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Why Kashmir the Best Place to Enjoy Winter Holidays

Author: Travel Duniya
by Travel Duniya
Posted: Feb 29, 2016

Kashmir famous for its charm allures travellers from across the globe. The vivacious exquisiteness and freshness rejuvenates the mind and soul of a traveller. And in winters the entire valley gets a white makeover with snow. The place has amazingly preserved its beauty and is laurelled with numerous sobriquets such as "Alps of the East", and Paradise on the Earth. Experience the beauteous facet of the valley. This winter gear yourself to experience the amazing holidaying moments.

With the onset of the winter season in Kashmir, which generally begins in the month of November to March gives a plenty of reasons for the tourists to enjoy. In winter, the valley attracts sportsmen, adventurers and tourists with an assortment of activities to indulge in. Congregation of sports enthusiastic from India and international places throng the destination to test their skills. Here are the top ten winter sports activities and enjoy the unique experience.

Skiing - Gulmarg

Nestled 52 km from Srinagar, Gulmarg is the winter sports heaven. The place is famed for its wide range of skiing slopes ranging from difficult to beginner level. In winters, tourists flock the destination to indulge in the various water sports. The place also has a Gondola cable car which takes the tourists at an altitude of 4000 meters. Apart the place also boasts several small slopes for the amateur. Here you will also find India’s first skiing resort set up the British. If you have not yet experience it then Book Jammu and Kashmir Holidays and unravel the magical destination.

Winter Skating – Frozen Lakes

In winters lakes and rivers gets frozen due to a steep drop in the temperature. The frozen lakes and rivers become a playground for winter sports such as skating. The whole of Kashmir is dotted with several ice skating venues. The most famous one are the Gulmarg, Kargil and Patnitop. There are also instructors to guide people. The sport is ideal for a couple and even becomes more special when you are one honeymoon. Book Jammu and Kashmir Holiday Packages from Gurgaon and experience the raw joy.

Sledge Riding – Patnitop

It is more of a play than a sport. But what matters is the fun. In the past years, sledging is growing and transforming into a professional sports. You could see a lot of people enjoying and having a complete entertainment.

Ice Skiing- Gulmarg and Khilanmarg

The adrenaline rushing sports will take you to the perilous slops of Gulmarg and Khilanmarg. Out of the two destinations, Gulmarg is mostly famous among the professionals. The place has car chairs and lifts to quickly take to the top of the summit. Avail Kashmir holiday packages and explore the best winter sports destination of India.

Ice hockey – Gulmarg and Sonmarg

Played professionally ice hockey is slowly becoming popular sports in the Jammu and Kashmir. Gulmarg and Sonmarg are equipped with professionally designed and constructed fields. Enjoy the robust, fast pace and exciting game.

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