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Adventure
Activities in Himachal Pradesh |
Skiing in Himachal :- |
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Kufri :
Kufri in district Shimla is the -
winter sports capital - situated 13 kms. from the Ridge, at an altitude of 2,622
meters. It is ideal for skiing. In the past years it has become a big centre of
attraction for the tourists during winter. From December to March it wears its
white winter garb, with snow trimmings on its tall green pines and deodars. Its
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slopes are
fashioned by nature to exhilarate lovers of winter sports.
Narkanda :
It commands a unique view of the
eternal snow line and the dense forest. A quaint sleepy hamlet. From here, you
get breathtaking view of the snow clad Himalayas. 'Hatu Peak' at an altitude of
3,143 meters above sea level ai 8 km. from Narkanda. In winter, there are
exciting ski slopes to Ski on.
Nestled in the picturesque ranges of Himachal, Narkanda at a
height of 3143 Mts. is a quiet town, 64 kms from Shimla. In winter it coats
itself with thick, soft snow turning its gentle slopes into an excellent
playground. The pleasure of skiing makes Narkanda an attractive destination for
many during the winter months. Some of the very steep and smooth slopes
hereafter a different kind of skiing experience. These slopes especially appeal
to the cross country skier for. Narkanda is set amid fine coniferous forests.
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Heli Skiing in Himachal :
The sport is immediately available in
the area bound by the Hanuman Tibba, Rohtand Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani
Pass - near the resort town on Manali. A major feature is the compactness of the
heli-skiing area. A sortie of ten minutes can carry the skiers to the top of a
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Manali :
Manali with its unspoilt scenic
grandeur is extremely popular with the tourists, for a lavish display of natural
scenery. It is one of the principal show places of the Kullu region. To its
North, South and West are an ostentation of pinnacles and ridges which, in fine
weather, stand out in bold relief against skyline. At the lower elevation and in
every direction there are vivid green patches of grassland and evergreen valleys
ascending in irregular formation present probably the best view in the country.
In winter is a fairy-tale town holding out an irresistible
invitation to the skiers and snow-lovers. Located at a height of 6,000 ft. to
7000 ft., it offers breathtaking ski gradients at Solang Nala. Between December
and May ski enthusiasts from all over the world are attracted to this Himalayan
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smooth-curved ridges and escarpments promise unmatched
exhilaration both to expert skiers as well as beginners.
Those on a maiden adventure can learn the exciting sport on
some of the gentle slopes and gradients with the help of
experts. A winter carnival held around the middle of
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