Skiing in Uttaranchal
Skiing
in Uttaranchal
Skiing, a word that reminds of thrill and speed, that too without any
motor or wheels. The thrill of skiing can only be felt and not heard or
written. The world famous Ice-sport has arrived in India with a bang.
Skiing is relatively new sport in India. It was earlier restricted to
some parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and was not considered a safe sport.
But since last few years, efforts have been made to familiarise people
with this game. GMVN, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam, has established skiing
resorts and clubs across the state. The panoramic hills of Garhwal are a
combination of mountain peaks and valleys. The large slopes when covered
with seasonal snow become ideal for skiing during winters (November to
February).
Skiing Site
Auli
Auli is the most favored skiing resort of India. GMVN, has tried its
level best to make it a world class Skiing Resort. Auli lies 16 Km from
Joshimath and is one of the prime tourist destinations in Uttaranchal.
The natural advantages of Auli’s slopes, coupled with
state-of-the-art facilities provided by GMVN have made it comparable to
the best in the world. The snow capped slopes of Auli are flanked by
stately coniferous and oak forests which cut wind velocity to the
minimum. Auli offers a panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like the Nanda
Devi (7817 M), Kamet (7756 M) and Dunagiri (7066 M).
Dayara Bugyal
Dayara Bugyal in Uttarkashi is another beautiful skiing resort. The
place is accessible by trekking 8 Km, so be prepared for a long trek
before taking up the Skiing course. Skiing at dayara Bugyal can be a
lifetime experience for those who want a break from the crowd at other
hillstations.
Mundali
Mundali is 125 Km from Dehradun, and lies amidst lofty mountain peaks
and snow covered stretches. There are facilities for stay and equipments
with the rest house here.
Equipments and Availibility
GMVN provides all the important equipments needed for Skiing. There is
a beautiful guest house maintained by GMVN in Auli, which offers
excellent stay facilities. The travelers get all the equipments needed
for skiing, by the Government of Uttaranchal. Many hotels, agents and
instructors at the Skiing sites provide with all the necessary
guidelines and equipments to the traveler.
Tips and Important Info
The equipments can be obtained from the ski clubs in Uttaranchal, but
the most important thing to remember is the clothing. Participants are
advised to bring heavy woollen clothing, like, caps, socks, gloves,
mufflers, pullovers, trousers, long johns, wind proof jackets, dark
glasses, gum/snow boots and a torch for personal use.
