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The winter has come! Check out these top skiing destinations in India: Prune

This winter, if you’re looking for thrilling vacay ideas over staying cooped up at home, then Prune has got some exciting travel ideas for you! The majestic snowcapped mountains in Northern India are a sight to behold and offer the best skiing experience during winters. So, if you are looking to enjoy snowfall with a good load of adventure in the Himalayas, check out these top skiing destinations that Prune has put together for you.

Gulmarg, Kashmir

This picture-perfect hill station in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the top picks for skiing in India. Here, the snow-clad landscape offers some of the breathtaking views that will leave you exhilarated. With an elevation of 3950 meters, Gulmarg ranks third in the highest ski resorts category in the world. So to start, you must visit the two famous skiing points in Gulmarg, which are Kongdori and Aparwahat Peak. If you’re new to skiing activity, you can check out Kongdori which has an easy 450m slope. And if you have experience, the winter enthusiast in you will love the challenging 800m slope in Aparwahat Peak. Nevertheless, both the points will make your visit to Gulmarg worth it, and don’t forget to hop on the sky-high cable car known as Gulmarg Gondola, which is a top attraction here.

Auli, Uttarakhand

The dreamy town of Auli is nestled in the beautiful state of Uttarakhand and is a great winter retreat if you want to stay away from the busy city crowd. It is also an ideal location for skiing as it is known as one of the top skiing resorts in India and is perfect for beginners and experienced skiers. The hill station is at an altitude of 2000m to 3000m above sea level, and its woody slopes and the perfect amount of snow make a skiing adventure there memorable. The hill station also offers stunning views of snow-covered peaks such as Mt Nanda Devi, Hathi Parbat, Dunagiri, Mana Parwat, Beethartoli, Ghori Parbat, Nilkanth, Nar Parbat, and more. It also has a 500m and 800m ski lift to take you to the top of the mountains.

Pahalgam, Kashmir

This small picturesque town is yet another popular destination for skiing in Jammu and Kashmir, which is famous for trekking. But when the snow falls, it turns into winter heaven for skiers, and its landscapes look no less than a work of art. To be specific, the skiing spot is called Aru and is located a short distance from Pahalgam. So, if you want to avoid the large touristy crowd of skiers, you can visit here for adventure activities. The mighty views of the Western Himalayas here make it a perfect vacay spot for fun snow activities. And if you’ve ever thought about taking skiing classes, then the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports should be on your list to take up the classes as a skiing beginner.

Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

Kufri is one of the oldest skiing hill stations located in the district of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh and attracts tourists from around the world every year. Once the snowfall begins here, it turns into a skier’s paradise with a good amount of snow on its slopes. It is located 16km away from Shimla and is a treat for the eyes with its gaping valleys and action-packed slopes that makes it an adventurous tourist spot for skiers. It’s also a great place to begin your journey as a skier, as the slopes here are easier on you than in other places. While you visit, you can also attend the annual winter sports festival organized by the travel and tourism department of Himachal Pradesh in the month of February.

Solang Nala, Himachal Pradesh

Solang Nala, also known as Solang Valley, is located 14kms away from Manali, that hosts several adventure sports activities. It’s a perfect place for skiing, as well as other thrilling activities such as paragliding, parachuting, and skating. While you’re here, you can get the right guidance from the professional trainers at the skiing institute and stay at their guests' houses too. This beautiful valley has great terrain for amateurs to get started on skiing. And not just that, a skiing festival is held here every year in the month of January that attracts winter enthusiasts every year, so you can also plan your trip around that time. And if you want to enjoy more than just skiing, then, of course, the other activities offered here are equally fun, if not more, exciting to do!

Rohtang Pass, Manali

If you want to experience nature in its rawest form, then this is the place you should head to for skiing activities in winter. It is located 51kms away from Manali at an impressive elevation of 3978 meters, and can be easily reached via the uphill roads with extraordinary views. This splendidly beautiful destination is a free space for amateurs and professionals to perform skiing activities and has been a popular film shooting spot for the Bollywood industry. While you’re here for skiing, you can also try your hand at exciting mountain biking and a sleigh ride through the snow. The landscape here offers remarkable views, and will spellbind you for sure!

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