The mercury is rising in the spring, want to eat ice cream on a hot afternoon? Here are the top five addresses

The mood of spring is now in the plain. A light finger touch on the fan regulator. The heat has started to tingle in the rise and fall of the knob. And within a few days, Bengalis will start gasping. The extreme will become intense. And if you want to go to the mountains to get rid of the heat at that time, why not look for ice? Although it is usually warm in late March, some parts of India are covered with snow. Do you want to avoid the crowds and witness the snowfall in solitude? Then don’t miss these 5 places.

1. Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir

This ‘Valley of Flowers’ of Kashmir is pure white in March. This township in the Pirpanjal range is now a paradise for skiing-lovers. When you reach Afarwat Peak by riding the highest gondola ride in Asia, you will feel like you are standing in a fairyland. This is the best time to visit the Ice Kingdom as the crowds are less.

2. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

For those with adventure in their blood, Spiti is unbeatable. This cool desert of Himachal remains well below freezing even in March. The villages of Qaza, Kibbar or Hikkim were then covered with snow. The frozen Spiti river under the blue sky and the silence of the Buddhist monastery will give rise to a magical experience. If you are lucky, you can see snow leopards.

3. Auli, Uttarakhand

This ski resort in the Garhwal Himalayas is like the Switzerland of India. The joy of skiing on the slopes with the Nandadevi peak in front is different. The ropeway from Joshimath to Auli is thrilling. Tourism infrastructure is well developed here. So it is perfect for visiting the ice with family.

4. Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim

This valley in Sikkim is mainly famous for its rhododendrons but only snow here in March. On the way from Lachung to Yumthang, the half-frozen form of the Teesta is breathtaking. A little further on to ‘Zero Point’ or Yumesamdong, miles upon miles of nothing but ice and rock can be seen.

5. Manali and Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Manali has always been a tourist favorite. In the month of March, if you go to Solang Valley, a little away from Manali city, you will find plenty of snow. Crossing the Atal Tunnel towards Sisu, you will see a snow-white landscape. For those who don’t want to go too far, Manali is the best option.