Aru Valley

Aru Valley is another one of the best places to visit in Kashmir in December. Located around 12 kilometers from Pahalgam, the Aru Valley is surrounded by the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas, and also serves as the base camp for numerous treks in the area, including the ones to the Tarsar Lake and Kolahoi Glacier.

Home to the Aru River, the entire valley gets covered in snow in the month of December, thereafter becoming a very beautiful sight to witness. Besides trekking, you can also enjoy other adventure activities in Aru Valley in December, such as hiking, horse riding, and more. The snow-covered meadows, frozen ice spots in the lakes and rivers, as well as the rolling mountainsides also make Aru Valley a great place to indulge in Heli skiing and skiing.

Location: Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir