Mountain resort

Amountain resortis a place to holiday or vacation located in an elevated and typically at least relatively isolated area. The termresortimplies integralhotelorinnaccommodations, restaurants, and either or both sports facilities or scenic attractions likebirdwatching.These can be part of a "destination resort"that provides accommodations and activities or a" resort town "that offers amenities near outdoor areas.

They includewinter sportslikeskiing,snowboarding,andice skatingand summer activities such ashiking,golf,andtennis.Sightseeingand related activities, such asleaf peepingto appreciate fall colors, are also common where foliage turns.

In hot climates, hill and mountain resorts are visited for the cooler temperatures at higher elevations.

North America

Mountain Village, Colorado

Ouray, Colorado,nicknamedSwitzerland of America,a popularice climbingdestination

In theUnited StatesandCanadathe term "mountain resort" usually denotes aresortvisited all year round, both for winter sports and summer activities, such ashiking,golf,tennis,andmountain biking.^[1]

Some North American mountain resorts - both resort towns and individual venues - include:

India

InBritish India,the colonial rulers developed resorts in theHimalayasand in mountainous areas ofSouth Indiaknown as "hill stations", where they could escape the summer heat of the plains.^[2]

Other countries

Chengde Mountain Resort

In the 18th century, inChina,the emperors of theQing dynastybuilt theChengde Mountain Resortas a retreat from the summer heat ofBeijing.

InPakistan,theGalyatareas are a popular summer destination. They are also a favorite spot for a cold snowy experience in the winter. Murree, Ayubia, Nathiagali, and Kalabagh are some of the popular places. Other places like the Northern Areas which include Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir are also a choice.

In thePhilippines,theAmericancolonial government built its first summer capital inBaguioto escapeManila's heat.

InTurkey,city dwellers traditionally spent summer vacations at mountain resorts known asyaylasto escape the summer heat.

InCyprus,the most popular mountain resort isPlatres.

InThailand,the third highest mountain is a popular resort at Doi Ang Kang inChiang Mai'sFang District.

References

^Mountain Resort Guide website
^Kennedy, Dane (1996).The Magic Mountains: Hill Stations and the British Raj.ISBN 0-520-20188-4.

Dorward, Sherry (1990)Design for Mountain Communities: A Landscape and Architectural GuideVan Nostrand ReinholdISBN 9780442220952

[1] Mountain Resort Guide website

[2] Kennedy, Dane (1996).The Magic Mountains: Hill Stations and the British Raj.ISBN 0-520-20188-4.

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North America

India

Other countries

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