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Skiing in India

5 ski schools and 22 resorts listed

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Ski Resorts

About Skiing in India

Skiing in India is primarily concentrated in the Himalayan regions of the northern states. While the sport is developing and gaining popularity, particularly for heliskiing, it is still hampered by a lack of infrastructure. Nevertheless, the great heights of the Himalayas offer excellent potential for long descents and a unique skiing experience.

Ski SeasonJanuary – March

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January - March

Total Resorts

Total Runs

~31 km

Highest Altitude

3,980m

Ski Regions

Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

Did You Know?

Heliskiing is a popular and growing activity in locations like Gulmarg and Manali. India has been represented in the Winter Olympics for skiing. Aanchal Thakur won India's first international skiing medal.

Popular Ski Areas

GulmargAuliSolang ValleyManaliPahalgam

Best Ski Resorts in India

Ranked by terrain size — 22 resorts in total

22 ski areas are listed in India, including Gulmarg (Kongdoori-Apharwat), Auli, Solang Nullaha (Kullu Valley), Sonamarg, Kufri, and Doodhpathri (planned). By type, that is 20 outdoor ski areas and 2 indoor snow centres. The highest lift-served point is at Gulmarg (Kongdoori-Apharwat), 3,980m. The largest listed piste network is Gulmarg (Kongdoori-Apharwat), with 25 km. Gulmarg (Kongdoori-Apharwat) lists the most lifts, 6.

Gulmarg (Kongdoori-Apharwat) — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,650m and 3,980m, a vertical drop of 1,330m. 25 km of marked pistes are served by 6 lifts. The nearest airport is Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR).
Auli — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,702m and 3,069m, a vertical drop of 367m. There are 3 km of marked pistes. The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED).
Solang Nullaha (Kullu Valley) — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,475m and 2,873m, a vertical drop of 398m. There are 2.1 km of marked pistes. The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU).
Sonamarg — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,700m and 2,730m, a vertical drop of 30m. 0.3 km of marked pistes are served by a single lift. The nearest airport is Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR).
Kufri — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,510m and 2,743m, a vertical drop of 233m. There is one lift. The nearest airport is Shimla Airport (SLV).
Doodhpathri (planned) — Outdoor ski area. There is one lift.
Dayara Bugyal — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,600m and 3,408m, a vertical drop of 808m. The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED).
Mundali — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,519m and 3,049m, a vertical drop of 530m. The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED).
Chamba — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Kangra Airport (DHM) - 45 km.
Himalaya Heliski — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU) - 42 km.
Lachung — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
Madha Top (Kashmir) — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Jammu Airport (IXJ) - 81 km.

Chamba

Himalaya Heliski

Lachung

Madha Top (Kashmir)

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When to Ski in India

The ski season in India usually runs from January to March.

Conditions vary a lot by resort and altitude within that window — the resort pages below carry the snow report and lift status for each one.

Ski schools and instructors in India

Sorted by verification, rating, then profile completeness

5 ski schools are listed in India. They are based at Auli and Gulmarg (Kongdoori-Apharwat).

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