Winter Destinations in India (Domestic)
- Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
About: India’s top ski destination.
Reach: Srinagar Airport → 50 km by road.
What to see/do: Skiing, snowboarding, Gondola ride, snow trekking.
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh
About: Winter wonderland with snow adventures.
Reach: Bhuntar Airport → 50 km by road; bus from Delhi/Chandigarh.
What to see/do: Solang Valley snow sports, hot springs, Rohtang Pass.
- Auli, Uttarakhand
About: Scenic ski slopes and Himalayan views.
Reach: Dehradun Airport → Joshimath → Cable car to Auli.
What to see/do: Skiing, chair lifts, snow trekking, Nanda Devi views.
- Shimla & Kufri, Himachal Pradesh
About: Colonial hill charm and snow-filled fun.
Reach: Train to Kalka → Toy train to Shimla; road from Chandigarh.
What to see/do: Snow activities in Kufri, Mall Road, Jakhoo Temple.
- Leh-Ladakh (Winter Edition)
About: Rugged beauty and frozen landscapes.
Reach: Flights to Leh (weather-dependent in winter).
What to see/do: Chadar Trek (frozen river), monasteries, Pangong frozen lake.
- Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
About: Snowy Himalayan town with monasteries.
Reach: Tezpur/Guwahati Airport → Road journey via Bomdila.
What to see/do: Tawang Monastery, snow-covered Sela Pass, Buddhist culture.
- Darjeeling, West Bengal
About: Snow-kissed tea estates and mountain charm.
Reach: Bagdogra Airport → 70 km by road.
What to see/do: Toy Train ride, Tiger Hill sunrise, tea gardens.
- Mount Abu, Rajasthan
About: Rajasthan’s cool hill retreat.
Reach: Udaipur/Ahmedabad Airport → Road to Mount Abu.
What to see/do: Dilwara Temples, Nakki Lake, sunset point.
- Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
About: Unique salt desert best seen in winter.
Reach: Bhuj Airport → 80 km to Rann.
What to see/do: Rann Utsav, white desert, camel rides, handicrafts.
- Ooty, Tamil Nadu
About: Chilly Nilgiri hills with colonial charm.
Reach: Coimbatore Airport → 90 km by road.
What to see/do: Botanical gardens, Toy train, Dodabetta Peak.
Winter Destinations Abroad (International)
- Switzerland (Zermatt & Lucerne)
About: Winter fairytale with Alpine charm.
Reach: Flights to Zurich → Train to Zermatt/Lucerne.
What to see/do: Skiing, Glacier Express, snow villages.
- Finland (Lapland)
About: Home of Santa Claus & Northern Lights.
Reach: Flights via Helsinki → Rovaniemi.
What to see/do: Northern Lights, husky safaris, Santa Village.
- Austria (Innsbruck & Salzburg)
About: Winter sports and baroque beauty.
Reach: Flights to Vienna → Train to Innsbruck/Salzburg.
What to see/do: Skiing, Christmas markets, Alpine villages.
- Japan (Hokkaido)
About: Snow paradise with unique culture.
Reach: Flights to Tokyo → Domestic to Sapporo.
What to see/do: Ski resorts, snow festivals, hot springs (onsen).
- Canada (Banff & Whistler)
About: Majestic winter wilderness.
Reach: Flights to Calgary (Banff) or Vancouver (Whistler).
What to see/do: Skiing, ice skating, hot springs, scenic trains.
- France (Chamonix & Alps Region)
About: Luxury snow escapes and ski towns.
Reach: Flights to Geneva or Paris → Train to Chamonix.
What to see/do: Mont Blanc, skiing, snow hiking.
- Iceland
About: Icy landscapes and geothermal magic.
Reach: Flights to Reykjavik from Europe.
What to see/do: Northern Lights, glacier caves, hot lagoons.
- Norway (Tromsø)
About: Arctic wonderland and polar nights.
Reach: Flights to Oslo → Domestic to Tromsø.
What to see/do: Aurora Borealis, dog sledding, fjords.
- South Korea (Pyeongchang)
About: Famous winter Olympics town.
Reach: Flights to Seoul → KTX train to Pyeongchang.
What to see/do: Skiing, snow festivals, Korean spas.
- Dubai, UAE (Winter Sun Alternative)
About: Mild weather & festive buzz.
Reach: Direct flights from India.
What to see/do: Desert safari, Global Village, Ski Dubai (indoor).