Different Winter Sports To Be Enjoyed In India Himalaya

Man has always been fascinated by the idea of challenging nature. Your desire to curb and control nature with a hint of adventure in the Himalayas meets mesmerizing. Skiing, the most exciting winter sport combines snow fun and adventurous spirit of man together. The Himalayan rolling lands have some of the best winter destinations and most famous playgrounds where you can enjoy skiing.

The Himalayas, the highest mountain in the world is one of the major tourist destinations of India. The mountains stretch out over the whole North and North Indian states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, etc. Not only have that, the fate of the numerous foot hills and surrounding Himalays constituted half of the tourist attractions of India. Shimla, Mussourie, Kashmir, Kasauli, Darjeeling, etc are major tourist destinations that make a holiday in the Himalayas. Both rare and rich in range, a Himalayan holiday trip can in reality be an exotic mixture of many things. For the average tourist, there is rafting in some of the major Indian rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Indus, Teesta, Skiing in the slopes of Auli, Khufri, Manali etc is another sport you can enjoy here in the India Himalayan.

Ice-Skating
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is often called as the Queen of Hills. The fascinating hill station is tucked at a an elivation2, 128 meters above sea level in the northern part of the Himalayas. It is equipped with the largest skating rink in India. Skating Carnival organized in the winter season is very popular worldwide. It starts from the beginning of December and offers adventure cold until the end of February. The festival is attended by the Skating Club of State.

Snow-Skiing
Kurfi, the summer capital of Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) attracts tourists having skill tasks adventure. It is located at an altitude of 2, 622 meters above sea level. With the start of the winter season, the place receives snow rain for days and nights. Tourist flocks to this ski resort and have fun with skiing and sledding on ice rinks. In the month of February, the Department of State Travel and Tourism organizes winter sports festival in Kufri. It's a show in sports, which can be participated by children and adults. Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir is also a popular place for skier’s snow. Besides you can enjoy skiing in the Himalayas in Auli of Uttrakhand.

Heli Skiing
Himachal Pradesh or Dev Bhumi is a heaven for heli-skiers. Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali are some of the best pay a visit in the state. In recent years, the sport has gained popularity over the place. The snow of the Shivalik ranges, Dhauladar, Pinjal Pir and the Great Himalayas are ideal for both novice and expert.

Ice-climbing
Kullu and Lahul in Himachal Pradesh attract ice climbers from different corners of the world. The ice rinks are dotted with tall forests, tribal villages and monasteries. High walls of ice in the Zanskar range, Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, Manali, Dhauladhar ranges of Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal Garhwal region are hot spot for the more adventurous. The eastern Darjeeling and Sikkim also welcomes lovers of winter sports.