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Skiing in India
AULI : SKIING
Auli, 16 km from Joshimath, is a popular winter resort run by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam
(GMVN) offering good skiing conditions. There are many slopes, which provide excellent
opportunities for cross-country, slalom and snow-hill skiing events. GMVN has snow-beaters
and other sophisticated machinery to keep the slopes fit for skiing.
GULMARG : SKIING
Gulmarg, situated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is another famous skiing resort frequented
by the tourists. With the first fall of snow, the highlands are transformed into a glittering
winter wonderland, the country's premier arena for action-packed skiing. Gulmarg has slopes
varying between 8,700 and 10,500 feet with some of the highest ski runs in India. Meant only
for beginners, Gulmarg ski lifts and chair lifts provide basic utilitarian facilities with a
simple link-up.
HIMACHAL PRADESH : SKIING
The Shimla, Narkanda, Kullu-Manali, Chamba, Kuper and Pabber areas in Himachal Pradesh have
several ski slopes, which are attracting a growing number of enterprising winter sports enthusiasts.
Comfortable ski lodges, lifts, trained instructors, and ski runs to suit all levels have been
provided at most of these ski resorts in the state. Serious international cognoscenti rate the
runs between Solang Nallah and Pathru worth any good skier's time and money. Heli-skiing facilities
are available at Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali.
Skiing Events in India
Auli and Solang Valley near Manali organizes National Winter Sports Championship in the month
of February/March every year. Skiers from all over the country come to these places to participate
in this challenging sport held under the auspices of the Indian Olympic Association and state bodies.
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Heli Skiing in India
For high mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass the magic of heli-skiing. Under a deep blue
sky, you are carried by a helicopter to a snow-draped peak. And after that there is nothing except
steadiely distancing whirr of rotor blades, the sky and the snow. It is a thrilling experience as
you rapidly zoom down the slopes. The icy winds slaps your face and the swiftly slithering hiss of
skies remindes you that you are racing away on your own steam.
The sport is available in the area bound by Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani
Pass near the resort town of Manali (Kullu). A major feature is the compactness of heli skiing area.
A sortie of ten minutes can carry the skiers to the top of a 14000 feet high slope.
Mountaineering in India
UTTRANCHAL : MOUNTAINEERING
Peak Booking Fees, Inner line restrictions, Import of Equipment, Camera Permits, Insurance,
Medical Attention and Evacuation Procedures have been laid down in detail by the Indian
Mountaineering Foundation based in Delhi. This is the National apex body for the sport in India.
HIMACHAL PRADESH : ROCK CLIMBLING
Rock climbing is often seen as the basic stage for mountain climbing. It can also be treated as
an independent sport, since it is basically climbing a rock face, using only hands and feet with
a safety rope.
The area around Manali, presently forms the core of mountaineering in Himachal. The Beas Kund
region and lower reaches of the Hanuman Tibba (5930 m), the Manali and Shitidhar peaks around
the source of river Beas and Deo Tibba (6001 m) (Kullu) area are suggested for beginners with
some experience.
The Chandra Bhaga ranges, the Pir Panjal and Dhalaudhar ranges are existing. The State also
has several other areas where Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali and its
branch at Dharamsala (Kangra) offer this activity. Courses are also available with the institute.
ASSAM : MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Hilly terrain offers very good challenge to Mountain Bikers. The Tourism Department in
collaboration with The Assam Tourism Development Corporation and other adventure organisations
had organised several bicycle and motorbike rallies in and outside the state. Several foreign
groups including individual tourists have visited the state by Mountain Bike.
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Aero Sports in India
UTTRANCHAL : PARAGLIDING
Para-gliding uses 'thermals' as the driving force, and is the closest one can get, to being a
bird. In perfect weather conditions you can stay aloft for over three hours and can soar to
heights more than 3000 meters.
Garhwal is a Paraglider's and Parasailor's paradise. In the north you have the huge ramparts
of the Great Himalayas and in the south are the plains of the Terais. The unique geographical
position of Garhwal provides excellent conditions for all grades of Paragliding and Parasailing,
from beginners to intermediate and advance.
