Category : Snow Adventure Sport
Major Regions : Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Jammu & Kashmir
Best Season : Winters


About Snow Skiing in India
Skiing is becoming one of the most popular sports of India. India offers several beautiful and adventurous destinations for Skiing. The most of hot destination for this sport in India is Himalayan region. This region is wide and vast open with plenty of snow on its high peaks. This region is the ideal place for Skiing in India. Snow Skiing in India provides enough opportunity for ski lovers with full thrill and excitement. India has developed some of the most modern Ski Resorts in the whole world. This adventure sport provides fun, excitement and thrill. These slopes are perfect for beginners as well as for trained skiers. India provides ample of opportunities for all types of adventure lover. So come to this part of India and explore it.

Main Skiing Sites in India
As Himalayan region is very wide and vast so it is the prime attraction for Skiing in India. There are several famous destinations and slopes for Skiing. Gulmarg in Kashmir is one of the prime hill resorts of India which offers ample of opportunity for Skiing. T-bars, ski-lifts, chair-cars, and rope-ways are also available in this region. Garhwal and Kumaon region is very popular for Skiing in India. Auli in Garhwal is the most popular and major Skiing resort of India. There are some more ultimate destinations for Skiing in India like Kufri, Narkanda and Manali in Himachal. Some of the hot destinations for Skiing in India are:
Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir - Gulmarg is the hottest and famous skiing resort of India. Gulmarg has slopes varying between 8,700 and 10,500 feet. Skiing in Gulmarg for adventure lovers is really a lifetime achievement.

Auli, Garhwal - Auli is the hottest skiing destination in the state of Uttaranchal. Several snow capped slopes of Auli attracts thousands of tourists every year from all over the world.

Dayara Bugyal, Garhwal - This place is 28 km from Uttarkashi and at the elevation of 3048 m from sea level. Dayara Bugyal is one of the most attracting and eye catching destination for skiers.

Mundali, Garhwal - Mundali is 125 Km from Dehradun. This is the place where one can find lots of opportunities for skiing in the months of winter.

Munsiyari, Kumaon - This place is situated at the elevation of 2135 meters from the sea level. This is not only a skiing destination but also a base camp to treks to Milam, Namik and Ralam Glaciers.

Manali, Kufri and Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh - These all three destinations are the prime skiing places in the state of Himachal Pradesh. These places are also known for their unmatched beauty and some historical places.

Levels of Difficulty
Skiing in India is divided into three stages based on difficulty. These three levels of Skiing are introduction, intermediate and advanced.

Introduction - Introduction is the first stage of Skiing or also called as the basics of skiing which introduces all the equipments and safety parameters.
- Gliding Wedge
- Wedge Turns
- Wedge Christie

Intermediate Skiing - This may also called the second stage of Skiing which provides the fundamentals that help in mastering parallel skiing.
- Advanced Wedge Christie
- Open Parallel
- Dynamic Parallel

Advanced Learning - Advanced learning is the final level which refines the skills on varied terrain and snow conditions.
- Short Radius Turns
- Curved Turns

Equipments for Skiing in India
During Skiing in India, you need certain equipments to make this adventure sport safe and enjoyable. These equipments can be hired from the local markets and travel agents. These equipments are available on a very small cost and suits beginners as well as trained skiers. For beginners certain courses are also available in these places. Some of the basic equipments for skiing in India are skis, bindings, poles, ski parka and pant, thermal wear, sleeveless down jacket or woolen jersey, ski gloves and mittens, woolen cap or helmet, woolen socks, woolen scarf, ski gaiters, ski goggles or ultraviolet sunglasses, and sun protection cream.

Tips and Important Information
Most of the snow covered areas are very much risky so before starting Skiing there are certain tips which should be followed for the safety purpose.

• You should also be physically fit for Skiing as this sport demands lots of energy.
• Always keep proper medicines and first-aid box for any minor emergency.
• Proper guidelines about high-altitude survival and first-aid techniques should be taken.
• Always remember that the equipments which you are hiring must of good quality.
• Clothes must be according to the environment and these must be woolen.