Skiing in India
With
their vast open spaces, above the snowline, the Garhwal and Kumaon hills of
Uttaranchal, offer a plethora of ski locales. For the avid skier, cross - country
runs of 10-20 km are now available, with the added advantage of fresh powder
snow.
Due to their awesome height and spread, Garhwal and Kumaon, like other areas
in the Himalayas, offer the thrills of exploratory long distance skiing, round
the year. Winter skiing in Garhwal is, now, professionally conducted at the
Auli slopes.
The usual season is late December to early March, depending on the snow conditions.
» Skiing at
Uttaranchal
The large slopes of Garhwal and Kumaon covered with seasonal snow become an
ideal place for skiing in the winter months . One can feel the adrenaline levels
rising as one negotiates the challenges of the steep gradients and traverses
unimaginable distances . Quite truly , the thrill of skiing remains unparalleled
as the elements are defeated exhilaration swells up in skiing , the use of only
the simplest forms of implements adds to the adventure. With their wide open
spaces above the snowline, garhwal and kumaon offer yet another exciting possibility
- ski touring amongst the glaciers, for the avid skier , cross - country runs
of 10-20 km are now available , with the added advantage.
» Skiing at
Auli
Auli , 16km from joshimath is an ideal winter resort. The natural advantages
of auli 's slopes, coupled with state - of the -art facilities provided by gmvn
have made it comparable to the best in the world. The snow capped slopes of
auli are flanked by stately coniferous and oak forests which cut wind velocity
to the minimum . Auli offers a panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda
Devi (7817 mts.), Kamet (7756 mts), Mana Parvat (7273 mts.) and Dunagiri (7066
mts.) Seemingly only a snowballs throw away, Auli offers perfect skiing conditions.
Seasonal skiiers have clean streches of absolutely virgin slopes to sport on
. These slopes provide excellent opportunities for cross country, slalom and
downhill skiing events. Winter skiing in Garhwal is now being professionally
run at the Auli slopes.
» Ice Skating
in Shimla
The Shimla ice-skating rink has the largest open-air area with naturally frozen
ice in this part of the world. The Ice Skating Club has already celebrated its
Diamond Jubilee. Ice-skating normally begins in early December and carries on
to February. Clear skies and low temperatures provide series of uninterrupted
sessions. There are two sessions every day, in the morning and in the evening.
