A wonderful family-friendly resort, architecturally designed and engineered to cosily fit within the picturesque woods that it is set in, it’s the ski lodges that offer the most charming options for accommodations and activities, including your choice of a stone and wood chalet. La Tania is a community resort that is small enough to be warm and ambient, even in the midst of winter, and where you have a better chance of getting to know everyone else – both locals and visitors. If it’s your first time to visit, here are a few things you may wish to know.

Where did the Resort Get Its Name?

The former name was La Tagna, which means ‘bear’s hideout.’ The spelling was changed to help visitors properly pronounce the name. But don’t worry- despite the wooded areas that surround the site of the main accommodations, you don’t need to worry about bears accosting you in your chalet. La Tania is safe, friendly, and bear-free!

Can I Walk Around?

Not only can you walk around, it is highly encouraged you get out on foot to explore. A car-free resort where almost everything is accessible by foot, you can find practically everything within a short walk from your ski chalet. La Tania’s small town centre offers many things you may want- from ski booteries, bakeries with fresh bread, a post office, a tabac, a small supermarket and your choice of bars and restaurants with great food and entertainment.

While it does not offer the same kind of busy, bustling nightlife found in other more cosmopolitan ski resorts, you’ll still find fun après-ski entertainment in the area to amuse you before retiring to your chalet. La Tania’s bars and restaurants offer live music, a great crowd, and even a rousing game of darts or billiards might be on the agenda once in a while!

Where’s The ATM?

There’s no need to worry about running out of cash and thus having to stay cooped up in your chalet. La Tania has all banking mod cons, including an ATM – it’s right at the corner next to the Post Office. Aside from that, there is a Currency Exchange inside the Post Office itself as well. And if that’s not easy enough for you, most bars, restaurants and shops take credit cards here so you won’t get caught short. (Surrounding resorts such as Courchevel 1850, Meribel and Mottaret have cash machines too.)

Speaking Of Other Resorts, How Do I Get Out?

If you’re wanting to get out and explore a little further afield, head on to the main road from your chalet- La Tania’s free ski bus will pass by every hour to take you out to Le Praz, Courchevel 1850. There is also a service to Meribel that runs about four times a day- check with the Tourism Office for timetables. There are also taxis and lifts that are quite easy to come by.

How’s The Skiing?

The skiing here is nothing short of great, of course! It has runs suitable for beginners, pros and everyone in between.

Gulmarg Ski Resort is by far India’s premier ski destination. It has some of the most beautiful scenery found in the surrounding region and is the chosen destination for thousands of visitors who come year round, from all around the world.

The journey to Gulmarg is almost as exciting as actually being there; you’ll be aghast as the sweeping landscapes enthrall the mind and senses. The region’s sheer beauty is beyond compare.

One of the most charming aspects of visiting the Gulmarg Ski Resort are the locals, who call Gulmarg home. They are known throughout the region to be friendly, honest folk, who enjoy the simpler things in life. Tourism and selling hand-crafted items are their mainstay financially and they sell their craft throughout the town, so tourists can provide a great boost to their local economy.

Much of what you do whilst in Gulmarg, depends upon how creative and adventurous you want to be. From the extremes of off piste skiing to the more relaxing options, like taking a stroll around the village, and throughout the various shops which sell their various crafts. In addition, there are a whole host of other activities that individuals, couples, and families can engage in. Activities range from individual and group mountain skiing and cross-country excursions in the winter, to golfing and trekking in the summer.

Now if you’ve come to Gulmarg in the hope of finding untouched powder and thrilling terrain, well… you’ve made the right choice. Some of the greats of skiing and snowboarding have found their way to Gulmarg, including the legendary Warren Miller. So I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. In addition to its many larger adult ski slopes, many of which are now groomed, the Gulmarg Ski Resort offers three varying green slopes for the learners, with each slope varying slightly in difficulty.

As one would expect of a small town in India, accommodation in Gulmarg isn’t quite up to the same quality as you would find on a trip to Paris or New York. That being said, it’s arguably one of the best in the region and much of India.

With a stay at a Gulmarg Hotel, visitors can expect to be pampered beyond their expectations, a testament to India’s friendly, and hard working people. With many of Gulmarg’s hotels having achieved a four star rating, Gulmarg is at base camp on it’s way up to becoming a premier destination for the skiing elite. Yet, fortunately it still maintains that small ski town charm I know we all appreciate.

If you’re that way inclined, Gulmarg Accommodation can come in packages that include various ski activities, skiing lessons, hotel accommodations, food, drink etc.

There are a variety of hotels to choose from. One such hotel is the luxurious Heevan Retreat. Reviews for this hotel are generally very positive, as are those for another hotel called the Hotel Hilltop. Both hotels can fit most any budget. They are, however, just a few of the great places you can stay whilst visiting.

I think that an annual vacation is something that most of us spend a lot of time looking forward to. There may be a number of reasons why you’re looking to get away from the daily routine, including taking the opportunity to escape from stresses that are associated with working life.

In truth, many people would probably like to get away for vacations on a more regular basis. Instead, what tends to happen is that many of us plan a single, lavish trip away. This may well be due to the fact that regular commitments mean that there’s something of a limit on the amount of time that we have available for leisure opportunities.

When you think about these issues and your own approach, you may well realise that it’s important to ensure that you plan trips that will be truly memorable. You don’t want to travel to somewhere that will ultimately prove to be disappointing. So how can you go about making travel plans that will meet your requirements and that are able to match your aspirations?

Ski vacations have held a place in the mind as offering luxury travel options for a long time. They enable you to combine sporting activities, with entertainment and opportunities for relaxation. There