The Indian Himalayas supply an excellent skiing experience owing to their terrific height makings for long descents. The large open areas, snow dressed mountains and the height of skiing slopes in India suffice to pump up the adrenaline in any ski enthusiast. India's ski resorts are largely restricted to the western half of the Himalayas- in Uttarakhand- high sufficient to get an excellent cover of snow throughout the winter season, yet low enough to be quickly accessible.
For the avid skier, cross-country runs of 10-20 km are now offered, with the included advantage of fresh powder snow, away from criss-crossing streams of skiers that surpass the slopes of the European Alps. Due to the fact that of their height and spread, Garhwal, like other sectors of the Himalayas, uses the delights of exploratory cross country snowboarding.
The skiing location: Auli
Auli, in the Garhwal Himalayas, is a favourite snowboarding destination for numerous not even if of its beautiful glittering slopes however for the nice, clean environment too. Found around 250 kms away from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, Auli is a must check out destination if skiing is your passion. The slopes lie at an elevation of nearly 2500 to 3000 metres, providing exciting skiing opportunities to both beginners as well as expert skiers.
The capacity of snow dressed slopes of Auli, when the training premises for the Paramilitary forces was adjudged by the French and Austrian specialists who compared it with the very best snowboarding premises of the world, and ranked it as one of the very best. The large height and spread of the snow dressed mountains, with the included benefit of powdered snow are appealing sufficient to magnetize the daring spirits of the passionate skier, providing all the excitement and excitement connected to the video game. From January to April, the Auli slopes are usually covered with a thick carpet of snow, about 3 metres deep. The stretch of 3-kms with a drop in elevation of 500m is considered to be a really good skiing ground by worldwide standard.
The region offers enormous opportunities for adventure sports like skiing and thrilling water sports making Auli an ideal venue for adventure seekers. It is a ski touring and cultural paradise, and whatever the weather condition, you can constantly go out skiing and riding. Being on this tour lets you take pleasure in skiing on the slopes of Auli which provide enough thrills to expert skier and novice also.
The area offers tremendous opportunities for adventure sports like snowboarding and thrilling water sports which make Auli a perfect location for adventure seekers. It is a ski touring and cultural paradise, and whatever the weather condition, you can always get out snowboarding and riding. Being on this tour lets you delight in snowboarding on the slopes of Auli which supply sufficient delights to professional skier and newbie as well.
It is connected to Joshimath by a 3.5 km long cable television vehicle provides an exceptional breathtaking view of the mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dronagiri.
The 6-day Skiing Programme
Slip your feet into heavy snowboarding boots, clamp them on to the skis and let gravity do the rest. Travel in cruise control down the winding snow slopes leaving you a scorching path white powder. How does it feel?
The 6-day Skiing course is designed to let you experience the thrills of this sport in a safe environment. We have experienced trainers on board and world class skiing devices to guarantee that you have a remarkable learning experience.
Throughout the program you will discover the basics of skiing and get to practice the abilities you select up on slopes of varying gradients. Remember that as a novice you will fall down a lot while practicing, but do not lose hope. Given proper training and direction on this sport it is not that tough to learn.
Our snowboarding team would make sure that each time you boil down, both your confidence and experience boosts significantly. Our group of certified skiing instructors will ensure that you find out snowboarding and get hooked on to this marvelous sport.
Indicative timings
08.00 am: Breakfast 09.00 am: Briefing by the instructor 09.45: Equipment fitting and examine 10.00 am to 01.00 pm: Skiing Lessons begin 1.00 pm to 02.30: Lunch break and relaxation 2:30 pm to 3.30 pm: Skiing/Sightseeing
Note: You can go with snow-boarding rather of skiing on a particular day at an additional cost of Rs. 1500/- per individual. Kindly make and confirm such demands ahead of time.
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