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The
challenge of the snow covered terrain.
And a streak of adventure in man. That
is what combines together in the realm
of skiing-the fastest and most fascinating
winter sport. When the white mantle
of snow covers the lush green meadows
and the firs and pines are sprinkled
with silver, its skiing time in the
Himalayas. Some of the world's most
popular winter playgrounds are here,
known for their interesting undulations
and fine gradients. Over the period
of time Skiing is one sport that has
gained immense popularity all over the
world and in the past decade have become
quiet popular sport because of the Himalayas.
The awesome height and spread of the
snow clad Himalayas mountains, with
the added advantage of powdered snow
are tempting enough to magnetize the
adventurous spirits of the avid skier,
providing all the thrill and excitement
attached to the sport. Himachal's beautiful,
white snow-covered slopes lure a skier
to a great skiing excitement. Himachal
offer adventures while skiing - one
can enjoy from elementary skiing to
the slalom.
Himachal Pradesh lies among the Himalayan
ranges of Dhauladhar, the Great Himalayas,
Shiwalik and Pir Panjal, of the western
Himalaya, where most of its higher reaches
remain under snow for a long time. Thus
one can undertake the ski tour at any
time to any height.
The mountaineering Institute at Manali
organizes ski courses from January onwards
at Narkanda. Narkanda is 2,700 meters
above sea level, and is almost a paradise
for skiers for about three months in
a year during the winter season. Winter
and summer skiing is possible in Manali's
Solang area. |
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Places for Skiing - In Himachal |
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other most common ski location are Kufri,
Narkanda and Manali. |
Manali
: also offers both summer and
winter skiing. A winter carnival at
Manali is organized every year from
10th to 13th February. Besides the cultural
programs in the carnival the most important
part of the carnival is the ski competition
held at the Solang Nallah, 10-km from
Manali.
Kufri :
It is the - winter sports capital -
situated 13 kms. from the Ridge, at
an altitude of 2,622 meters. It is ideal
for skiing. In the past years it has
become a big centre of attraction for
the tourists during winter. From December
to March it wears its white winter garb,
with snow trimmings on its tall green
pines and deodars. Its undulating slopes
are fashioned by nature to exhilarate
lovers of winter sports.
Narkanda
: It commands a unique view
of the eternal snow line and the dense
forest. A quaint sleepy hamlet. From
here, you get breathtaking view of the
snow clad Himalayas. 'Hatu Peak' at
an altitude of 3,143 meters above sea
level ai 8 km. from Narkanda. In winter,
there are exciting ski slopes to Ski
on.
Nestled in the picturesque ranges of
Himachal, Narkanda at a height of 3143
Mts. is a quiet town, 64 kms from Shimla.
In winter it coats itself with thick,
soft snow turning its gentle slopes
into an excellent playground. The pleasure
of skiing makes Narkanda an attractive
destination for many during the winter
months. Some of the very steep and smooth
slopes hereafter a different kind of
skiing experience. These slopes especially
appeal to the cross country skier for.
Narkanda is set amid fine coniferous
forests.
Besides Kufri, Manali and Narkanda there
are various other locations where you
can enjoy skiing. These locations include
the slopes of Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti,
Kinnaur and Shimla.
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what are you waiting for…!!
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