Skip Shimla and Mussoorie! Discover Offbeat Winter Destinations in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh for a Quiet Winter Getaway

Kanatal is an irresistible offbeat hill station located in Uttarakhand that offers lush green forests, apple orchards, fruit trees, and breathtaking hills. The pretty village offers perfect peace time to walk with nature scattered by different varieties of wildflowers. Situated at an altitude of around 8,500 feet, it is known for the haunting beauty, the lush green forests, and the calm surroundings.
Kanatal is very accessible by road and is at a distance of 78 kilometers from Dehradun, the nearest big city. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh and the closest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.
Offbeat location Kanatal, being a great spot in Uttarakhand to avoid tourist rushes and to see the unscathed beauty of the Himalayas, is a must-visit offbeat location.

Also known as "Little Kashmir," Munsiyari is a beautiful village in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It is an adventure trek with panoramic views of snow-covered Himalayas and a haven for nature lovers. This charming hill station, at a scenic altitude of 7,200 feet, boasts the snow-capped peaks of the Panchachuli Range in the Himalayas. Munsiyari has natural beauty, adventurous trekking trails, and serene ambiance that encourage nature lovers and adventure seekers to visit this place.
Munsiyari is just perfect for the wanderlust who aims to find himself away from the crowded hill stations to enjoy the pristine beauty of the Himalayas. For adventure lovers or a soothing ambiance or experiencing the deepest kind of relationship with nature, Munsiyari indeed is an experience that leaves imprints unique and offbeat.

A treasure hidden near Nainital, Peora is nestled away in the Kumaon Hills. This quaint little village lies wrapped in dense pine forests and stunning views of the Himalayas. The old-world charm of this quaint little village would be revealed while walking through the apple orchards.
Peora is a quiet and offbeat village, offering its own charm at the foot of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, 10 km from Mukteshwar and 23 km from Almora. It was at an altitude of almost 6,600 feet, so Peora was often termed the "Fruit Bowl of Uttarakhand" as it has orchards galore. This quaint village is a haven of peace and serenity, views of the snow-covered Himalayan ranges, and offering peeps into rural life at its best.

Naukuchiatal is a small, secluded lake village for those in search of an isolated sojourn amidst nature. There is the nine-cornered lake here, about 1 km in length and plunges to a depth of 40 meters.
 

Located in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh, Sangla Valley is a quiet retreat from the urban mayhem. Surrounded by the rugged mountain slopes, deep woodlands, and snow-clad peaks, the valley is renowned for its red apple orchards and flowering cherry trees.

Visit these unexplored winter tourism destinations for that wonderful, peaceful holiday far away from the jollies.