Experience A Breathtaking Adventure Holiday In Indian Himalayas

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, lots of people would be willing to go to the mountains and enjoy the pristine beauty of the snow capped mountains. While some like me would like to believe that upper Himalayas are buried under the snow and therefore no possible activities, but many others would be likely to enjoy winter sports in some exciting places. Whether you're looking for an exciting trekking expedition in the mountains covered with snow and skiing or snowboarding or ice climbing compelling - India has it all. Snowfall is no longer attracting an attraction today. Instead, tourists are looking for something new and joy in winter sports as the thrilling adventures of column once in a unique.

Although winter sports in India hold great appeal among travelers and thrill seekers, but the availability of information for a fresh merely a measure. Below are some of the adventure sports where you can take part:
Mountaineering � one of the best and ideal adventures activities for enthusiastic climber. But for beginners it might take a lot of energy and stamina to reach the desired. Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Manali, Sikkim & Uttaranchal etc are best places for mountaineering. And if you love to do trekking then some of the famous treks are Chadar(Frozen River) Trek in Zanskar in Ladakh, Valley of Flower Trek in Uttarakhand, Kanchenjunga Trek in Sikkim etc.

Skiing - In summer, Auli is attractive, but in winter it becomes dreamland for skiers with snow-white slopes. It offers an outstanding view of the giant snow covered mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri. A 500 m ski lift system, the longest cable car in Asia, connects Joshimath Gorson on Auli. From Gorson, chairlift only Auli trip to the cottage base, which marks the starting point of all the ski slopes. There are many more things to do in Auli (http://www.skiingauli.com/auli.php) besides skiing like heli skiing, snow - boarding etc.

Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir in Baramula district is one of the famous resorts in Asia. Its slopes differ from 8,700 and 10,500 feet and have the distinction of being the greatest lift served resort in the world. It also offers many other activities besides skiing to entertain. Adventure sports like paragliding, paragliding, trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking and bird watching can be enjoyed in Gulmarg. Manali bounded by snow-capped peaks and lush green valleys is tucked in Himachal Pradesh. The place is known for heli-skiing. It offers possibilities of winter and summer skiing. Ski resorts near Manali are Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass and Pass Chanderkhani. There is some good skiing in Sonlang which is about 10 km from Manali. There are many institutes that offer best skiing courses in India.

Snow - boarding - This is a relatively new winter sport in which one rides a fiberglass board, with one’s feet tied in it, and sliding down a ski slope or a specially designed tube. It's an adult version of skateboarding and surfing. Snowboarding is quickly becoming the most important adventure sports among diehard snow enthusiasts. There are mainly three main styles of competition in snowboarding - Alpine, Freestyle and Boarder Cross. Some of the places with snowboarding facilities in India are in Garhwal Himalayas, in the Chamoli district, Auli, Gulmarg.