Skiing in India – Thrill of Snow Adventures in the Himalayas

Manali's legendary exquisiteness, prime location and splendid skiing opportunities attract hundreds and hundreds of visitors ever year. The city is pleasantly located at the height of 6000ft to 7000ft and presents magnificent ski inclines at Sola Nala for all those, who love to cast their way by sliding through the snow. Accommodation is not at all an issue with Manali. Studded with beautiful hotels and resorts, Manali presents a wide array of lodging arrangements to fit every budget.

How to Reach

By Air < Bhuntar is the closest airport that is located at very short distance of 50 Kms from Manali.

By Road The closest railhead from Manali is Joginnder Nagar at a distance of 125 kms.

By Rail Manali is well connected with all the major parts of the country through a good network of roads. Frequent bus services can be availed from all major cities such as New Delhi, Chandigarh, Meerut and etc.

Where to Stay

Hotels, Tourist Bungalows and Guest Houses are available in Manali, on rent, all through the year. Log Huts an exquisitely different experience-ethnic yet very comfortable. Between the Ashok Travellers Lodge and Piccadily Holiday Resort, you can choose from a good range of comfort and economy.

Located in the pleasing ambience of Himachal, Narkanda is a very calm town. In winters, this place gets heavily coated with thick, soft snow and presents a range of enticing slopes for the adventure of skiing. Nestled in the odorous pine forest is located the magnificent ski resort at 2,700m. The skiing season stretches here from the end of December to the beginning of the early March. From learners to pro, every skiing lover can have his/her own choice slopes ranging from a learner's slope to the sharper descents for the practiced skier.

In order to reach Narkanda, interested travelers can avail bus or private taxi service from Shimla, which is located at a distance of 64 Kms.

How to Reach

Approachable from Shimla 64 kms.by buses or taxis.

Where to Stay

Hotel Himview is recommended for a comfortable stay.

The exotic ski locations of Kufri have left no stone unturned in boosting up the spirit of adventure of ever ski lover. Irrespective of the difficulties that mountainous region offers in the construction of roads, Kufri has managed to build and maintain good network of roads. It is well connected with Simla and travelers often pick to try their hand at trekking while making their way from Shimla to Kufri. Many hotels and holiday homes are available in Kufri and hence, staying in this exotic location is not at a problem.

How to Reach

Kufri is connected to Shimla by road. To fully savour the scenic views between Shimla and Kufri nothing could be better than trekking the 16 kms, way.

Where to Stay

Hotels and Holiday Homes are available on in Kufri. Especially worth mentioning is Wild flower Hall. Once a royal residence, this beautiful old mansion surrounded by pine forests is now a hotel. A well stocked bar is available here. Kufri Resort Hotel also offers a comfortable stay with a choice of cuisines and a bar.

With a commanding height of 3978 meters and accessible distance from Mannali, Rohtang has become the new most popular skiing destination in the country. The recently developed Ski terrain of this land has produced a number challenging opportunities for many ski freaks. And what makes Rohtang a truly unique skiing destination for all its ski lovers is the availability to indulge in skiing throughout the winter and autumn season.

Reaching Rohtang is child's play. Although many frequent road services are available to Rohtang, travelers often choose to trek to this destination from the city of Manali, which is located at very small distance of 51 Kms.

How to Reach

Frequent road service is available from Shimla and Manali though ' many enthusiasts prefer to trek to Rohtang from the latter.

Where to Stay

Tourists would be advised to plan their base camp either in Manali or Keylong. Skiers can also be taken to the slopes of Rohtang.

Auli is one of the most recently developed Skiing locations in the country. The town provides good skiing opportunities from the end of December to the beginning of March. Geographically, Auli is located at a small distance of 16 kms from Joshimath and is considered as an ideal winter resort by many avid skiers who have explored its charm and slopes. Reaching Rohtang is child's play. Although many frequent road services are available to Rohtang, travelers often choose to trek to this destination from the city of Manali, which is located at very small distance of 51 Kms.

How to Reach

By Air The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) which is almost 273 kms away from Joshimath. Travelers can also avail vayudoot services that operate between Delhi and Dehradun.

By Rail From any part of the country, the closest railhead is Haridwar, which is 299 Kms from Auli.

By Road State transport vehicles have made it very convenient to reach Auli with the provision of frequent bus service.

Where to Stay

The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam's Rest Houses at Dehradun, Rishikesh. Auli and Joshimath offer a comfortable stay while being economical. They run throughout the year. A Youth Hostel also rents boarding and lodging.