Tourists ski on snow covered hills on a sunny day at Kufri. PIC/ Getty Image Break s the ice Ditch the mall roads and main town tourist traffic to enjoy the ski holiday of your dreams at these five destinations SCRATCHPAD Kufri This one receives the maximum footfall from all over the country due to its proximity to Shimla, making it one of the oldest skiing slopes in Himachal Pradesh. The region is covered with snow during this season with tall pines and deodars, making it look like an enchanted forest under snow. The great Himalayan National Park sees visitors too. Do take time to catch a glimpse of the Himalayan aviary with its many mountain birds.

. . . Price: R 300 onwards Skiing season: November to February.