New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Conventional wisdom has it that there are just two seasons for Himalayan trekking: May-June and October-November. However, just as the recommendation that one shouldn't trek in the monsoon is a myth, so is it with winter treks. In fact, the benefits of winter treks are many: pristine trails with no crowds, chances of wildlife spotting, and days on end of bright sunshine and clear blue skies. Yes, it can get severely cold, and you will have to invest in the correct equipment (and know how to use it) but the joys of the intrepid winter trek are many. Here are five of the best treks.
Everest Base Camp trek: Khumbu, Nepal
Trekking to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) is in any case one of the most iconic Himalayan walks. If yo...