subject: Skiing and snow skiing in Himalayas [print this page] Skiing and snow skiing in Himalayas Skiing and snow skiing in Himalayas
Skiing is the most adventurous winter sport in India which is having the immense popularity in not only our country but also in all over the globe. The skiing resorts in the country offers the tour packages for the people who love to enjoy the sport in the ski resorts in India. Skiing is the sport that grabs the attention of the visitors of the country. This sport in India can be enjoyed in the valley of Himalayas. Enjoying skiing can be the most favorable vacation tour for the people who loves the winter sports.
In India there are many such destination like Jammu and Kashmir, the hills of Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, the northeastern states of Indi, which have been always counted in the most preferred destination for skiing. Gulmarg is the ski spot which is located at Kashmir, is famous as the resort for the beginners. The sport requires lots of effort, practice and the patience. The most interesting part of the game is that one could enjoy the sport at the ease and with the sense of freedom.
Before starting the expedition in skiing, every skier should take certain things into consideration. The skier must wear the clothes which can keep the body temperature balanced in accordance with the temperature of outside. For taking up skiing the skier must be mentally and physically fit. The people who are suffering from any type of ailment cannot take up skiing as their winter sport. The best fitted water proof outfit is required by the skiers to move up in a comfortable way. The major requirement for the skiers are Skiing Jacket which should be waterproof, breathable fabric, with taped seams, venting zippers, and the insulating stretch components for the comfort.
The major skiing spots in India are:
Himalayas (Gulmarg)
Uttranchal (Garwhal and Kumaon, Auli, Mundali, Munsiyari, Dayara Bugyal)
Himachal Pradesh (Kufri, Narkanda and Manali)
The Himalayas are the mountain that serves the famous skiing center of the country. The famous attraction for the tourist of all the world is the skiing for which the people from all over the globe visits the place. To promote the skiing the Skiing festival is organized in Kufri in Himachal Pradesh ever year in the month of February. While skiing one must be safe to ski on heels rather than flat footed. One must thing for all the people who are ski lovers that one must protect themselves from snow blindness, frostbiting and sun burning during the excursion.
The trill and adventure of Skiing is unmatched among all the adventure sports of the country. Skiing is the sports that requires the simple and easiest implements which can be used by anyone. The prime skiing resort is Auli which is located at Joshimath in the western part of Uttar Pradesh. The season of Skking is from January to March.
