Winter Destinations (for experiencing Snow and winter sports) - These are destinations within India that get visited specifically during Winter (Dec - March) for experiencing a stay surrounded by fresh snowfall and enjoying fun winter sports:

Shimla - Shimla gets snow anytime after third week of December. Guests from Delhi (380 kms) and nearby areas of Chandigarh (120 kms), Jallandhar (254 kms) and Ludhiana (220 kms) rush in to experience fresh snow.  

Small hamlets around Shimla like Kufri, Shilon Bagh, Chain etc. become full fledged winter destinations with snow capped resorts and fun-skiing all around with day visitors alongwith houseguests enjoying all kinds of fun sports.

Narkanda at 62 kms from Shimla gets converted into a full scale skiing and winter adventure destination.

Hotels and Resorts in and Around Shimla | Shimla as a Flight Getaway

Manali - Manali gets snow anytime after third week of December. While Manali is a favorite summer destination, it still is well visited in winter for the sheer experience of snow and related activities. Solang Valley provides for all kids of winter sports including Amateur level Skiing.

Resorts in and Around Manali

Gulmarg - Gulmarg is the most accessible Winter destination (46 kms from Srinagar accessible by direct Flight from Mumbai, Jammu and Delhi). Gulmarg is also India's most visited Ski Resort. Gulmarg snow is considered one of the finest and skiing here is considered an experience. Guests from all over the world visit here from long stays starting Mid-December to End-March.

Hotels in and around Gulmarg

Patnitop - Patnitop is a stopover on the Jammu - Srinagar route and in winter it becomes a standalone destination where visitors from nearby areas (e.g. Jammu about 120 kms) come over for a bit of fun in the snow. 

Hotels in Patnitop

Kanatal - Kanatal at 30 kms from Mussoorie and about 55 kms from Dehradun, is an all-season destination and starts getting snowfall anytime after third week of December and snows on and off till mid-march. Kanatal also has one of the best Himalayan views in the region and therefore is a good leisure as well as those seeking a bit of adventure. 

Heritage Hotels and Resorts in Kanatal / Musoorie

Nainital / Mukteshwar / Ramgarh / Almora / Kausani - All these 5 destinations in Kumaon region of Uttaranchal state (now called "Uttarakhand") at distances ranging from 300 kms to 400 kms from Delhi, get a fair bit of snow starting anytime after the third week of December. There are hardly any winter sports developed in the area, even then the guests visit to enjoy the cold weather and stunning himalayan views from these destinations (except Nainital).

Resorts and Homestays in Kumaon Region

Auli - Auli, in garhwal region of Uttaranchal state (now called "Uttarakhand") is a premier ski resort having the best skiing facilities in India and one that is known for 180 degrees panoramic views of the Himalayas. The access is the only thing that is tough and takes an overnight stop to reach from Delhi (500 kms) which is the nearest major airport.

Resorts in Auli

Extreme Weather / Remote Destinations - While staying in winter in 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. Leh, an autonomous region in Jammu and Kashmir state (Accessible only by flight from Delhi) experiences temperatures of around minus 20 degrees or less. Guests visit here specifically for skating on Glaciers / River, Walk across frozen River and other such extreme weather adventures.

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.

Hotels in Leh | Hotels in Lachung / Lachen | Hotels and Resorts in Munsiyari

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