The winter season has started – the best time of the year to get cozy and hibernated. But, if you are more of a thrilling adventurous kind, thanks to the Great Himalayan Range you can enjoy white winter in this sub tropical nation. India is a dream destination offering some of the best options in skiing.
We have come with a list of the top 10 famous and most popular skiing tourist destinations in the country.
Shoop! Shoop! Shoop! All the way this fall…
1. Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir
Pahalgam is a resplendent valley amidst splendorous nature located some 800 km from Delhi. The town remains snow covered in winter making it perfectly ideal for skiing. The snow-peaked Himalayan ranges and the sub-zero weather conditions of this hill station has been the perfect combination for mountain trekkers from all around the world.
- Best time to visit: December to March
2. Munsiyari in Uttaranchal
Munsiyari is situated on the banks of Goriganga River in Uttaranchal. This beautiful snow capped village has been attracting mountaineers, glacier enthusiasts, high altitude trekkers and nature lovers since a long time in the past. You will not be disappointed if you choose Munsiyari for skiing this winter vacation.
- Best time to visit: December to March
3. Solang Nala in Himachal Pradesh
Solang Nala is a beautiful snowcapped valley in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Skiing of all the winter sports is most popular here. But this is not it for Solang. The valley also welcomes tourist during summers with its various activities like parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing. Definitely an ideal place for adventure seekers.
- Best time to visit: All throughout the year
4. Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg is Paradise on earth. It is located in the Baramla district of Jammu and Kashmir housing Gulmarg Gondola, the highest cable car in the world that operates at an altitude of around 4000 m. Gulmarg is the heart of the winter sports in India.
- Best time to visit: December to March
5. Kufri, Shimla
Kufri, a beautiful hill station in Shimla seems surreal in winter. It welcomes a huge rush of skiers from all round the world around Christmas and New Year’s time. The breathtaking white sheet of snow seems likes a blank canvas that awaits your trail. All you need is to unleash your creativity and go dashing down the snow.
- Best time to visit: December to January
6. Auli in Uttaranchal
Auli is one of the most popular ski destinations of Uttarakhand. Not far away from the religious valley of Rishikesh, the place seems like paradise on earth with the highest man-made lake of the world. Auli thrills both professional and novice skiers from around the world.
- Best time to visit: December to January
7. Manali in Himachal Pradesh
Manali is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh with sloping mountains, clear blue rivers and green meadows to welcome its guests. Tourists normally flood Manali to enjoy the mesmerizing snowfall, skiing and ice skating of the region.
- Best time to visit: December to January
8. Kausani in Uttarakhand
The dreamy hill station of Kausani is located in the Bageshwar district Uttarakhand. The snow-clad Himalayan peaks offer visual treats to tourists whole flood here every fall. The rare winter sports and the stunning scenic marvels complimented with skiing is a sight to behold.
- Best time to visit – December to January
9. Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh
Narkanda is famous for its beautiful snow ranges that offer unlimited skiing options to tourists worldwide. It is one of the top tourist destinations for winters. The famous slopes of Narkanda are especially dedicated to skiing and winter sports. Furthermore, the apple orchards and the dense forests are adventurers delight.
- Best time to visit: December to January
10. Mundali in Uttaranchal
Mundali is situated in the beautiful district of Dehradun. The mesmerizing view of the snow capped Himalayas from the slopes of the village has always remained a sight to behold. It has been attracting mountaineers, glacier enthusiasts, high altitude trekkers and nature loving winter tourists from round the globe.
- Best time to visit: December to January
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