SKIING IN INDIA
The Himalayas are a great gift bestowed upon the Indian subcontinent by mother nature. It presents a platter of possibilities for adventure sports and mountaineering activities that can be organized in the mountains. Skiing is one sport that can’t be imagined without vast snow lines and tall mountain ranges. Ski may not be the most popular sport in India but it sure does have many enthusiasts and it has begun to gain momentum in the past few years. There are many locations in India that could fulfill your wish to ski in the mountains without taking a flight abroad just to check it off your wish list.
With Kahlur Adventures, you can explore these skiing locations in India without worrying about the details of your ski trip. Gulmarg is one of the highest ski resorts in the world, required infrastructure, equipped with ski equipment, premium accommodations, quality of snow, accessibility through road and flights and even professional snow scientists and rescue team to ensure safety in the face of any unforeseen circumstances. It has various slopes for beginners as well as professional skiers. All these factors make Gulmarg the foremost choice for ski lovers in India.
Solang valley, Auli, and Kufri have become a hotspot for skiers. Among other preferred destinations for skiing in India, some of Kahlur Adventure’s most popular backcountry Ski tour expeditions in India are Mount friendship peak 5289M backcountry Ski down expedition, Mt Kedardome ski mountaineering expedition above 6000M, Hampta Valley, Deo Tibba and Indrasan peak, Beas Kund area in Himachal Pradesh, and Satopanth peak 7075M, Uttarakhand ski down expedition. Heil skiing has also gained admiration among adventurous skiers. If you are new to skiing and still contemplating whether to ski or not, here is a story that might inspire you to gear up and ski on the snowy mountain ranges. In 2018, In their first attempt, the Manali duo skied down 6,111 M high Yunam peak. The skiers Praveen Soon and Ludar Thakur reached their impressive goal on June 17. They wanted to promote ecotourism in remote Himalayan peaks and livelihood opportunities for local people. They mentioned that at a location such as Yunam Peak, skiing can be done throughout the year due to the availability of snow.
Another inspiring story is of Anchal Thakur, a Manali girl, who won a bronze medal in the International Ski competition in the same year. She trained in Austria for two months with state-backed financial assistance and made India proud with her achievement. In the Winter Olympics 2022, India’s Arif Khan finishes 45th in the Giant Slalom event in extreme weather conditions and stirred up a wave of raised interest in winter sports in India. Stories like these make you wonder if you too can have a place on the world stage while showcasing your talent and hard work.
