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The hills of Uttaranchal Pradesh have all
the ingredients for adventure packed with excitement and thrills -
an unexplored valley, towering peaks, flowing rivers, snow-capped
mountains, a splendid combination of flora & fauna and vast tracts
of virgin snow.
 The
region also provides immense opportunities for adventure sports
like skiing and the thrilling water sports which make Uttaranchal
Pradesh an ideal venue for adventure seekers.
The large slopes of Garhwal and Kumaon covered with seasonal snow
became an ideal place for skiing in the winter months. With their
wide open spaces above the snowline, Garhwal & Kumaon offer yet
another exciting possibility - ski touring amongst the glaciers.
For the avid skier, cross-country runs of 10-20 kms. are now
available, with the added advantage of fresh powder snow, away
from criss-crossing streams of skiers that overtake the slopes of
the European Alps. Because of their height and spread, Garhwal and
Kumaon, like other sectors of the Himalayas, are in position to
offer the thrills of exploratory long distance skiing round the
year.
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Auli: 16
kms. from Joshimath is an ideal winter resort run by Garhwal
Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN). A 3 kms. long slope ranging from a
height of 2519 mts. to 3049 mts. is a major attraction. The Auli
resort run by GMVN has snow beaters which beat the snow to keep
the slopes fit for skiing at all times. A 500 mts. long ski-lift
carries skiiers back to the slope top, thus saving them the
trouble and time to bridge up wearing long skis.
Season : End December to March
Equipment :
GMVN provides modern ski equipment. Participants are advised to
bring heavy woolen clothing like caps, socks, gloves, mufflers,
pullovers, trousers, wind proof jackets, dark glasses, gum/snow
boots and a torch for personal use.
Package Tours :
GMVN conducts 7 and 14 days skiing courses at Auli and special
provisions for day tourists are also available. Ski training is
given by qualified ski instructors.
Bugyal
in the local language means "high altitude meadow". The road to
Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on
Uttarkashi-Gangotri road about 28 kms. from Uttarkashi. Vehicles
can go up to the village of Barsu from where one has to trek a
distance of about 8 kms. to reach Dayara and other route is via
village Raithal, 10 kms. from Bhatwari, from where one has to trek
about 6 kms. to Dayara Bugyal. Situated at an elevation of about
3048 mts., this vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty.
During winter it provides excellent ski slopes over an area of 28
sq. kms. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here is
breathtaking.
Presently accommodation is available at Bhatwari and some
villager's huts may also be used by professionals for skiing.
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Mundali is
situated in district Dehradun 129 kms. from Dehradun via Chakrata.
Mandali offers an unforgettable view of the snow capped Himalayas.
The place has vast ski slopes on which professional can enjoy
skiing.
As accommodation facility is only available at Forest Rest House
therefore one has to ensure accommodation through the Forest
Department.
The
easternmost hill district of Uttaranchal bordering Nepal in the
east and Tibet in the north, Pithoragarh is often called
'Miniature Kashmir' Nestling amidst spectacular Kumaon Himalayas
at a height of 1645 mts. is a small valley barely 5 kms. long and
2 kms. wide.
Located at an altitude of 2135 mts., Munsyari is situated at a
distance of 66 kms. from Jauljibi and 127 kms. from Pithoragarh
via Thal. Munsyari is the centre as well as the gateway of the
Johar region. Munsyari is the base for treks to Milam, Namik and
Ralam Glaciers. There is a Tourist Rest House and a small town.
Khalia top and Betulidhar are two high altitude places, ideal for
skiing.
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Besides Auli,
numerous places in Garhwal & Kumaon are full of potential for
skiing where an individual or a group can enjoy this winter sport
on their own. In Garhwal, Kush Kalyan & Kedar Kantha in Distt.
Uttarkashi; Panwali & Matya in Distt. Tehri Garhwal and Bedni
Bugyal in Chamoli and Chiplakot Valley in Distt. Pithoragarh in
Kumaon are well known potential skiing resorts where professionals
can do skiing.
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