Sunday, February 12, 2017

Best Skiing locations in India

India is a cheap location for skiing. You can find a great value for money here. The various ski resorts in India are as follows:

Auli: It is an important ski location in Uttarakhand in North India. GMVNL provides facilities for skiing at this location. One needs a certificate for skiing here. The validity of the certificate ranges from 4 6to 14 days. One can also go for a skiing course here in case the person is an amateur. The first South Asian Winter Games were held here in the year 2011. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 2100 per person.

The nearest airport is at Dehradun which is at a distance of 170 km.

Gulmarg: Gulmarg is an important skiing destination in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in North India. It has been rated as Asia’s seventh best ski location. Anyhow it is not as cheap as other locations in India. A one night stay at an average hotel in Gulmarg would set you back by Rs 5000. Skiing activities are held at a height of 4200 m. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 2400 per person.

The nearest airport is Srinagar at a distance of 52 km.

Kufri: Kufri is located at in the state of Himachal Pradesh in North India. It is situated at a distance of 13 km from Shimla and is situated at NH 22. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 1400 per person.

There are a few potato plantations here. During winter they are cleared to make a path for skiing.

Lachung: Lachung is an important skiing location in the state of Sikkim in Eastern India. This place has been occupied by the Indian Army due to security issues. The government of India has recently opened the town for skiing in order to boost the economy of the region. Please note that a special permit is required to visit the place. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 3600 per person for the complete expedition.

Manali: Manali is an important location for skiing activities in India. This is the most frequented place for skiing. This is due to the tourist importance of Manali, easy transportation facilities and cheaper accommodation. Skiing activities are held in Rohtang during summers and it is closed during winters. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 800 per person.

The nearest airport is located at Bhuntar town at a distance of 52 km from Manali. Anyhow this place can be easily approached by other modes of communication as well.

Narkanda: Narkanda is an important skiing destination in North India. It is situated in the district of Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India. The place can be well accessed through roadways. Skiing activities take place here in summers only. It is located at an altitude of 2700 km. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 1200 per person.

The nearest airport is Shimla.

Solang Valley: The Solang Valley is an important skiing location in North India. It is located at a distance of 14 km from Manali in the Kullu district. Unlike Manali, skiing activities are held here during winters and are replaced by Zobering in summers. It is considered to be one of the safest places for skiing in India. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 1350 per person.

The nearest airport is located at BhutBhutan

Yumthang Valley: Solang Valley is an important skiing location in North India. This valley is located at an altitude of 5000 m in the Eastern state of Sikkim. This place is not easily accessible. People usually travel from Gangtok to Lachung and rent a room there. Then an expedition is held from Lachung to Yumthang. Skiing events here may take a whole day. AQnyhow this is the toughest location for skiing and thus the most enjoyable one as well. The average cost of a skiing expedition here would be about Rs 3400 per person for the complete expedition.

The nearest airport is located at Gangtok.

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