Bookmark These 7 Lesser-Known Regions For Skiing In The Himalayas

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Regions For Skiing

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Where To Go?

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1. Auli, Uttarakhand

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2. Phuni Valley, Sikkim

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3. Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh

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4. Khardung La, Ladakh

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5. Dayara Bugyal, Uttarakhand

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6. Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

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7. Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh

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