Skiing Options In Indian Himalayas

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Submitted by rockaclimba on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 18:46
Solang Nala: Situated 17 kms. from Manali-it offers a unique experience which even is shocking for people who had visited this place in summers. A vast snow field and one of the best slope which is safe and secure for both tourist and skier.A moderate level of hotels which suits almost every budget.

SOLANG NALA & SOLANG VALLEY : situated near Manali, a small valley named after a Nullah called Solang. This is place which offers high activity in both winters and summers. Being a a base camp for trekkers, climbers and campers which goes is different directions for their receptive activities. Solang Nala offers a beautiful scenic winter which we Indians are not much aware of.

Gulmarg - kashmir : Gulmarg is located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir and stands at a height of 2,730 meters above sea level. It is about 57 kms from Srinagar, the capital city.

Gulmarg holds a position as one of the highest lift-served ski resorts in the world. This is due to setting-up of a Gandola Cable Car Lift from Gulmarg to Apharwat top. Presently, only the first section of the Gandola, from Gulmarg to Kongdori is operational, giving a downhill ski run of about 3 kms. In addition, three ski lifts and one chair lift also service the resort, which are suitable for beginners and intermediate-level skiing, respectively.

Gulmarg-Things to keep in mind : - Though Gulmarg is more or less safe for tourists, it is advisable that you update yourself with the current law and order situation in the area, before you visit Gulmarg. Gulmarg is very cold, so make sure you carry heavy woolens with you, while you tour Gulmarg.

 

Skiing & Snowboarding in NARKANDA- 64 km from Shimla is one of India’s oldest ski resorts, Narkanda. Narkanda lies at an altitude of 8,100 ft, and is an important horticultural centre. Fruit orchards on the surrounding hills produce some of Himachal’s most luscious apples and cherries, making Narkanda one of Himachal’s pleasantest settlements, no matter what time of the year. What’s good about Narkanda is that it’s still comparatively unspoilt and uncrowded, so you won’t find yourself suffocated by hordes of fellow skiers.

The slopes at Narkanda run the gamut from beginner’s to advanced, from slalom to cross-country. Hattu Peak, 6 km from Narkanda, towers 2,000 ft above Narkanda and has popular ski slopes.

 

NOTE ABOUT AULI: Auli is good for honeymooners and poeple who are going to try skiing for fun and do not want to learn seriously. Auli slopes are not good as compared to Solang Valley, Narkanda and Gulmarg but Auli is having good infrastrcuture as compared to Solang Valley and Narkanda.

 

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