37 places to discover
Apharwat Peak is a high-altitude snow-covered peak at about 4,200 metres in the Pir Panjal range above Gulmarg in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. Accessible via Phase 2 of the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the world's highest cable cars, it is renowned for its panoramic Himalayan views, extensive snowfields and as India's premier skiing and snowboarding destination in winter, with Alpather Lake at its base.
Auli is a ski resort and hill station in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, situated at an elevation of 2,500 to 3,050 meters above sea level. Known as Auli Bugyal (meadow) in Garhwali, it features snow-covered slopes ideal for skiing from January to March. The destination offers panoramic views of Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Dunagiri, along with trekking opportunities and cable car rides.
Ben Lomond National Park is an alpine national park in north-eastern Tasmania, about 50 kilometres east of Launceston. Centred on the Ben Lomond plateau, it encompasses Tasmania's second-highest peak, Legges Tor (1,572 m), dramatic dolerite cliffs and moorland. Established in 1947, it is Tasmania's premier alpine skiing area and a significant summer hiking destination, known for its endemic alpine flora, expansive views and distinctive plateau landscape.
Betulidhar is a scenic high-altitude viewpoint and rhododendron garden located near Munsiyari in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Situated at approximately 9,000 feet elevation, it offers panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks including the Panchachuli range. The area is renowned for its vibrant red rhododendron blooms during spring and serves as a popular skiing destination during winter months from December to February.
Bhaderwah Valley is a broad Himalayan valley surrounding the town of Bhaderwah in Doda District, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at about 1,613 metres elevation between the middle Himalayas, it is known as Chhota Kashmir for its meadows, forests, streams and snow-capped peaks. The valley is notable for its natural scenery, alpine meadows, trekking routes and cultural temples, and serves as a base for exploring nearby valleys and meadows.
Chakrata is a cantonment hill station in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, situated at an elevation of 2,118 meters (7,000 feet) between the Tons and Yamuna rivers. Established in 1869 by British Army Colonel Hume, it served as a summer retreat for British officials during the colonial era. The town is known for its pristine natural environment, dense conifer and oak forests, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls including Tiger Falls, and adventure activities such as trekking and camping.
Charlotte Pass is Australia's highest alpine resort village at 1,760 metres elevation, located in Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales. Situated on Kosciuszko Road beyond Perisher Valley, it is known as a snow sports destination in winter and a base for alpine hiking in summer, providing access to Mount Kosciuszko and surrounding alpine landscapes within the national park.
Chhiplakot Bugyal is a high-altitude alpine meadow situated at approximately 3,090 meters above sea level in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Located near Baram village on the Jauljibi-Munsiyari road, this lush green meadow is renowned for its ideal skiing conditions and trekking opportunities. The area offers stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and serves as a gateway to the Chhipla Kedar pilgrimage site.
Corin Forest is a mountain recreation park located in the Tidbinbilla Range near Paddys River, about 45 minutes southwest of central Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Set within a former pine plantation at around 1,200 metres elevation, it is known as Australia's most northerly lift-serviced ski area and a year-round outdoor recreation destination offering snow play in winter and an alpine slide, walking trails and mountain biking in warmer months.
Dayara Bugyal is a high-altitude alpine meadow near Barsu village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, situated at about 3,050 to 3,700 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas. Spread over approximately 28 square kilometres, it is among India's largest bugyals. Known for rolling green pastures, seasonal wildflowers, winter snow cover and panoramic views of peaks such as Bandarpoonch and Draupadi Ka Danda, it is accessed via a trek from Barsu and Raithal villages.
Falls Creek is an alpine ski resort village located in the Bogong High Plains of the Victorian Alps within the Alpine National Park, about 350 km northeast of Melbourne. Situated at around 1,600 metres elevation, it is Victoria's largest alpine resort. Developed from the 1940s around hydro-electric works, it is notable for its extensive downhill and cross-country ski terrain, snow-gum woodlands, and year-round alpine recreation including hiking and mountain biking.
Gorson Bugyal is a Himalayan alpine meadow located in Auli, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand at an altitude of approximately 3,056 meters. This expansive grassland covering several hundred acres offers panoramic views of major Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Dronagiri. The meadow serves as a popular trekking destination accessible via a short 3-4 km trail from Auli through oak and deodar forests.
