With their vast open spaces, above
the snowline, the Garhwal and Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal,
offer a plethora of ski locales.
For the avid skier, cross - country
runs of 10-20 km are now available, with the added
advantage of fresh powder snow.
Due to their awesome height and spread, Garhwal and
Kumaon, like other areas in the Himalayas, offer the
thrills of exploratory long distance skiing, round
the year.
Winter skiing in Garhwal is, now, professionally conducted
at the Auli slopes. The usual season is late December
to early March, depending on the snow conditions.
Skiing at Uttaranchal The large
slopes of Garhwal and Kumaon covered with seasonal
snow become an ideal place for skiing in the winter
months .
One can feel the adrenaline levels rising as one negotiates
the challenges of the steep gradients and traverses
unimaginable distances . Quite truly , the thrill
of skiing remains unparalleled as the elements are
defeated exhilaration swells up in skiing , the use
of only the simplest forms of implements adds to the
adventure.
With their wide open spaces above the snowline, garhwal
and kumaon offer yet another exciting possibility
- ski touring amongst the glaciers, for the avid skier
, cross - country runs of 10-20 km are now available
, with the added advantage.
Skiing at Auli Auli , 16km
from joshimath is an ideal winter resort. 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
.
Ice Skating in Shimla The Shimla
ice-skating rink has the largest open-air area with
naturally frozen ice in this part of the world. The
Ice Skating Club has already celebrated its Diamond
Jubilee. Ice-skating normally begins in early December
and carries on to February. Clear skies and low temperatures
provide series of uninterrupted sessions. There are
two sessions every day, in the morning and in the
evening.