Places Not To Visit in January: It is useless to go to these places in the month of January, do not plan a trip even by mistake
People often like to go to hill stations and cold places to enjoy snowfall and cold in winter. But there are some places where traveling in winter can become a cause of trouble. Traveling to these places can be risky due to heavy snowfall, road closures, extreme cold and bad weather. These places mostly include hill stations and places with heavy snowfall, where so much snow falls in January-February that the roads are completely closed and services come to a halt. Let us know the places in India where one should avoid visiting in winter.
Leh-Ladakh
Leh-Ladakh is included in the beautiful hill stations of India. The high lakes and snow-capped mountains of Leh-Ladakh attract everyone. Leh-Ladakh has cold weather throughout the year. However, in winters i.e. December, January and February, the temperature in Leh Ladakh drops below zero. It becomes challenging to roam here in such cold. In January, the temperature in Leh reaches -15 ° C and sometimes drops to -30 ° C. Most of the roads are closed due to heavy snowfall. Lack of oxygen and high altitude can cause health problems.
Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
A thick sheet of snow freezes in winter in Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Many villages and roads are cut off, so you can get stuck there. Extremely low temperatures and lack of electricity can cause trouble for travelers. The weather in Spiti Valley is very cold in January and it snows here. During this time the average temperature in Spiti Valley ranges from -15 ° C to -25 ° C.
Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Those going on Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand cannot go here in winter. Kedarnath temple is closed every year in November and opens in April-May. Due to heavy snowfall and bad weather, it is not possible to travel in this area. Health services and places to stay are not available.
Amarnath
Jammu and Kashmir is very cold during the winter season. Amarnath cave is situated here. The route to Amarnath cave is completely covered with snow in winter. In this month the temperature of Amarnath falls drastically and climbing can be risky. The most suitable time for the journey is June to August.