We will tell you the places to visit in winter. Not the only cold place in India. There are many more places where the temperature drops to minus degrees and which are counted among the coldest places in India, so you can plan to visit. Let us tell you today about those places, which are included in the coldest places in India.
Many people are fond of going to the hilly side. The pleasant weather and natural views of the mountains attract everyone. People living in Delhi-NCR and its surrounding areas go to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The crowd of tourists is highest in these two states only. The tourist season of the hilly places here never ends. Today we are also telling you about Chopta Hill Station of Uttarakhand which is very beautiful. You can also do trekking and camping in Chopta. Chopta is located at a distance of about 185 kilometers from Haridwar. The fresh air and green hills here will refresh your mind. Let us tell you what you can see in Chopta.
The most famous pilgrimage and tourist destination of Chopta is Tungnath Temple. It is situated at a distance of 3.5 kilometers from Chopta. The Tunganath temple situated at this height is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is one of the five Kedar temples. It is said that Pandava king had laid the foundation of Tunganath temple. In winter, this place is completely covered with snow, due to which the doors of Tunganath temple remain closed for six months.
Harsil
About 3 kilometers from Harsil. Dharali, situated at a distance, is a small village, which is unique in beauty. Bhagiratha river present near this village forms an attraction for the travelers. The flowing water of the river sounds like music, which all the tourists stop to see. It is said that Dharali is the place where Bhagiratha performed penance to bring the river Ganga to earth. It is also a very sacred place for Hindus. Here Lord Shankar is worshiped as the protector.
Dras
Dras is also one of the most beautiful places in India. to this place “gate of ladakh” It is also called and it is also one of the coldest places in India. Dras, located in Kargil district, serves as an important route for people going to Amarnath and Sialkot. Situated at an altitude of 10,761 feet (3,280 m) above sea level, Dras is known for its beautiful views and snowfall.
Siachen Glacier
Siachen Glacier is located in the Northern Karakoram Range. . Siachen is one of the coldest places in India. The world’s highest mountain receives snowfall here. The minimum temperature here reaches -50 degrees Celsius, due to which it is one of the coldest places in the country. The temperature in Siachen drops to -10°C during the summer months. Many soldiers have lost their lives here due to cold air.