The most luxurious winter resorts in India

Come hail, rain or snow, those of us with wheels on our heels don’t allow the harsh cold to ground our travel plans. Whether you’re planning a skiing vacation to the snowy slopes of Gulmarg in Kashmir, or you’re heading out for some quiet mountain time to Darjeeling in the north east—check in at the country’s premier winter resorts for a stay that’s luxurious, charming and atmospheric. From a restored palace converted into a hotel, to a decadent hill-top property that was once home to British aristocracy—here are India’s most luxurious winter resorts. Read more: Indian snacks to binge on in the cold winter months