Gulaba Snow Point is a high-altitude roadside stop on the Manali-Leh Highway in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. Located approximately 20 to 27 km from Manali at an altitude of roughly 2,800 to 3,100 meters, it serves as the nearest accessible snow point when Rohtang Pass is closed during winter. The site functions as a permit checkpoint for vehicles heading to Rohtang and offers seasonal snow activities, mountain views of the Pir Panjal range, and serves as the base camp for the Bhrigu Lake trek.
Guldanda Meadow is a high-altitude alpine meadow located about 28 km from Bhaderwah town in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the Bhaderwah-Chamba road near Padri Pass. Situated at around 2,700-2,800 meters elevation, it is known for its vast snow-covered slopes in winter and lush green grasslands in summer, offering panoramic views of the Pir Panjal and surrounding Himalayan ranges.
Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the world's highest operating cable cars, operated by Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. It runs in two phases from Gulmarg (2,650 m) to Kongdoori (3,080 m) and then to Apharwat Peak (3,980 m). Notable for panoramic Himalayan views, access to skiing slopes, and year-round scenic rides over snow-covered meadows and pine forests.
Gulmarg Meadow is a vast alpine meadow in Gulmarg town, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, situated at about 2,650 metres in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. Known as the Meadow of Flowers, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and pine forests. The meadow is notable for its seasonal transformation, lush and flower-covered in summer and snow-covered in winter, and for the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world.
Khilanmarg is a small alpine valley and meadow located about 6 km from Gulmarg in Baramulla District, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of around 2,730 meters, it is known for its expansive meadows, seasonal wildflowers and panoramic views of the Himalayan range including Nanga Parbat. Accessible by trekking or pony ride from Gulmarg, it is a popular day excursion for sightseeing and snow activities.
Kongdori is a high-altitude snow bowl and the first-phase station of the Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at about 3,099 metres in the Pir Panjal range, it lies between Gulmarg town and Apharwat Peak. Known for its wide snowy slopes, panoramic Himalayan views and winter sports, it serves as Gulmarg's main skiing area in winter and a scenic meadow viewpoint in summer.
Kosciuszko National Park is Australia's largest national park in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, covering 6,900 sq km. It contains mainland Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko (2,228m), alpine lakes, limestone caves and the headwaters of the Snowy River. Notable for its alpine and sub-alpine landscapes, ski resorts, extensive walking tracks and biodiversity, it is part of the Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves.
Kufri Fun World is a hilltop amusement and activity park located at the Kufri main point in Himachal Pradesh, approximately 13 km from Shimla along the Hindustan-Tibet Road. Situated at an elevation of around 2,800 meters, it operates as a snow activity hub in winter and an adventure park during other seasons. The park features go-karting, zip-lining, bumper cars, and seasonal skiing, offering panoramic Himalayan views alongside family-oriented recreational facilities.
Mahasu Peak is the highest point in Kufri, Himachal Pradesh, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,900 meters. Located about 13 km from Shimla, it features a historic Nag Temple and offers panoramic views of the Badrinath and Kedarnath ranges on clear days. The peak is accessible via a trek or horseback ride through dense deodar forests. It serves as a popular viewpoint and winter skiing training ground within the Kufri hill station region.
Mount Baw Baw is an alpine mountain and ski resort in eastern Victoria, about 120 km east of Melbourne within the Baw Baw National Park and the Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort unincorporated area. At 1,567 metres elevation, it is known as Victoria's closest downhill ski resort to Melbourne, offering snow sports in winter and hiking and mountain biking in summer amid snow gum woodlands and sub-alpine plateau.
Mount Buller Alpine Resort is a major alpine resort in the Victorian Alps, about 208 kilometres northeast of Melbourne in the unincorporated Mount Buller Alpine Resort area. Centred on Mount Buller (1,805m), it is Victoria's most accessible large ski resort with extensive lift-served terrain. Notable for winter skiing and snowboarding and summer hiking and mountain biking, it operates as a year-round mountain village with accommodation, services and alpine scenery within the Australian Alps.
Mount Field National Park is one of Tasmania's oldest national parks, located about 64 kilometres northwest of Hobart in the Derwent Valley. Established in 1916, it is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park is notable for its diverse landscapes ranging from temperate rainforest with tall swamp gums and the tiered Russell Falls to alpine moorlands, glacial tarns and ski fields around Lake Dobson and Tarn Shelf.
