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» Manali |
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For high mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass
the magic of heli- skiing. Under a deep blue sky, the skiers are carried
by helicopter to a snow-draped peak. And after that there is nothing
except steadily distancing whirr of rotor blades, the sky and the
snow. It is a thrilling experience as the skier rapidly zooms down
the slopes. |
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Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh
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| Highest Skiing Altitude: 14,000-Feet
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| Ice Skating Season: December To February |
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» Shimla |
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The Shimla ice-skating rink has the largest open-air
area with naturally frozen ice in this part of the world and the Ice-Skating
Club has already celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. Figure skating, speed
skating or ice - hockey - one can try his hand at any of these available
at the Shimla Ice Rink. Fancy-dress carnivals, 'gymkhanas', ice hockey
and dances enliven every season. |
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Ice Skating Season: December To February |
| Main Attractions: Skating Competions |
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» Kufri |
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Some great Hiking, some skiing, some beautiful scenes
and a cool environment that's what Kufri is all about. It is famous
for its trekking and hiking trails. Adventure-seeking travelers throng
Kufri in winters to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered
slopes. The Skiing season spreads between November to February and
the tourist inflow is at its peak during winters. |
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Location: Himachal Pradesh |
| Altitude: 2,510 m |
| Discovered in: 1819 |
| Main Attractions: Annual Winter Sports
Festival and the Carnival |
| Places of Interest: Mashru Peak, Himalayan
Nature Park |
| Best Time To Visit: April to June &
November to February |
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» Narkanda |
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Narkanda, at 8,100 feet, 440-km from Delhi and is a
two hours drive from Shimla. It is slightly higher than Shimla (7,400
feet) and the road linking the two runs almost near the crest of the
mountain with a gradual ascent. One is constantly treated to a bird's-eye
view of the different valleys as the road twists and turns from one
spur to another. Especially breathtaking is the view of Narkanda from
Fagu, a small village enroute. |
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Location: Himachal Pradesh |
| Altitude: 2,708m |
| Places Of Interest: Hattu Peak, Hattu
MataTemple |
| Best Time To Visit: December to March
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» Auli |
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Auli is nestled in the lap of the snow-capped peaks
of Garhwal Himalayas in the Chamoli District of western Uttar Pradesh,
near the world famous religious shrine of Badrinath. Auli's well-dressed
slopes are flanked by coniferous and oak forests and offer a panoramic
view of Mt. Nanda Devi, Mana Parbat, Dunagriri, Beethartoli, Nilkanth,
Hathi Parbat And Ghori Parbat. |
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Location : Garhwal Himalayas |
| Altitude : 2500-3000m Above Sea Level |
| Specialty: Skiing Resort |
| Nearby Attraction: Badrinath |
| Best Time To Visit: April to June &
November to February |
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» Munsyari |
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Located at an altitude of 2135 mtrs. Munsyari is situated
at a distance of 66 kms. from Jauljibi and 127 kms. from Pithoragarh
via Thal. Munsyari is the center as well as the gateway of the Johar
region.
Munsyari is the base of treks to Milam, Namik and Ralam glaciers.
Khalia Top and Betulidhar are two high altitude places that offer
excellent condirions for skiing. You can stay there in a tourist rest
house. |
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Location: Pithoragarh (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Specialty: Skiing Resort |
| Altitude: 2135m Above Sea Level |
| Nearest Town: Jauljibi |
| Best Time To Visit: April to June &
November to February |
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