At –30°C, life slows to a near standstill, and in India such extreme cold is found only in its highest reaches. Representational image/Pexels
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Firstpost08-01-2026, 12:05

India's Deep Freeze: Towns Where Temperatures Plunge Below -30°C

  • India's northern regions host towns like Dras, Spiti Valley, and Murgo, experiencing extreme winters with temperatures often falling below -30°C.
  • Dras, in Ladakh, is India's coldest inhabited place, with mercury occasionally dropping to -40°C due to its unique valley geography.
  • Spiti Valley, a high-altitude cold desert in Himachal Pradesh, sees temperatures near -30°C, leading to isolated settlements and challenging conditions.
  • Murgo, a remote Ladakh settlement near the Siachen Glacier, records winter temperatures around -30°C, relying on military support for survival.
  • Siachen Glacier, though not a town, is India's coldest region, with military units enduring temperatures as low as -50°C.

Why It Matters: Discover India's extreme cold zones where life endures brutal winters and sub-zero temperatures.

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