Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg undoubtedly takes the cake as the best skiing destination in India with world-class facilities and top notch snow quality that facilitates a fun-filled skiing experience. As a destination, Gulmarg is also easily accessible by road and there are regular flights that fly into Srinagar. Gulmarg is a short drive from there.
It offers different slopes and gradients to accommodate both professionals and beginners, with six bunny slopes for beginners and higher slopes for professional skiers. On the lower slopes, Gulmarg is equipped with five world-class poma ski-lifts and also has one of the highest cable cars in the world, the Gulmarg Gondola. The Gondola travels a total distance of 2.7 km with an elevation of 1280 m, taking you to a skiing point at 3980 m. This point is almost the highest point of Mt.Apharwat.
Commonly referred to as ‘powder’ in the skiing community, Gulmarg’s snow is also soft and fluffy, which is ideal for skiers as opposed to wet snow which can lead to accidents. The ski resorts here also have the best safety standards and mechanisms in the country. The ski patrol here consists of highly trained specialists who are equipped for every possible contingency that may arise.
The destination also has you covered on the accommodation front with high end resorts and budget friendly ones to cater to everyone’s needs and requirements.
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