Most winter visitors never ski. The gondola, sledges and snowmobiles easily fill a day in the snow.
Phase 1 rises to Kongdori, about 3,080 m, the winter hub for skiing, sledging and snow play.
Phase 1 boards from 8:30 am and Phase 2 from 9:15 am, weather permitting. Closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday.
They need deep, settled snow: usually late December or January to March, at tourism department rates by the minute.
A local sledge puller steers you down and tows you back. Thirty minutes to an hour is plenty for most families.
Kongdori's snowfields are the easiest place for a first snow walk. Wear proper snow boots, not trainers.
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