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Snowfall in the Himalayas is becoming less predictable. In some winters, popular hill stations wait for weeks before receiving their first snowfall. In other years, snow arrives in December but disappears quickly. Sometimes, the mountains receive heavy snowfall in January or February after a long dry spell.
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Winter treks in Uttarakhand offer a wonderful opportunity to explore the snow-covered Himalayas, dense forests, beautiful alpine meadows and traditional mountain villages. During winter, many trekking routes in Garhwal and Kumaon receive snowfall. As a result, these places attract adventure lovers from different parts of India.
Devidhura Bagwal Mela is one of the most unique traditional fairs of Uttarakhand. It is held every year at Devidhura in Champawat district during Raksha Bandhan, on the full moon day of Shravan. The fair is famous across Uttarakhand because of its traditional Bagwal, in which people belonging to four traditional Khams come together for a symbolic battle.
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The Himalayas are home to many legends that have passed from one generation to another through songs and oral traditions. Among all the folk tales of Uttarakhand, Rajula–Malushahi holds a special place. It is not just a romantic story. It is a tale of love, courage, sacrifice, faith, politics, and the rich cultural heritage of Kumaon.
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If there is one place in Uttarakhand where nature still rules, it is Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Spread across the beautiful Shivalik hills, this vast forest is home to majestic elephants, elusive Bengal tigers, leopards, hundreds of bird species and countless other wild animals. Every year, thousands of nature lovers, wildlife photographers and adventure seekers visit Rajaji to experience its rich biodiversity. While many tourists come here for a jeep safari, Rajaji offers much more than wildlife sightings. It tells the story of the Himalayan foothills, the Ganga River, ancient forests and the continuous efforts being made to protect one of India’s most important ecosystems.
Among the many sacred towns of Uttarakhand, Ukhimath holds a very special place in the religious geography of the Himalayas. Thousands of pilgrims visit Kedarnath every year, while many devotees undertake the difficult trek to Madmaheshwar. However, very few people know that during winter, when both these high-altitude temples remain covered under deep snow, their worship continues at a small Himalayan town known as Ukhimath.
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The Asian Ski Mountaineering Championships 2026 has become a big moment for Indian winter sports. This event took place at Yabuli Ski Resort in Harbin, China. It started on 16 March 2026 and will continue till 20 March 2026.
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Many people know Auli as a winter skiing destination. During winter months, snow covers the slopes and attracts thousands of adventure lovers. However, many travellers do not know that Auli in summer is equally beautiful and peaceful.
Osla village is one of the most unique Himalayan villages in Uttarakhand. It lies in the remote region of Uttarkashi district, inside the famous Har Ki Dun valley. Most travellers know Osla because people here worship Duryodhan, a character from the Mahabharata. This tradition makes the village culturally very special.
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