ASSAM : PARA SAILING
A totally new sport, Para-sailing, has been introduced by Assam Tourism Development Corporation
to attract domestic and foreign tourists. The ideal place for Para-sailing near Guwahati is North
Guwahati.
HIMACHAL PRADESH : PARAGLIDING
The bald peak of Billing, above the Buddhist monastery of Bir in Kangra, has been the venue
for five national and three international hang-gliding rallies since 1984. The site is perfect
for para-gliding too. And this sport is a mix of sky-diving and hang-gliding. A fairly recent
sport that is steadily gaining popularity, para-gliding is possible at various places in the state.
Places where para-gliding is done regularly are - Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur, in the kullu valley
and at Intkali in the Pabbar valley near Rohru in Shimla district.
River Rafting in India
ASSAM : RAFTING
The mighty river Brahmaputra and its turbulent tributaries like Manas, Jia Bhoroli and Kapili
offer immense scope for River Rafting. The current of these rivers is very high with the thrill
of adventure. The famous Indo-Japanese Expedition was held in Brahamaputra in the year 1991.
The whole state is a riverine area.
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HIMACHAL PRADESH : RIVER RAFTING
The Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir in Kangra with its 42 km length and 2 km breadth, offers
a variety of activities in close collabration with the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied
Sports. Year long activities include swimming, water-skiing, surfing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing
and sailing. Three levels of courses are conducted - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Similar
activities are also available on the waters of Gobind Sagar near Bilaspur, the Chamera lake near
Dalhousie (Chamba) and the Pandoh lake on the Mandi-Kullu National Highway.
UTTRANCHAL : RAFTING
Garhwal offers some very exciting opportunities for the water sport lover. The Ganga with its
frothing and foaming waters throw up a challenge that no rafter on this earth can look away from.
Then there are the other sports at Assan Barrage, which is essentially a man-made water body that
has become a haven for avid wind-surfers, water-skiiers and kayak enthusiasts.
ORISSA : BOAT RIDING
The lapping waters of lake Chilika offer excellent boating opportunities not just to cruise
around the lake, but to investigate the islands, each of which has its individual charms. The Satkosia
gorge is one of the most enchanting places in the world and a boat ride is the perfect way of enjoying
this enchantment. The sea and surf at Gopalpur-on-Sea are ideal for surfing and sailing in the Blue
Bay back-waters.
Trekking in India
ASSAM : TREKKING
Assam is also famous for Trekking. North-Cachar Hills and Karbi Hills provide ample scope
for Trekking. There is a recognised trekking route in both the districts.
HIMACHAL PRADESH : TREKKING
The main trekking areas in Himachal are the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, routes over the
passes between the Shimla region and the Kullu valley, the numerous treks out of Kullu and select
tracks in the Trans-Himalyan regions of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti. Most trekking areas are between
1500 metres and 6000 metres.
With well over two hundred and seventy defined trails, the variation in terrain is also enormous.
Low scrub-land and paths through paddy fields, give way to trails strewn with pine needles. Then
come woods of oak and flowering rhododendron, which merge into forest of Himalyan cedar - 'deodar' -
and spruce. On most trails, small pastoral hamlets dot the way. Cunningly hidden between the high
mountains are passes which were once known only to migrant shepherds and dare all traders. These
lead to the fabulous wastes and swift rivers of the arid Trans-Himalya.
UTTRANCHAL : TREKKING
At a relex level, trekking is a physical challenge: a simple desire to pick a path and measure
up to the terrain and the elements. The adventure component adds the spice of uncertainty, raising
the stakes for you to test yourself in unfamiliar territory.
On a deeper level, trekking is a bridge between ancient lifestyles: the fixed vision of a settler
counterbalanced by the transient motion of a nomad. As an evolution from a simple walk into a more
self sufficient venture, trekking requires simplification, a reduction to portable basics, and
implicit trust in your ability to define what you need to live.
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