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Hey,
rail enthusiasts!! If you have some
time to spare, then take a slow toy
train up to the hill resorts of Shimla,
Ooty (Udhangamandalam), Darjeeling or
Matheran.
There is nothing to match the experience
of chugging up the hills, past little
hamlets and terraced fields, making
your way through tunnels and over breathtaking
bridges. Its leisurely pace offers you
a panoramic view of changing vistas.
The invigorating air and the delights
of scenic hill resorts provide a welcome
respite from the hustle and bustle of
the city. |
| Cautions
& Essentials for -Snow Skiing |
But
before you take on your next expedition
of skiing in any place in India, there
are few things you have to keep in mind.
Skiing is not just about putting on
warm clothes and head towards the snowy
slopes with your skies. Himalayas is
a region of extremes and for trying
out a sport like skiing in this region,
always asks for certain things that
every skier should take into consideration.
The basic skiing gear that is counted
for skiing is the flexibility of the
clothing. The fabrics that can keep
the body's temperature balanced according
to the outside climate. Stretch fabrics
have a more relaxed and versatile capacity,
which is basically required while skiing
down a snowy mountain and doing extreme
skiing .
Better fitting styles and waterproof
wear are a better option for skiers
for the wider range of motion. While
selecting a ski jacket go through this
checklist: waterproof, breathable fabrics,
with taped seams, venting zippers and
insulating stretch components for comfort.
Other skiing gear items are ski goggles,
ski helmets, ski socks and skies.
Goggles are an essential to wear while
skiing because the glare off the snow
during bright days exposes skiers to
harsh UV rays, having tinted lenses
with UV protection can enhance your
visibility. Extreme weather conditions
makes skiing on the slopes even more
difficult if you do not have decent
ski goggles with you. A comfortable
helmet is always a good option and provides
a good protection while skiing or snowboarding.
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| Main
Skiing Regions In India |
Gulmarg
is known as Kashmir's premier upland
hill resort at the the altitude of 2,730m
and offers one of the largest and best
equipped winter sports opportunities
in India. The snow conditions over here
remain excellent over here from the
months of December to April. Skiers
can find all kind of modern facilities
and world class equipments for skiing
in Gulmarg.
T-bars, ski-lifts, chair-cars, and rope-ways
are inbuilt. skating and heli-skiing,
too are encouraged here. The Indian
Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering,
where skiing courses are offered, is
also located over here.
The large slopes of Garhwal and Kumaon
covered with seasonal snow become an
ideal place for skiing in the winter
months. With their wide open spaces
above the snowline, Garhwal and Kumaon
offer yet another exciting possibility
for the skier - the ski touring amongst
the majestic glaciers.
Auli in Garhwal Himalayas in Uttaranchal
is also counted as another major skiing
resort of India. It has fine snowy slopes,
magnificent fine forests and overlooks
the towering Himalayan peaks of Nanda
Devi, Kamet, Mana Parbat and Dunagiri.
And who can forget the ultimate destinations
such as Kufri, Narkanda, Manali in Himachal.
The Manali Region in Himachal Pradesh
also offers scope for winters as well
as summer skiing. It has excellent natural
slopes and in the summer months has
limited skiing possibilities at Narkanda.
Last but not the least is Kufri, which
has always been a favourite among ski
lovers who visit Shimla in winters.
So prepare your skies and zoom through
the snow.
And the rest of these sites, there are
so many beautiful places for Snow Skiing
in India. Few of them are – |
• Kufri, H.P
• Narkanda,
H.P.
• Manali, H.P.
•
Auli, Uttaranchal
• Mundali,
Uttaranchal
• Munsiyari, Uttaranchal
• Dayara Bugyal, Uttaranchal |
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