Ladakh
3850 mts
80 Km
About Trekking in India in January
Amongst the winter months in the Indian Himalayas, January is the one with maximum snowfall, bone-chilling weather, and the most majestic views. The temperature goes to minus. It is also the right time for one of India’s most popular treks, Chadar Trek or Frozen Lake Trek in Ladakh. By January, the Zanskar river freezes to the point that it becomes safe to walk over it and embark on one of the toughest treks in India.
January treks in the Indian Himalayas are often challenging. In Ladakh, other than the Chadar Trek, the Markha Valley Winter Trek is an adrenaline-rushing trek to do. Another Himalayan state of Uttarakhand becomes a trekker’s paradise in January. Dodital, Bedni Bugyal, Brahmatal, Kuari Pass, Pangarchulla Peak, and Har ki Dun are some of the top treks in Uttarakhand that are best done in January. In Sikkim, Dzongri, Goecha La, and Sandakphu can be best enjoyed in the month of January.
The winter month of January not only has tough treks but also has some short and easy treks to enjoy in Uttarakhand, Himachal, and Sikkim. Chopta Chandrashila, Nag Tibba, Dayara Bugyal, Panwali Kantha, and Kedarkantha are some of the best easy-moderate trekking places to do in January in Uttarakhand. In Himachal, a number of treks like Sainj Valley are ideal to do in this winter month.