Adventure
of Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal Skiing
The hills of Uttranchal
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 Uttranchal 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 f 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.
Some of the areas are :AuliAuli,
16 Kms. from Joshimath is an ideal winter resort. A 3 kms. long slopes ranging
from a height of 2519 mts. to 3049 mts. is a major attraction. The Auli resort
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
MundaliMundali 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.
Dayara
Bugyal 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.
Munsyari
The easternmost hill district of Uttranchal Pradesh 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. Mynsyari 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.
SCHEDULE
: 08 Nights - 09 Days PackagePackage Includes : a)
7-day Non-Certificate Course at Auli.
b) Ski Equipments.
c) Instructions
by Certified Instructors.
d) Ropeway Charges.
e) Transfers by Non-AC Car/Jeep
f) Package Includes Dlx. Accommodation & all Meals.
