Skiing in India

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Without a doubt it is the presence of the Himalayas that gives India its status as an excellent skiing destination. However the rugged terrain and the numerous curves and bend make most of these slopes enjoyable only to the professionals.

Snow Skiing is a popular adventure sports in the world. Snow Skiing involves descending from the top of the snow-covered mountains charting their way through heavy snow, steep slopes and vegetation. Once the privilege of a few, now Snow Skiing is within the reach of the common person. Initially, Snow Skiing tours were available for only destinations in Kashmir but now more and Snow Skiing options have opened up in the hills of Uttaranchal. There are several ski resorts with most modern facilities, equipments and instructors to guide you if you have come for the first time. The snow covered peaks, alluring heights and chilly weather are the highs for the skiers.

Kashmir is the first place where Snow Skiing started in India. Adventure Snow Skiing Tours in India takes you to Gulmarg to fulfill your passion of skiing. The next place is Uttaranchal where you have several options to go on Snow Skiing tours such as Dayara Bugyal, Mundali and Auli in Garhwal and Pithoragarh and Munsiyari in Kumaon. Himachal Pradesh has also come up with few good skiing locations in Manali, Kufri and Narkanda. These locations are not only good skiing location because of their altitude and heavy snowfall but also offer picturesque views and pollution free atmosphere.

Gulmarg has gentle slopes connected with ski lifts to carry you to the top. The longest ski run of 2213 m in Gulmarg is provided by the Gondola cable car. In Auli, you can enjoy ski sloped of 10 to 20 km. The slopes for snow skiing is spread over an area of 28 km sq. In Munsiyari, you can take snow skiing tours at Khalia Top and Betulidhar. The best season to undertake adventure snow skiing tours is obviously winters between December and February depending on the snow conditions.

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