Best skiing destinations in Himalayas, India

 

In December and January months winter season in India remains its peak. You can find snowing everywhere. This is a great time of the year for the skiing lovers as this season gives the perfect chance to the adventure of skiing on the snow-covered mountains of Indian Himalayas.

You will find 5 best skiing destinations in the Himalayas to enjoy your winter vacation tremendously in this article:

·       Manali in Himachal Pradesh

·       Dayara Bugyal in Uttarakhand

·       Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir

·       Auli in Uttarakhand

·       Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh

We have picked all best skiing destinations near to Delhi that makes winter vacation more chilling and exciting. If you love snow and want to try your hand at skiing must head to India. With the glorious Himalayan mountain range within her border, Indian winter tourism transform the landscape into a giant ski slope, where one can glide down the snow-capped peaks with beautiful views of the valleys below. Skiing in India is real adventure that you don’t want to miss at any cost.

1)     1. Manali in Himachal Pradesh

Located at a distance of just 51 kilometres from Manali, Rohtang Pass can be reached with best services of car rental in Delhi. The pass is located at a massive height of 3978 metres on Manali- Keylong road. When planning a trip to Manali, a day off to the vista point of Rohtang Pass is the ultimate and almost essential attraction of the Shimla Manali tour package from Delhi itinerary. Owing to its splendid natural beauty, Rohtang Pass is a favourite among shooting for various films.

Another most beautiful near Manali famous for skiing is Solang valley that is also known as Solang Nala famous for its fine ski slopes. In December months you can also take participation in winter skiing festival organized here every year.

2)     2. Dayara Bugyal in Uttarakhand

Dayara Bugyal is a widespread meadow situated at an altitude of 3950m above sea level. Nature and adventure enthusiasts caught wind of this seemingly stunning piece of land and set out to explore. Today, Dayara Bugyal is not only the most beautiful meadow in all of India, but it is also a popular trekking destination for travellers from all over the world.

Nestled between the peaks of Bandarpunch (6316m) and White Peak (6102m), the trek follows a 7 km trail from the base camp in Barsu, passing through the village of Raithal, and ending up atop the Dayara Bugyal. It is continuously surrounded by dense oak forests and snow-capped Himalayan peaks such as Bhagirathi, John Lee, Srikanth and Draupadi ka Danda.

In winters (December- February), the meadow gets covered with snow, transforming into a 28 square kilometre skiing spot with its undulating slopes.

There are slopes that vary from easy to difficult and for beginners there is even a ski training institute. Other places that you can try skiing in Uttarakhand are Bdeni Bugyal, Chiplakot, Kedar Kantha, Kush Kalyani and Natya.

3)    3.  Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir

Situated in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir Valley, Pahalgam is a beautiful renowned hill station with surreal landscape. Submerged in lush greenery and alluring Himalayan ranges, Pahalgam is situated on the banks of the Liddar River and is popular for adventure activities like hiking, trekking, fishing and amazing photography moments.

Pahalgam is base for one of the most important pilgrimages Amarnath. One can embark on trekking journeys to Kolhoi Glaciers via a beautiful village named Aru. The local people also offer sledging on the frozen glaciers. The long stretches of rivers in Pahalgam are the perfect site for people who enjoy trout fishing.

4.   Auli in Uttarakhand

The snow-covered hill station of Auli covered with evergreen conifers and the oak forest is located at an altitude of 2000 -3000 metres above sea level. It is the most preferred skiing hub for the simple reason that it is a well-maintained, pristine retreat away from the confines of a bustling city life. Skiing in Auli offers beautiful views of peaks such as Mt Nanda Devi Kamet, Mana Parwat, Dunagiri, Beethartoli, Nilkanth, Hathi Parbat, Ghori Parbat and Nar Parbat. In the summer season, hikers may find numerous marked walks and there also are mountain bike trails.

You can also check: Best Uttarakhand tour packages from Delhi

5)     5. Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh

Narkanda, which is located about 65kms from Shimla is another skiing destination in Himachal to enjoy skiing in India. It is situated at an altitude of 2708 metres on the Hindustan Tibet Road. There are different slopes for different levels of skiers; there are a few easy ones that allow beginners to perfect their skills. Hatu Peak near Narkanda towering at 2000 ft is one of a popular ski slopes in the area. Easy access and fewer people as compared to other ski destinations, Narkanda boasts of safe and the most thrilling ski experience.

While the advanced level skiers have the opportunity to challenge themselves on the steeper descents, the beginners can try a hand at skiing under the guidance of ski instructors HPTDC conducts many skiing courses in January in Narkanda and thus promotes this excellent winter sport.