Main Skiing Regions In India
Gulmarg is known as Kashmir's premier upland hill resort at the
the altitude of 2, 730m and offers one of the largest and best
equipped winter sports opportunities in India. The snow conditions
over here remain excellent over here from the months of December
to April. Skiers can find all kind of modern facilities and world
class equipments for skiing in Gulmarg.
T-bars, ski-lifts, chair-cars, and rope-ways are inbuilt. skating
and heli-skiing, too are encouraged here. The Indian Institute of
Skiing and Mountaineering, where skiing courses are offered, is
also located over here.
The large slopes of Garhwal and Kumaon covered with seasonal snow
become an ideal place for skiing in the winter months. With their
wide open spaces above the snowline, Garhwal and Kumaon offer yet
another exciting possibility for the skier - the ski touring
amongst the majestic glaciers.
Auli in Garhwal Himalayas in Uttaranchal is also counted as
another major skiing resort of India. It has fine snowy slopes,
magnificent fine forests and overlooks the towering Himalayan
peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parbat and Dunagiri.
And who can forget the ultimate destinations such as Kufri,
Narkanda, Manali in Himachal. The Manali Region in Himachal
Pradesh also offers scope for winters as well as summer skiing. It
has excellent natural slopes and in the summer months has limited
skiing possibilities at Narkanda. Last but not the least is Kufri,
which has always been a favourite among ski lovers who visit
Shimla in winters. So prepare your skies and zoom through the
snow.
Skiing Places in India:
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Kufri, H.P
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Narkanda, H.P.
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Manali, H.P.
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Auli, Uttaranchal
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Mundali,
Uttaranchal
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Munsiyari,
Uttaranchal
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Dayara Bugyal,
Uttaranchal