subject: Wonderful Winter Destinations In India [print this page] If people in living in Snow draped valleys, chillinglycold rivers, frozen lakes and all the things that make up for a perfect location.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmaslike the ones I never known. I've seen the movies and the snow looks enchanting and I been wishing to build snow men and ski down mountains, things I have never done before.
If you like me are a child of a sunshine country, where winter means a slight nip in the air (maybe), not snow then you too have dreamt of a White Christmas. There are many places where you can enjoy a white Christmas from Europe to Canada. But if you don't wish to travel to far - India (surprising isn't it) has a number of great winter destinations.
1.Shimla: Shimla and the snow-capped hamlets around Shimla like Bagh, Chain, Kufri, Narkanda, Shilon etc. transforms into winter destinations after third week of December with all types of winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
2.Manali: Manali is beautiful and popular summer and winter retreat in Himachal Pradesh. It typically receives snowfall after the third week of December. The nearby Solang Valley has winter sports including Amateur level Skiing.
3.Gulmarg - Gulmarg is located inKashmir, near Shrinagar. It is said to be one of the most scenic winter locations in the world and India's most visited Ski destination. The snow and mountains slopes here are perfect for skiing and the season starts from end December and end in mid March.
4.Auli: Auli, located near the Joshimath is a premier ski resort and is said to have the best skiing facilities in India. It also offers winter guests 180 degrees panoramic views of the snow capped Himalayas
5.Leh: Leh, an autonomous region in Jammu and Kashmir state experiences harsh winters (-20 degrees or less), not meant for those who want to enjoy warm cups of chocolate while viewing the pretty snow capped mountain. Winter visitors to Leh can enjoy skiing, skating on glacier and other such extreme adventures. If you are interested in more than just snow clad resorts is cold enough for almost everyone, there are still those who prefer to venture into colder and even harsher climates. There are two destinations that can be visited in winter but still its something only recommended for those who like to go to the extreme.
6.Other regions that are experiencing low temperatures and are remotely located comprise Munsiyari (Uttaranchal) and Lachung and Lachen (Sikkim).Here the experience of visiting remote locations in extreme climates surrounded with extremely beautiful and almost untouched locales, is what excites travellers.
