Pahalgam – Jammu and Kashmir
Pahalgam is a small town located in the Anantnag district of Jammu
and Kashmir. A major destination where snow skiing is undertaken
heavily, the place is very popular among all the regions of western
Himalayas. The added availability of breathtaking views makes the place a
favorite with trekkers and skiers alike. The best time to visit is in
the months from December to March, when the snow is nice and thick.
There is also ample options for accommodation due to high rush of
tourists.
Gulmarg – Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg is a nice little place in the Baramla district of Jammu and
Kashmir. Popularly known as the “Heartland of winter sports like skiing
in India” the place is the 7th best skiing destination of Asia. Gulmarg
also has the famous “Gulmarg Gondola” which is the highest cable car in
the whole world. The best time to visit the region is during the months
of December to March. Skiing expeditions are enjoyed very nicely and
thus make sure to get to gulmarg this year with your whole gang of
family and friends.
Solang Nala – Himachal Pradesh
Solang nala is a famous valley in Manali, Himachal
Pradesh. The place is famous for conducting many types of winter games,
especially skiing. There are many tournaments organized as well as
workshops held for teaching amateurs the basics of skiing. Other summer
games that are popular here are parachuting, paragliding, skating and
zorbing. One can visit the area in any month because the steady trickle
of visitors keep the place always alive. For ski lovers, make sure to
visit solang valley this season
Narkanda – Himachal Pradesh
Narkanda is a small little town in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh,
which is famous for its abundance of snow and thus very popular for
skiing. Narkanda actually doubles up as a skiing resort in the winters.
There is lush apple cultivation in the place, thus the steady stream of
visitors and skiers are kept amused and engaged throughout. The best
time to visit the place is in the winters, when the snow has formed very
nicely over the slopes, ensuring a nice skiing experience.
Manali – Himachal Pradesh
Manali is a very beautiful town situated in the Himachal
Pradesh. It is a very magnificent hill station that is very popular
with the citizens of India. Ample snow formations and beautiful slopes
make the place a heavenly location for skiing in the winters. Every
visitor to manali must definitely try out skiing. There are many guides
and professional skiers who would help out in taking the first steps in
snow skiing. The availability of many good ski slopes in the nearby
Solang Valley also keeps the skiers happy. The best time to visit the
place for skiing is from January to February.
Auli – Uttaranchal
Auli
is a favorite skiing destination for many just because of its awesome
slopes, the beautiful glittering slopes as well as the nice clean
environment. Located some 250 kms away from Rishikesh, the place is
almost like heaven on earth, and most visitors to the place would agree
with this fact. Situated high up on the Garhwal Hills, Auli is a must
visit destination if skiing, or learning to ski is your passion. The
slopes are located at an altitude of almost 2500 to 3000 m. thus, quite a
nice way to start on your skiing expeditions.
Dayara Bugyal – Uttarakhand
Dayara Bugyal is one of the most picturesque skiing
spots of Uttarakhand. There are lush slopes, dotted with vast expanse
of beautiful alpine grasslands. The breathtaking views of the
surrounding snow covered gigantic Himalayan peaks; make for an awesome
summer retreat. However, Dayara Bugyal has also has the beautiful lake
of Barnala Tal in its midst, which is a famous camping site for most
trekkers and visitors to the area. Ski away and enjoy to the fullest to
your hearts content on the most awesome slopes of Dayara Bugyal.
Kufri – Himachal Pradesh
Kufri is a quaint little region of Himachal Pradesh
that sees a lot of tourist crowds, comprising mainly of skiers from all
over India. The ideal time for skiing in this region is from the months
of November to February. The winters cover the area with a nice white
sheet of snow and thus the beauty of the scenery is just breathtakingly
beautiful. The tall deodars and the green pines look regal. The winter
sport of snow skiing on Kufri’s undulating slopes is just amazingly
refreshing.
Patnitop
Patnitop is a stopover on
the Jammu - Srinagar route and in winter it becomes a standalone destination
where visitors from nearby areas (e.g. Jammu about 120 kms) come over for a bit
of fun in the snow.
Mundali – Uttaranchal
Mundali is another of the famous places, located in
the district of Dehradun. Mundali has a thick cluster of the choicest
dense forests, but this does not deter the skiers from enjoying a nice
sport of skiing every year. One can get a nice view of the snow capped
Himalayas from the slopes of Mundali and thus there is a great rush of
visitors and tourists almost the whole year round in Mundali.
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