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Skiing comparing to other countries is a new
sport in India. For this sport crisp snow and sunny days are required.
Skiing has been taken up in Ladakh located in
Kashmir. Mountains and the hill slopes of Ladakh enable it to boast of some
of the most suitable locations for skiing to be practiced in India.
Precautions while Ice Skiing :
Enroll in at least one skiing or snow boarding lesson.
Use caution when entering and exiting the ski lift.
Flexible and stretchable clothing required.
Do not ski out of control or go too fast.
Be aware of other people on the slope.
Wear a ski helmet and eye protection.
Wear sun protection, even on cloudy days.
Never ski alone.
Skiing Places in India:
Kufri,
H.P
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Altitude: 2,510 m
Main Attractions: Annual Winter Sports Festival and the Carnival
Places of Interest: Mashru Peak, Himalayan Nature Park
Best Time To Visit: April to June & November to February
Narkanda, H.P.
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Altitude: 2,708m
Places Of Interest: Hattu Peak, Hattu MataTemple
Best Time To Visit: December to March
Manali, H.P.
Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Higest Skiing Altitude: 14,000-Feet
Ice Skating Season: December To February
Auli, Uttaranchal
Location: Garhwal Himalayas
Altitude : 2500-3000m Above Sea Level
Specialty: Skiing Resort
Nearby Attraction: Badrinath
Best Time To Visit: April to June & November to February
Munsiyari, Uttaranchal
Location: Pithoragarh (Uttar Pradesh)
Specialty: Skiing Resort
Altitude: 2135m Above Sea Level
Nearest Town: Jauljibi
Best Time To Visit: April to June & November to February
Shimla
Ice Skating Season: December To February
Main Attractions: Skating Competions
Ice Skating Season: December To February |
