What does skiing in India signify?
With a view to meeting the soaring prospects of tourism, India has come up
with some of the most thrilling and exciting ski resorts in the world. The
vast expanse of the snow-laden mountains in the Himalayas and the
appreciable heights are sure to boost the spirits of the adventure freaks.
One can find fantastic ski hideouts in the hills of Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh
and Jammu and Kashmir. Skiing has emerged as one of the most sought-after
hilly sports in India.
Which are the popular skiing zones?
» Kumaon Hills
Munsyari in Kumaon lies at a distance of 127 km from Pithoragarh. It serves
as the base for treks to a number of glaciers. Khaliatop and Betulidhar are
two popular high altitude skiing zones. The environment here is simply
amazing.
» Himachal Pradesh
The state of Himachal Pradesh takes pride in its finest skiing destinations
like Kufri, Narkanda and Manali. Kufri provides the adventurers with
fabulous options of skiing. Narkanda is endowed with beautiful natural
slopes. Manali offers options both for summer and winter skiing.
» Garhwal Hills
Mundali in the Garhwal region is an excellent site for skiing. The place is
gifted with excellent slopes with a miraculous backdrop of the Himalayan
peaks. Dayara Bugyal is another skiing site in the region. The place gives
panoramic views of the snow-clad Himalayan ranges.
» Nepal
The Everest region, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Kanchejunga are counted among
the magnificent skiing destinations in the world. Nepal is also home to
numerous skiing and mountaineering expeditions.
» Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg
in Kashmir is an amateur's fabulous skiing resort. Get yourself an skiing
instructor and go sliding down the beautiful slopes of the region. Skis,
sticks and goggles can be easily hired. During the winters Gulmarg is truly
a sight to behold.
» Uttaranchal
Uttranchal invites hordes of adventure-lovers from far and near. It also
organises many skiing competitions. Auli, located amidst snowy mountains, is
16 km from Joshimath. It is a favourite hideout for the skiers. Splendid
views of the Himalayas can be had from here. The ideal time to be here is
from January to March.
What are the essentials of skiing?
There are a few things that should be remembered while skiing in the
Himalayas. One's cloths should be very flexible. Stretch fabrics are the
best while going for extreme skiing down a snowy mountain. One should have a
suitable water-proof skiing jacket. The jacket should be made of breathable
fabric. Other essentials of the sports are ski goggle, ski helmet, ski socks
and a pair of skis are other gear items. Goggles are important because they
provide you covering against the UV rays and the extreme weather conditions.
The helmet should be comfortable as it safeguards you against the risks
involved in the sport.
