The adventurous
activity of skiing is something that you can totally look forward to when you
plan on visiting a snowy place. But not every place offers a good terrain to
ski even if it is covered in snow. You need to have a smooth and fluffy surface
that’s not very slippery and lets you glide easily.
Auli, Uttarakhand
Top on our list is
India’s Switzerland, the ever-white Auli. It’s snowy, it’s clean and it’s also
located way up in the hills at an altitude of 2500-3000 metres from the sea
level. Why should you visit Auli for skiing? Well, the government hosts awesome
winter sports competitions to encourage skiing and the place has a chairlift,
ski lift and cable car facilities to let you have a very enjoyable experience.
Best time to ski: November to March
Pahalgam & Gulmarg, Jammu And Kashmir
Think of snow and
the first destination that you can visualise is Kashmir. So ideally, a skiing
trip to Kashmir should definitely be in your travel bucket list. Whether it’s
the peaks and valleys of the beautiful Pahalgam or the snow-white magnificence
of Gulmarg, just take your pick to ski, snowboard and do other activities to
get the adrenaline rush that you crave for. It’s the perfect choice for a
kiddie trip or an adventure trip with friends.
Best time to ski: December to March (Pahalgam)/January
3rd week to late-February (Gulmarg)
Manali, Himachal
Pradesh
Head to the
picturesque Solang Valley in Manali to have an adventurous dose of skiing. A
hit with the family vacationers and adventure enthusiasts alike, the Solang
Valley is perfect for snowboarding, ice-skating and other snow sports
activities. In fact, Aanchal Thakur, who was the first ever Indian to win an
International medal in skiing, hails from a village in Manali only.
Best time to ski: February to mid-April
Kufri, Himachal
Pradesh
Situated at an
altitude of 2622 metres, Kufri is a very popular spot for skiing in India. The
thick snow of the Mahsu ridge in this winter sport capital of Shimla offers the
perfect opportunity to skiers. The closest airport to reach Kufri is
Jubbarbhatti Airport.
Best time to ski: Early December to early February
Dayara Bugyal,
Uttarakhand
Situated near
Uttarkashi, Dayara Bugyal is another heaven for those who are looking forward
to slide on snowy slopes. Trekking here in summer season and skiing here in the
winter season are the ultimate activities. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is
the nearest airport to reach here.
Best time to ski: December to February
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