Top Skiing Destinations in India

By siliconindia   |   Friday, 11 November 2011, 23:47 IST
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4. Tawang ( Arunachal Pradesh ) Tawang literally means the land of the rising sun. This picturesque place in Arunachal Pradesh is the land of orchids, quaint sounding lakes and the handsome Monpa tribe. The Pankang Teng Tso lake is a fetching heaven for tourist .The other eye catching lakes are Sangetser lake and Banggachang lake. Tawang treasures the Golden Pagoda which shines from atop a hill, 3500 meters above sea level. The road through the beautiful Dirang valley offers spectacular views of rivers, hills and grassland merging into one. Tawang is one of the best destinations for skiing, rock-climbing, paragliding and skating. The rivers Tawang-Chu and Namjang-Chu are ideal for river-rafting activities.