Winter treks in India, December to February
For snow between December and February, the first-timer options are the Uttarakhand treks: Nag Tibba (3,020 m), Dayara Bugyal (3,642 m), Deoriatal-Chandrashila (3,683 m), Brahmatal (3,734 m), Kedarkantha (3,810 m), Kuari Pass (3,815 m), Gulabi Kantha (4,023 m). Nag Tibba is the cheapest all-in from Delhi NCR at ₹6,000–14,000. If you live in Mumbai, Pune or Bengaluru and have a weekend, winter is also the best season for the Sahyadri and Western Ghats day treks.
Our winter departures
Batches we run this winter. Seats and prices are the same as on the booking page.
| Trek | Dates | Price | Seats | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulabi Kantha Winter Trek 4,000m · 5 days | 20-24 Dec 2026 | ₹12,000 | 12 of 12 spots left | Book |
| Gulabi Kantha Winter Trek 4,000m · 5 days | 25-29 Dec 2026 | ₹12,000 | 12 of 12 spots left | Book |
| Gulabi Kantha Winter Trek 4,000m · 5 days | 27-31 Dec 2026 | ₹12,000 | 12 of 12 spots left | Book |
| Gulabi Kantha Winter Trek 4,000m · 5 days | 2-6 Jan 2027 | ₹12,000 | 12 of 12 spots left | Book |
Himalayan snow treks, compared
Sorted by altitude. "All-in" adds return travel, hotel nights, food, gear rental and permits to the package price, for one person sharing. Prices checked 7 June 2026; work out your own city in the trek cost calculator.
| Trek | Max altitude | Trek days | Winter months | Package | All-in from Delhi NCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nag Tibba Uttarakhand, from Pantwari | 3,020 m | 2 | Dec, Jan, Feb | ₹3,000–6,500 | ₹6,000–14,000 |
| Dayara Bugyal Uttarakhand, from Raithal or Barsu | 3,642 m | 5 | Dec, Jan, Feb | ₹6,500–13,000 | ₹11,000–22,000 |
| Deoriatal-Chandrashila Uttarakhand, from Sari or Chopta | 3,683 m | 5 | Dec, Jan (ok), Feb (ok) | ₹8,000–14,000 | ₹15,000–28,000 |
| Brahmatal Uttarakhand, from Lohajung | 3,734 m | 6 | Dec, Jan, Feb | ₹8,500–15,000 | ₹16,000–30,000 |
| Kedarkantha Uttarakhand, from Sankri | 3,810 m | 6 | Dec, Jan, Feb | ₹6,500–12,000 | ₹12,000–24,000 |
| Kuari Pass Uttarakhand, from Joshimath or Karchi | 3,815 m | 6 | Dec, Jan (ok), Feb (ok) | ₹7,000–16,000 | ₹16,000–32,000 |
| Gulabi Kantha TVT runs it Uttarakhand, from Hanuman Chatti | 4,023 m | 5 | Dec, Jan (ok), Feb (ok) | ₹6,500–13,000 | ₹14,000–28,000 |
Pick by the month you can travel
The trek finder ranks these against your city, days, budget and fitness. These links open it with snow and your month already set. Add your 5 km time: until it knows your fitness, the finder holds back the snow treks and shows easier routes first.
Winter weekend treks near Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru
No snow, but December to February is the dry, cool window for the Sahyadri and Western Ghats. All are two trek days or less.
| Trek | State | Max altitude | Nearest city | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kudremukh | Karnataka | 1,894 m | Bengaluru or Mangalore | ₹1,500–4,500 |
| Kumara Parvata | Karnataka | 1,712 m | Bengaluru or Mangalore | ₹1,500–4,000 |
| Makalidurga | Karnataka | 1,117 m | Bengaluru | ₹250–1,500 |
| Mullayanagiri | Karnataka | 1,930 m | Bengaluru or Mangalore | ₹300–1,500 |
| Skandagiri | Karnataka | 1,450 m | Bengaluru | ₹500–2,500 |
| Tadiandamol | Karnataka | 1,748 m | Bengaluru or Mysuru | ₹1,800–4,000 |
| Bhimashankar | Maharashtra | 1,040 m | Mumbai or Pune | ₹1,000–3,000 |
| Harishchandragad | Maharashtra | 1,424 m | Mumbai or Pune | ₹1,500–4,500 |
| Kalsubai | Maharashtra | 1,646 m | Mumbai, Pune or Nashik | ₹800–2,500 |
| Rajmachi | Maharashtra | 838 m | Mumbai or Pune | ₹800–2,500 |
| Torna Fort | Maharashtra | 1,403 m | Pune | ₹500–2,000 |
Questions
Which is the easiest snow trek in India for a beginner?
Of the winter snow treks, Dayara Bugyal (3,642 m, 5 trek days) is the one our trek data rates a good fit for someone with no trekking experience. Nag Tibba is the shortest way to see snow at 2 trek days and 3,020 m. The rest ask for 5 to 6 days and steady cardio.
Is December, January or February better for a snow trek?
It depends on the trek. 7 of the 7 snow treks rate Dec a best month; 4 of the 7 snow treks rate Jan a best month; 4 of the 7 snow treks rate Feb a best month. Nag Tibba, Dayara Bugyal, Brahmatal, Kedarkantha hold their best window through January and February; the others are at their best in December and acceptable after. The table shows each trek's winter months.
How much does a winter trek in Uttarakhand cost?
Trek packages for the Uttarakhand winter treks start at ₹3,000–6,500 for Nag Tibba. With travel, stays, food and gear rental, the all-in cost for Nag Tibba is ₹6,000–14,000 from Delhi NCR, ₹15,000–28,000 from Mumbai and ₹16,000–31,000 from Bengaluru. Prices were last checked on 7 June 2026.