Mount Hotham Alpine Resort is a major alpine ski resort in the Victorian Alps, Victoria, Australia, located on the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Omeo within the Alpine National Park surrounds. Situated at around 1,750 metres elevation, it is known as one of Australia's highest alpine villages. The resort offers extensive downhill skiing and snowboarding terrain in winter and hiking and mountain biking in summer, with village accommodation, lifts and services.
Munsiyari is a picturesque hill station located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters. Known as the Gateway to the Panchachuli Peaks, it offers breathtaking views of the Kumaon Himalayas and serves as a base for treks to Milam and Ralam glaciers. The town has historical significance as part of the ancient Indo-Tibetan trade route through Johar Valley and is home to the Bhotiya tribal community.
Narkanda is a hill station town and nagar panchayat in the Kumarsain subdivision of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an elevation of 2,708 meters on the Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH-5), it lies within fir forests surrounded by the Himalayan Range. It is recognized as one of India’s oldest ski destinations, with organized skiing dating back to 1980. The town is also historically significant for introducing apple cultivation to the region through Satyananda Stokes.
Nathatop is a snow-covered hill station located about 14 km from Batote in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, near Patnitop on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Situated at around 2,711 metres elevation, it is known for panoramic Himalayan views, pine forests and winter snow. Popular for paragliding, skiing and sightseeing, it serves as a day-trip destination from Patnitop and Batote with open meadows and viewpoints.
Patnitop is a hill station in Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir, located on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Batote at an elevation of about 2,024 metres. Surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests overlooking the Chenab basin and Pir Panjal range, it was developed as a hill resort with meadows, viewpoints and adventure facilities. It is known for its pleasant climate, snow in winter and year-round sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Perisher is Australia's largest alpine ski resort located in Perisher Valley within Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. Comprising four interconnected resort areas — Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes and Guthega — it offers the most extensive ski terrain in the Southern Hemisphere. Notable for its Skitube Alpine Railway, extensive lift network and village facilities, it serves as the central hub for winter snow sports and summer alpine recreation.
Perisher Valley is the central village of Perisher, Australia's largest alpine ski resort, located in Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. Situated at about 1,720 metres elevation on Kosciuszko Road, it forms the hub of four interconnected resort areas - Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes and Guthega - with extensive lift-accessed terrain and village accommodation.
Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass at 3,978 meters in the Pir Panjal Range of Himachal Pradesh, connecting the Kullu Valley with Lahaul and Spiti. Located approximately 51 km from Manali, it serves as a crucial link on the Leh-Manali Highway and is historically significant as part of ancient trade routes. The pass is seasonally accessible from May to November and requires an official vehicle permit for tourist visits due to environmental regulations.
Selwyn Snow Resort is a family-oriented alpine ski resort located in the northern section of Kosciuszko National Park near Kiandra in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales. Established in 1966, it is Australia's most northerly ski resort and is known for its gentle, beginner and intermediate terrain. Destroyed by the 2019-2020 bushfires, it was rebuilt and reopened for the 2023 winter season, offering skiing, snowboarding and snow play.
Sethan Village is a small Buddhist hamlet located in the Hamta Valley of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, approximately 12-15 km from Manali at an altitude of 2,700 meters. It serves as the last village on the route to Hampta Pass and is known for its panoramic views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. The village has gained prominence for winter igloo stays and summer bouldering, functioning as a restricted area requiring an entry permit.
Solang Ropeway is a gondola lift system located in Solang Valley, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, approximately 14 km northwest of Manali. It transports visitors from the base station at 2483 m to the top station at 2873 m near Mt. Phatru, covering roughly 1.3 km with a transit time of about 8-10 minutes one way. The ropeway provides access to panoramic Himalayan views and serves as a gateway for seasonal snow activities and adventure sports.
Solang Valley is a side valley located at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, approximately 14 km northwest of Manali. Situated at an altitude of roughly 2,590 meters, it is renowned for its summer and winter sports conditions. The valley serves as a major hub for adventure activities including skiing, paragliding, zorbing, and trekking. It derives its name from the nearby Solang village and offers views of snow-capped peaks and lush green slopes.
Thredbo is an alpine resort village in Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area. Established in 1957 as a ski resort, it is located on the Thredbo River below the Ramshead Range. It is notable as Australia's premier year-round alpine destination, offering Australia's longest ski runs, lift-accessed hiking and mountain biking, and gateway access to Mount Kosciuszko.