Several Indian destinations become inaccessible during winter months due to extreme weather conditions and challenging terrain. Regions like Zanskar Valley in Ladakh and North Sikkim face heavy snowfall, frozen passes, and sub-zero temperatures, leading to road closures and travel restrictions from November to March. Gurez Valley in Jammu and Kashmir also experiences similar isolation. These areas, popular in warmer seasons, are effectively cut off, impacting residents and suspending tourism until late spring or early summer.