Skiing Facilities Available
The facilities that are available here are the best in Asia. There are skiing schools that train the beginners on how to handle the powdery snow and the precautions that one must take while skiing. There are shops that give the equipment required on hire. And the gears and equipment provided is as good as you will get anywhere else in the world. There are good medical facilities as well in the region that takes care of any mishap that occurs on the slopes. Avalanche control facilities are also there but they need to be stepped up a bit.
As in the summer, when each individual sets his own pace for a holiday, so also in winter, skiing can be as adventurous as the holidaymaker can want.There are a number of slopes, not serviced by ski lifts, of varying lengths and gradients.
Each of these is quieter than the immensely popular ones with skilifts. Advanced skiers often trek in the snow for several hours to the very top of Apharwat peak, to make adescent lasting no more than 30 minutes. And now, with the operation of the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car, it has become all the more convenient for skiing enthusiasts, as they can gain a ski run of nearly 3 kms with the help of this cable car which goes up to Kongdori.
HELLI-SKIING
Due to a heavy rush of people in the Gondola and ticketing problem, Heli-skiing is available for a hassle free skiing. Heli-skiing is the ultimate skiing adventure. The exciting skiing in quality slopes at high altitude coupled with a splendid natural beauty and perfect views from a helicopter is fantastic. Heli skiing opens up vast areas of untouched powder in the world's most famous mountain range. Punch Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjals, towering at 4,745 meters / 15,567 feet…offering free riders a descent of more than 2,000 meters / 6,561 feet of thigh-burning vertical drop.
With the launching of Heli ski, Kashmir has seen a steep rise in the number of skiers visiting. The helicopter ride is spectacular. You can take photographs and after that the glide down the mountains on virgin snow without having to compete with any hordes is divine. Various skilled adventure sports guides are available, who have climbed Mount Everest more than once. Registration is quick and easy and the rates are cheap starting at US $270. So, if you are looking for Heli ski, Kashmir is the place to look out for and then for sure, you will forget Switzerland.
We can offer you some Special packages for skiing. Click here to see the packages offered. Besides the above itineraries we can also make special tailor made itineraries as desired by you.
The facilities that are available here are the best in Asia. There are skiing schools that train the beginners on how to handle the powdery snow and the precautions that one must take while skiing. There are shops that give the equipment required on hire. And the gears and equipment provided is as good as you will get anywhere else in the world. There are good medical facilities as well in the region that takes care of any mishap that occurs on the slopes. Avalanche control facilities are also there but they need to be stepped up a bit.
As in the summer, when each individual sets his own pace for a holiday, so also in winter, skiing can be as adventurous as the holidaymaker can want.There are a number of slopes, not serviced by ski lifts, of varying lengths and gradients.
Each of these is quieter than the immensely popular ones with skilifts. Advanced skiers often trek in the snow for several hours to the very top of Apharwat peak, to make adescent lasting no more than 30 minutes. And now, with the operation of the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car, it has become all the more convenient for skiing enthusiasts, as they can gain a ski run of nearly 3 kms with the help of this cable car which goes up to Kongdori.
HELLI-SKIING
Due to a heavy rush of people in the Gondola and ticketing problem, Heli-skiing is available for a hassle free skiing. Heli-skiing is the ultimate skiing adventure. The exciting skiing in quality slopes at high altitude coupled with a splendid natural beauty and perfect views from a helicopter is fantastic. Heli skiing opens up vast areas of untouched powder in the world's most famous mountain range. Punch Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjals, towering at 4,745 meters / 15,567 feet…offering free riders a descent of more than 2,000 meters / 6,561 feet of thigh-burning vertical drop.
With the launching of Heli ski, Kashmir has seen a steep rise in the number of skiers visiting. The helicopter ride is spectacular. You can take photographs and after that the glide down the mountains on virgin snow without having to compete with any hordes is divine. Various skilled adventure sports guides are available, who have climbed Mount Everest more than once. Registration is quick and easy and the rates are cheap starting at US $270. So, if you are looking for Heli ski, Kashmir is the place to look out for and then for sure, you will forget Switzerland.
We can offer you some Special packages for skiing. Click here to see the packages offered. Besides the above itineraries we can also make special tailor made itineraries as desired by you.
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