Where to find snow in March
Auli, Gulmarg and Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La lead a list of 13. Places where snow is likely in March and the trip is still practical, ranked by how good each is for snow.
Ranked from our own destination data on season, difficulty, altitude, cost and who each place suits. Not paid for, and not the same as “most popular”.
- 1Uttarakhand · Joshimath, ChamoliAuliAt its best in March; easy, 4–5 days.Snow slopes with a view of Nanda Devi, and India's best-known ski meadow outside Gulmarg.Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov · Why not: Snowfall is unreliable some winters; check reports before booking a ski trip.
- 2Kashmir · BaramullaGulmargAt its best in March; easy, 3–4 days.India's ski resort — deep powder, the Gondola to Apharwat, and meadows in summer.Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun · Why not: Expensive in peak winter and very crowded around New Year.
- 3Sikkim · East SikkimTsomgo Lake & Nathu LaAt its best in March; easy, 4 days.A glacial lake at 3,750 m and the old Silk Route pass on the China border, a day trip from Gangtok.Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec · Why not: Permit-only, crowded in season, and the altitude jumps fast on a day trip.
- 4Uttarakhand · Lohajung, ChamoliBrahmatalAt its best in March; easy to moderate, 6–7 days.A winter trek with frozen lakes and close views of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.Best months: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · Why not: Longer journey to the trailhead — about 10–11 hours by road from Kathgodam or Rishikesh.
- 5Uttarakhand · Barsu, UttarkashiDayara BugyalAt its best in March; easy to moderate, 5–6 days.Rolling alpine meadows at 3,600 m with a gentle gradient — the friendliest high-altitude trek in Garhwal.Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov · Why not: Not a summit trek — you go for the meadow, not for a peak.
- 6Uttarakhand · Sankri, UttarkashiKedarkanthaAt its best in March; easy to moderate, 6 days.The classic first winter trek: pine forest, snow camps and a summit sunrise over the Garhwal range.Best months: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · Why not: It is the most crowded winter trek in India — camps are packed on weekends and around New Year.
- 7Himachal · KulluManali & SolangPossible in March; easy, 3–5 days.The classic honeymoon and family hill station, with winter snow at Solang and Atal Tunnel.Best months: Dec, Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Oct · Why not: Traffic jams and crowds in peak season; it can feel like a city in the hills.
- 8Sikkim · North SikkimLachung & Yumthang ValleyAt its best in March; easy, 5–6 days.A wooden village under sheer cliffs and a valley of rhododendrons and hot springs, with Zero Point beyond.Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov · Why not: Long, rough drives from Gangtok, and roads close after landslides.
- 9Arunachal · TawangTawang & Sela PassAt its best in March; easy, 6–7 days.India's largest monastery in a high valley near Bhutan and Tibet, reached over the snowy Sela Pass.Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov · Why not: Two long days by road each way from Guwahati, and Sela can close in heavy snow.
- 10Sikkim · Pakyong, East SikkimZuluk & the Silk RouteAt its best in March; easy, 4–5 days.The zigzag Old Silk Route road through Zuluk, Thambi viewpoint and Kupup lake.Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec · Why not: Very basic homestays, permit-only, and snow can block the road in winter.
- 11Uttarakhand · Chopta, RudraprayagChopta, Tungnath & ChandrashilaAt its best in March; easy to moderate, 4–5 days.A short climb to the highest Shiva temple in the world and a 360° Himalayan summit.Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov · Why not: Tungnath temple is closed in winter (roughly Nov–Apr), and the meadow is busy on long weekends.
- 12Nepal · Kaski, GandakiAnnapurna Base CampAt its best in March; moderate, 8–10 days.A teahouse trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by 7,000–8,000 m peaks.Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov · Why not: Thousands of stone steps; the Chhomrong section is hard on knees.
- 13Uttarakhand · Sankri, UttarkashiHar Ki DunPossible in March; easy to moderate, 7–8 days.A cradle-shaped valley below Swargarohini, walked through ancient Mahabharata-linked villages.Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov · Why not: Long drive to Sankri first, and the trail is popular in May–June and September–October.
Snow in March: quick answers
Where to find snow in March: which are the top picks?
Auli, Gulmarg and Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La come first of 13 places. Places where snow is likely in March and the trip is still practical, ranked by how good each is for snow.
Which of these is the easiest?
Auli, in Uttarakhand: it reaches 3,050 m and needs 4 days on the ground.
Which is the cheapest?
Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila, at about ₹2,200 per person per day on the ground.
Which goes the highest?
Lachung & Yumthang Valley, at 4,700 m.