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Top 15 Cold Places in India to Visit in Summer 2024

By TripFactory Holidays

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang La, a high mountain pass in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, connects Lahaul and Spiti Valleys with Kullu Valley. Despite being one of India's coldest places, it attracts tourists for  its amazing views.

Srinagar

Srinagar, located in Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its picturesque landscape and serene beauty, despite being one of India's coldest places. Millions of tourists visit for its beauty.

Sonamarg

Sonmarg, a famous tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, is known for  its harsh weather conditions, with temperatures reaching -6°Celsius throughout the year.

Spiti Valley

Spiti Valley, located in Himachal Pradesh, is one of India's coldest regions, known for its stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. Known as Little Tibet, it hosts Tibetan villages and monasteries.

Munisiyari

Munisiyari, a popular tourist destination with snow-capped mountains, Goriganga river, shrines, temples, warm locals, and trekking opportunities, attracts thousands of worshippers annually.

Sela Pass

Sela pass, located in Arunachal Pradesh, is a popular tourist destination and gateway to Tawang, surrounded by snow-capped Himalayas and rare species.

Lachen and Thangu Valley

Thangu Valley, located in Sikkim's Mangan district, offers scenic views, tranquil valleys, and warm local cuisine. At 3962m, it attracts millions of tourists annually.

Leh Ladakh

Leh Ladakh, is known as the cold desert of India, experiencing harsh winters and extreme weather conditions. Known for snow-capped mountains, stunning landscapes, and underpopulation.

Siachen Glacier

Siachen Glacier, located in Karakoram, Ladakh, is the world's second coldest place and the largest glacier in the Karakoram range. Its harsh winters and strategic importance make it a dangerous place to live.

Dras

Dras valley experiences extreme climatic conditions, snowfall, and extreme temperatures, making it ideal for winter sports and trekking routes, including the famous Amarnath Yatra.

Kalpa

Kalpa, Kinnaur's main village, is renowned for its beautiful temples, monasteries, apple orchards, and stunning Kinnaur-Kailash range, offering a serene escape.

Hemkund Sahib 

Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, is a 4,362 m altitude glacial lake surrounded by seven snow-clad peaks, attracting tourists during summer and winter.

Kargil

Kargil, India's coldest town, is situated along the Suru river at 2,676m. Nearby attractions include Pashkum, a historic castle ruins town, and Mulbek, a Buddhist village.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling, a hill station in West Bengal, is known for its natural beauty, tea plantations, colonial buildings, UNESCO World Heritage site Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and tea gardens.

Ooty

Ooty, a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu, offers a pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, and numerous tea plantations, making it an ideal summer vacation spot.

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