Drass, Jammu & Kashmir – Known as the "Second Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth," temperatures can drop to -45°F (-43°C) due to its high altitude and position in the Himalayas.
Leh, Ladakh – Temperatures can plummet to -40°F (-40°C) in winter because of its arid, high-altitude desert climate.
Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir – Winter temperatures reach around -40°F (-40°C) due to its location in the northern Himalayas with heavy snowfall.
Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh – Winters see temperatures as low as -30°F (-34°C) because of its remote location in the cold desert region of the Himalayas.
Zanskar Valley, Ladakh – Temperatures can drop to -40°F (-40°C) due to its remote location at high altitudes with minimal sunlight and harsh winters.
Channel swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika and his family celebrate every single religious festival of both Muslims as well as Hindus.