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 If you are looking for thrilling expeditions then head towards the northern part of India, some of the best extreme sports destinations of the world. The Garhwal and Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in North India, with their steep mountain slopes covered under a blanket of snow in winter, offer the winter sports enthusiast incredible opportunities to satisfy their urge for adventure in India. Skiing, snow boarding, tobogganing, ice skating and other winter sports can be enjoyed at Auli in Himachal Pradesh and Pathnitop and Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir in India. Winter sports are not just snow skiing, there are plenty of activities one can try out Snow Skiing.
Alike heli-skiing, the adventure of Snow-skiing is experienced by amateur kids and expertise. The winter sport offers unlimited fun to those who spend a family vacation in the snowy regions. The hill-resort of Gulmarg is situated at an altitude of 2, 730 m and is one of the best known skiing destinations in India. Besides the large slopes at Kurfi, Narkanda and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttaranchal are also checked out by adventure lovers. |
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 Ice Skating is just like skiing except that instead of swooshing down from snow covered slopes you just fly along a wide skating arena wearing ice-skates. Whether you want to have a skating partner or whether you want to do it alone, ice-skating is a sport, which needs a much better balancing act than in ordinary skating. The best options to try out ice-skating in India is Shimla, where every year a winter sports festival is held and this sport is one of the major attractions of it. If you are an amateur or a bit naïve about skiing, just try the simple rules of agility, stability and steadiness and no one will be able to beat you.
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 Adventure in the remote places like Auli is really worthwhile experience. Snow skiing here is a real breathtaking adventure. Auli is a popular winter sports venue in India because of its dense snow cover from January to March.
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 The snow-capped mountains of India challenges adventure seekers to explore its nook and corner. Ice climbing or mountaineering in snowy peaks is not an easy task and climbers need to move efficiently on the steep of ice. The most favored destinations for such kind of task are Zanskar range and Gulmarg in Jammu & Kashmir, Kulu and Lahul in Himachal Pradesh, Garhwal region, eastern Himalayan ranges of Sikkim and Darjeeling. Enthusiasts can also climb up the towering mountains in Manali and Dhauladhar ranges of Himachal Pradesh. |
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 Heli Skiing offers the thrill of splashing icy routes and ridges. The criss-cross ways in the Himalayan region like the Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba, Chandrakhani Pass and Rohtang Pass near Manali are ideal location for heli-skiers. Besides, novices can have good time in the snowy peaks of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir and Pithoragarh and Auli in Uttaranchal. |
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