Top 5 Winter Sports Destinations in India

The chilling winters layered with clothing to find the perfect balance on the piece of slide board or rope to safeguard life and enjoy the thrill. Winters open the doors to explore the imagination stored in our minds of snow-mountain peaks, frozen rivers, lakes, diving into the sports that make our hearts accelerate at higher rates. 

With the chilling waves of air, shivering hands, or bodies as cold days approaches, travelers inside us spark to reach the top of the mountains and peaks to explore India’s best winter sports destinations. If you love adventure these five winter sports destinations are your calling to experience the unexpected and fall in love with the serene nature.

Auli

Auli is the winter paradise on earth with glittering snowy slopes and is one of the favorite destinations for snow and ski lovers. Auli, the skiing capital of India, is the most visited place in winter. The crystal clear surrounding white slopes with the mystical quaint backdrop giving the vibes of entering heaven.

Auli is located at a distance of 250km from Garhwal hills from Rishikesh. Those who crave adventure and share a love for snow sports can experience skiing and snowboarding in Auli. The premier destination for snow sports in India is affordable located at the height of 2500-3500 meters. 

Auli is the perfect destination for snow sports and trekking. Trekking in winter is exciting, surrounded by the white snow and impeccable beauty to experience at the Gorson Bugyal Trek. The trek is located at an altitude of 3056 meters just a 3km distance from Auli to discover the picturesque views covered by oak trees and coniferous forest. 

Gorson Buygal trek is one of the most popular treks in the Garhwal Himalayas and allows you to catch the spellbound beauty of Mt. Nanda Devi, Mana Parvat, Doonagiri, Bithartoli, Neelkanth, Hathi Parbat, Gori Parbat, Nar Parbat, and Kamet.

• Entry Fees for Snow Sports:  400 INR

Gulmarg

Gulmarg the words can’t justify the impeccable beauty of this place in Kashmir. The paradise on earth in the Kashmir valley is one of the major tourist attractions surrounded by lush green trees and forests. To experience the beauty of Gulmarg stays at the wooden cottages in the forest to capture the true essence of nature.

The small town is the major tourist attraction and retained the 7th rank in Asia for winter sports. To reach the top take the Gulmarg Gandola highest cable car in the world or horse riding to capture nature at its best and absorb the beauty of Gulmarg.

The snow-covered Gulmarg in Baramulla district offers a long site to do skiing and snowboarding with paparazzi on the side to capture the moment in a polaroid with your loved ones. Gulmarg is one of the best skiing places in India with natural slopes to easily float in the snow like you have got the wings to capture the world.

• Entry Fees for Snow Sports:  350 INR

Kufri

The serene beauty and crystal white surface make it perfect to slide on the snow with boards. The spectacular Kufri is immensely beautiful and the dance of adventure seekers from beginners to experienced Kufri snow sports is a treat, to begin with. Those who excel in snow sports can participate in the annual winter sports festivals organized by HPTDC.

One can witness the white streets all around surrounded by skiers all over the world. The picturesque views, scenic beauty covered with a white layer is captivating and ideal for skiing from November to February.

• Entry Fees for Snow Sports:  300 INR

Solang Valley

The major hot spot for winter sports activities is the outstanding snowy landscape, and refined ski slopes that entices the traveler globally. Solang valley is popularly known as Solang Nala for a myriad of winter sports such as snow skating, skiing, snowboarding,  paragliding, and the list goes on.

HTPDC organizes a bunch of tournaments where beginners to professionals across the world are invited to participate and retain the championship every year in February. Solang’s chilling weather, ski slopes, and impeccable beauty make it one of the best skiing places in India.

• Entry Fees for Snow Sports:  700 INR

Dayara Buygal

The off-beat winter sports snowboarding site and ideal trek in the dense forest wide-spread in the lush green meadows. Dayara Buygal’s impeccable beauty is still unknown among people but those who share the love for winter sports and trek reach their to experience and polish their skiing skills in the snow track.

Dayara Bugyal is full of surprises as you move ahead with something exciting waiting for you to explore and indulge in the mesmerizing beauty. The place is completely blissful for nature lovers to watch the frozen Barnala Tal and camping off-site to dwell in mother nature. 

The snow fanatics and adventure lovers can opt for combo packages to run in the refined slopes, alpine meadows, and experience the changing color of landscapes draped in the snow.

• Entry Fees for Snow Sports:  1000 INR

Be the dare-devil and leave your fears out to plan the most exciting vacation of your life. Choose from the top five sports destinations with the daring spirit and experience skiing, snowboarding, paragliding, or anything that creates a rush in the adrenaline. The thrilling and magnificent winter sports in India are wrapped in the snow in the Himalayan range covered by the frozen lakes, inexplicable forests, and crystal white snow welcoming you to indulge in the white serenity.