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.

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