Skiing is by far the most popular winter sport in the entire world. All over the world the ski enthusiasts literally beg for a perfect stretch of snow clad terrain on which they can ski to their heart’s content. But sadly a snow covered well-maintained terrain is not available everywhere. And hence people who ski on a regular basis spend a fortune travelling all over the world to find the perfect skiing destination.
Thankfully for us, India has some of the best skiing destinations in the entire world thanks to the majestic Himalayas range which caps the country like a crown. The states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Sikkim are well known all over the world for their amazing snow cover and well-maintained and beautiful ski tracks. Today we are going to discuss about four top notch Incredible c across the country.
The prime ski season is December to February when the heavy snow provides the perfect snow cover required to ski. At other times the melting snow makes it difficult and even dangerous to ski. If you’re wondering, where can I go skiing in India, let’s take a look at the
Solang Valley situated in the foothills of the Himachal ranges, is a perfect destination for both summer and winter sports. During summer you can find paragliding and other adventures awaiting them. But in winter the thick snow cover turns the entire place into a massive skiing track as skiers from all over the world gather to ski along the smooth slopes of the valley. This is one of the most popular destination across the country as hundreds of people, even amateurs come here to try their hand at skiing.
Even though this valley is not the most well-equipped ski track in the country, it enjoys a high popularity among the tourists because of the simple reason of being easily accessible. Just a cab ride away from Manali, this ski track is one of the most accessible ski tracks across the country and as a result enjoys a high popularity among global skiers who come to India to ski. There are a lot of ski resorts in the vicinity which make this place an even popular destination. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to a cup of tea by the side of snowy slopes, right?
Situated at Jammu, the winter capital of the state, Pahalgam is another popular ski destination which boats of a beautiful snow cover, amazing valleys and mesmerizing views. Located in the place dubbed ‘the Paradise on Earth’, Pahalgam is every skiers dream destination. The nearest railway station is at Jammu while the nearest airport is at Srinagar from where cabs are available in abundance for Pahalgam.
Around the months of January tourists from all over the world flock in to enjoy the spectacle which goes on. Hundreds of skiers flaunt their skills as people look on from the sidelines. A huge Winter Festival is organized here every year around the months of January and February where best skiers from around the globe take their turns to display some mad skills on ice and enthrall the audience. Resorts and guest houses are available in abundance across the place. If you love nature Pahalgam should be high up on your bucket list.
Skiers from all over the world commemorate the Auli ski tracks to be one of the best there ever is. Situated in the laps of the Shiwalik Himalayas, Auli is the perfect destination for you if you are a ski virgin. There a number of ridges here which are perfect for a ski virgin to begin as there are schools there to teach you the basics. Best time to visit Auli is between the months of December and February as that is the official skiing season.
Moving aside the amateur hour, this place has some killer snow ridges which make for amazing skiing experience which pulls crowds from all over the globe. Auli has some of the most challenging ski circuits in the entire world. Pro skiers from all over the world gather here to test their skills and compete to be the best. With ridges stretching from 2000 m to 3000 m height this place has chair lift and ski lift systems in place. There are some gorgeous unexplored slopes which are best left for the masters out there as the risk is too high for amateurs.
You can reach Auli from Dehradun by taking a bus or taxi as per your convenience. But the bus only goes as far as Joshimath from where ropeways or road are the only options. For all the pro skiers out there and adventure seekers, Auli skiing is what you need to do this winter.
A much lesser known inclusion in the list, Phuni Valley is known as one of the best places to visit in Sikkim because of the panoramic masterpiece it has on offer along with some gorgeous ski slopes for skiers to try their skills. Situated near the beautiful Lachung Valley, Phuni Valley is a work of art by nature because of its sublime beauty accentuated by mountains and valley all around and the heavy forest cover which makes skiing here an ethereal experience. Any adventurous spirit is surely going to start dancing at the sight of the picturesque slopes and the snow clad valley.
Situated at a height of 11000 ft. this valley is a paradise for skiers who want to ski away from the crowd that is prevalent in the major ski-resorts across the country. Skiers, if you want to ski in solitude just to feel the wind in your face and the sliding snow underneath then Phuni Valley is the place for you.
Of course there are quite a few you can always check out. These include Kufri, Gulmarg skiing, Narkanda, Mundali, Munsiyari to name just a few. There are many other ski resorts across India. These four have been picked for being the best of their kind in accordance to what they have on offer.
Be it serenity, fun, adventure, learning to ski or any other ski related requirements, the four destinations mentioned above fulfil every requirement. So start planning today and keep your gear ready for the ski season. Best of luck!
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