Udaipur, December 25,2024 - As winter sets in across much of the globe, many regions are experiencing freezing temperatures. But have you ever wondered which places on Earth are the coldest? The intensity of winter in any location is primarily shaped by its unique geographical conditions. From high-altitude mountains to remote polar regions, the coldest places on Earth are found in some of the most extreme environments. In this article, we will explore not only the coldest places around the world but also highlight some of the chilliest regions in India. 

TOP COLDEST PLACES IN INDIA

India has several cold regions, especially in the northern and northeastern parts of the country. Here are some of the coldest places in India:

Drass, Jammu & Kashmir
Known as the "Gateway to Ladakh," Drass is one of the coldest inhabited places in India. Winter temperatures can drop to as low as -45°C.

Leh, Ladakh
Located at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, Leh experiences extremely cold winters with temperatures reaching -30°C to -40°C.

Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir
Kargil, situated in the northern part of India, has cold winters with temperatures dipping as low as -40°C.

Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley experiences harsh winters with temperatures dropping to -30°C to -40°C in some areas.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Although not as cold as the places above, Manali can have freezing temperatures in the winter, especially in higher areas, with temperatures going below -10°C.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla experiences snowfall during winters, and temperatures can drop to around -5°C to -10°C in the coldest months.

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang is one of the coldest places in the northeastern region, where temperatures can fall to -20°C during winters.

The coldest places on Earth are typically found in polar regions or high-altitude areas.

THE COLDEST PLACES ON EARTH

Vostok Station, Antarctica

This Russian research station holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth, at −89.2°C (−128.6°F). 

Oymyakon, Russia

A rural village in Siberia, Oymyakon is known for its extremely cold winters, with temperatures reaching −67.7°C (−89.9°F).

Verkhoyansk, Russia

Another town in Siberia, it is often compared to Oymyakon for its cold climate, with temperatures as low as −67.6°C (−89.7°F).

Eismitte, Greenland

A research station in Greenland, it has recorded temperatures as low as −64.9°C (−84.8°F).

Summit of Mount Everest, Nepal/Tibet

At such high altitudes, temperatures can drop to −60°C (−76°F), especially in the winter months.

High Antarctica
Certain areas in the high Antarctic experience surface temperatures as low as -98°C (-144°F).

Hornstrandir, Iceland
A cold region of tundra, cliffs, and stormy shores, isolated from the rest of Iceland by the Drangajökull glacier.

North Ice, Greenland
A remote research station located in the harsh, icy expanse of Greenland, known for its extreme cold and isolation.

Snag, Yukon, Canada
A remote village in the Yukon, known for recording one of the coldest temperatures in North America, reaching -63°C (-81°F).

Prospect Creek, Alaska, USA
A location in Alaska famous for its extreme cold, where the temperature once plummeted to -62.2°C (-80°F), making it one of the coldest places in the United States.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The capital city of Mongolia, known for its extremely cold winters, with temperatures often dropping below -40°C (-40°F) in the coldest months. It is one of the coldest capital cities in the world.

These areas experience extreme cold due to their geographic location and, in some cases, their high altitudes.

Note: The places mentioned above are listed as some of the coldest locations on Earth, according to various sources.