg 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gulmarg is famous for being one of the best snow destinations in the northern Himalayas. Located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, it&#8217;s a crown jewel among the hill resorts in North India.\u00a0 The exceptional beauty of Gulmarg, especially when covered in a carpet of snow during winters, is a sight to behold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled amidst the snow-covered Himalayas, meadows of flowers, and evergreen forested valleys, Gulmarg is one of the top honeymoon destinations in northern India. Along with skiing, snowboarding, and trekking, Gulmarg also has the world&#8217;s second-highest Gondola ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Get There<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily reach Gulmarg from Srinagar via a taxi.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can also hire a car rental in Chandigarh or Delhi and head straight to Gulmarg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Months to Visit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March to June<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Places To Visit:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gulmarg Gondola<\/li>\n<li>Khilanmarg<\/li>\n<li>Alphathar Lake<\/li>\n<li>Ningli Nalla<\/li>\n<li>Gulmarg Snow Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Ladakh<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-6-600x339.jpg\" alt=\"ladakh\" width=\"600\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-6-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-6-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-6-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-6-372x210.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-6-510x288.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-6.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an abundance of attractions to visit and fabulous landscapes, you are in for a visual treat once you reached the roof of the world. Surrounded by two of the world&#8217;s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, Ladakh has a unique place among other snow destinations in the northern Himalayas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the winter season, this place becomes a white wonderland with endless fields of snow. It offers everything to its travelers, from nature, geography, sceneries to the modest cultures. Ladakh is truly a heaven on Earth and one of the few places on earth where you can get sunstroke and frostbite at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Get There<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can reach Ladakh via a highway, which leads to Leh city. Hire a car self-drive car rental in Chandigarh or Delhi for a legendary Ladakh road trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Months to Visit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April to June<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Places To Visit:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pangong Lake<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic Hill<\/li>\n<li>Leh Place<\/li>\n<li>Chadar Lake<\/li>\n<li>Tso Moriri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After reading this, are you ready to head down to these amazing snow destinations in the northern Himalayas for a snowy retreat? If you have any follow up questions &amp; queries regarding this blog or about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/\">AVIS Car Rental<\/a>, do tell us in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a short break to the hills&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[443,10,1],"tags":[],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3658"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3658"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3658\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6094,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3658\/revisions\/6094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}