Skiing in Kashmir
Gulmarg in Kashmir has been the premier spot for ski lovers. with good snow conditions from December to April modern facilities such as T bars ski lift, chair cars and ropeways are also available. This place affords a magnificient view of the valley and its surrounding ranges.
Heliskiing is also possible with the local authorities willing to encourage wintersorts activity. Auli in Uttar Pradesh and Narkanda and Manali in Himachal Pradesh are transformed into a multitude of snowy ski slopes. Kashmir a Paradise on earth with an excellent scenic beauty and magnificent Mauritian offer exciting opportunities for Ski sports. Gulmarg the Premier spot for ski lovers is 52 kms for Srinagar. With good Snowy condition from December and April Gulmarg has comfortable accomodation and has all the modern facilities such an T-bars, ski light chair cars and rope trays. Heliskiing is also possible with the best authorities willing to encourage wintersports activity. Skiing is done on open slope, off trail through the pine forests, It is advisable to take garments that are easy to hand wash which also dry quickly, as the dry cleaning facilities are very limited.