Top 6 Skiing Destinations In India You Must Visit

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

Gulmarg is an ideal holiday destination catering to both nature enthusiasts and fearless adventurers. A ‘Snow Festival’ taking place in January of every year includes live music, delicious food, skiing competitions, ice sculptures and many more entertaining pursuits.

Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

Kufri located near Shimla serves as a winter wonderland for its travellers with skiing being one of the main attractions. The Mahasu Peak is a perfect spot for all skiing enthusiasts.

Yumthang, Sikkim

Capture a sunrise over the snow-capped peaks at the Valley of Flowers in Yumthang and explore the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Mount Katao in North Sikkim offers a spectacular sight covered in snow.

Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh

The Hatu Peak, one of the highest peaks in the area, offers a panoramic view of the city with the best trekking opportunities. Tannu Jabar Lake serves as a perfect picnic spot to enjoy the clear reflection of the surrounding trees in the lake water, which freezes in December to form a perfect skiing spot.

Auli, Uttarakhand

When in Auli, prepare for a range of activities such as skiing, hiking, camping, taking a ropeway ride, trekking and more. Auli is the place for numerous national and international skiing events, drawing enthusiasts from across the globe.

Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir

Explore the Aru Valley located at some distance from Pahalgam, renowned for skiing, paragliding and trekking. One can discover the Mini Switzerland at Baisaran and engage in adventurous activities like zip lining, zorbing and camping.