Moderate–Difficult
Ladakh
Markha Valley Trek
The Markha Valley trek is a 65–80 km trail in Ladakh crossing Kongmaru La (5,200m), passing remote villages and Hemis National Park over 7–9 days.
8 days 5,200 mJul – Sep
Walk the white season
Snow Treks in India
Snow treks put you on white trails through frosted pine forest and frozen meadows to glowing sunrise summits. With the right route they are the winter Himalaya at its most photogenic and, surprisingly, its most beginner friendly.
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Treks in category
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Prime regions
India wide
Coverage
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Why choose snow treks?
There is nothing like your first walk on snow. Winter routes in Uttarakhand and Himachal deliver the full alpine experience of powder, snow laden forests and wide summit panoramas without any technical climbing, given the right guide and gear.
There is nothing quite like your first walk on snow. Winter routes in Uttarakhand and Himachal give you powder underfoot, snow laden forests and a wide summit panorama, and the classics ask for nothing more than good gear and a guide. The season runs from December to February, and December is the gentlest way in.
Top snow treks
Moderate
Himachal Pradesh
Sar Pass Trek
Sar Pass Trek is a 49 km moderate Himalayan trek in Himachal Pradesh, reaching 4,250 m, best done May–June over 5–6 days from Kasol to Barshaini.
5 days 4,250 mMay – Jun
Very Difficult
Ladakh
Stok Kangri Trek
The Stok Kangri trek is a high-altitude mountaineering route in Ladakh, India, reaching a summit of 6,153 metres — one of India's most accessible 6,000m+ peaks.
8 days 6,153 mJul – Sep
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Himachal Pradesh
Triund Trek
Triund Trek is a 9 km Easy-Moderate Himalayan trail from McLeod Ganj (1,457 m) to Triund Top (2,875 m) in Himachal Pradesh, ideal for beginners.
2 days 2,875 mOct – Dec
Difficult
Uttarakhand
Roopkund Trek
Plan your Roopkund trek with our 2026 guide: route, itinerary, permits, costs, best time & packing list for India's mysterious Skeleton Lake at 5,029 m.
8 days 5,029 mSep – Nov
Expert Only
Uttarakhand
Auden's Col Trek
Auden's Col trek is a 14–16 day extreme-grade glaciated crossing in Uttarakhand, connecting Gangotri to Ghuttu via a col at ~5,490 m.
15 days 5,490 mMay – Jun
Difficult
Himachal Pradesh
Bara Bhangal trek
The Bara Bhangal trek is a 65–70 km, 7–8 day difficult trek in Himachal Pradesh crossing Thamsar Pass (~4,708 m) to reach one of India's most remote villages.
7 days 4,708 mJul – Sep
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Uttarakhand
Brahmatal Trek
The Brahmatal Trek is a 6-day easy-to-moderate winter trek in Uttarakhand reaching 3,682 m (12,090 ft), best done December–February for frozen lakes and Himalay
6 days 3,682 m (12,090 ft)Dec – Apr
Very Difficult
Ladakh
Chadar Trek
The Chadar Trek is a 10-day winter expedition on the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh, operating mid-January to mid-February, graded Difficult to Strenuous.
10 days 3,800 mJan – Mar
Compare snow treks
How these snow treks compare on difficulty, duration, season and altitude.
| Trek | Difficulty | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Markha Valley Trek | Moderate–Difficult | 8 days |
| Sar Pass Trek | Moderate | 5 days |
| Stok Kangri Trek | Very Difficult | 8 days |
| Triund Trek | Easy–Moderate | 2 days |
| Roopkund Trek | Difficult | 8 days |
| Auden's Col Trek | Expert Only | 15 days |
| Bara Bhangal trek | Difficult | 7 days |
| Brahmatal Trek | Easy–Moderate | 6 days |
| Chadar Trek | Very Difficult | 10 days |
Planning your snow treks
- Carry microspikes and gaiters because snow and ice underfoot are a given
- Pack winter grade insulation and an insulated sleeping system
- Trek from December to February and choose December if you are new to snow
- Never head above the snowline alone and go with a guide in winter
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