Skiing is one sport that has gained immense popularity all over the world, and in the past decade have become quiet popular sport because of the Himalayas. The great Himalayan snow covered terrain has a challenge of its own and skiing is the fastest and the most captivating winter sport. Skiing is not an easy adventure sports, it requires high level of training and expensive equipment.

Himalayan snow field’s slopes are safe and secure for both skiing and snowboarding. In the Himalayas skiing enthusiasts have a multitude of options to choose from which include Jammu and Kashmir, the hills of Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh and the North Eastern states of India and some parts of Nepal.

Himalayan Skiing Locations

Skiing in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir: The longest ski run in Gulmarg is provided by the Gondola cable car, which allows a ski run of 2,213m.

Skiing in Auli, Garhwal: Snow capped slopes of Auli cuts wind velocity to the minimum 16-kms from Joshimath on the Badrinath route. Auli offers a 180 panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi (7,817m) Kamet (7,756m) Mana Parvat (7,273) and Dunagiri (7,066m) are the virgin slopes to sport on.

Skiing in Dayara Bugyal, Garhwal: Dayara Bugyal provides excellent ski slopes over an area of 28 sq. kms.

Skiing in Mundali, Garhwal: Mundali offers an unforgettable panoramic view and professional skiing slopes of the snow-capped Himalayas.

Skiing in Munsiyari, Kumaon: At Munsiyari Khalia top and Betulidhar are two high altitude places that offer excellent conditions for skiing.

Skiing in Manali, Kufri & Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh: Kufri, Narkanda and Manali in Himachal are the ultimate skiing destinations that offer scope for winters as well as summer skiing. 

Skiing & Heliskiing in Nepal: Nepal is home of eight of the highest mountains in the world, where one can enjoy Skiing & Heliskiing. The favorite locations here are the Everest region, Annapurna, Dhauligiri, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Kangchenjunga and the Dolpo regions.