Skiing In Manali

Skking In Manali

Manali, famous for the lavish display of natural scenery, is situated at the northern end of Kullu Valley by the Beas river. Perched at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level, this beautiful hill station is an ideal spot for adventure sport lovers. It offers skiing  opportunities not only for professionals but also for beginners.

Solang Valley

Solang valley manali

The best skiing slopes located near Manali are Solang Nullah (Solang Valley), Kothi, Patalsu, Marhi, Gulaba, Dhundi and Rohtang. These peaks offer some of the best powder covered slopes in the world. Generally Manali region is blessed with excellent weather, but the conditions are subject to sudden changes. In Patalsu and Rohtang slopes, summer skiing is also possible.The Mountaineering Institute at Solang Nullah is a good training institute

Heli Skiing

Manali is also a hot spot for Heli Skiing organised by Himachal Heli Skiing (HHS) since 1989. Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba, Chanderkhani Pass and Rohtang Pass near Manali are known for their high peaks, thus forming a perfect destination for Heli-skiers with experience. Powerful helicopters including Bell 407, AS 315B Lama and AS 350B3 Squirrel carry the skiers to the top of a 14000 feet high snow draped slope within ten minutes.

Heli Skiing

There are many local ski operators from where equipments and instructors can be hired. Tourists can take up ski tours that are organized here and charge Rs 2,000 per day for a trip that lasts around 3-5 days.

Mostly Skiing is done in high valley floors over 2000 mts through Cedar forests and long rolling ridges over four thousand metres high, in clearings between birch and oak forests. The terrain offers skiing facilities sometimes as high as 5000 mts with vertical averaging between nine hundred metres and twelve hundred metres.

Phone

Himalayan Extreme Centre, 091 9816 174 1 64, 

Antrek Tours (Mr. Naushad Kaludi) +91-1902-252292 / 254492 / 254006

Price

Rs 1000 per person including ski equipment

Best Time For Skiing       

December - February

How To Get There

By Air

Bhuntar, which is 52 km away from Manali, is the nearest airport.Bhuntar is connected to Delhi by air. Delhi is the major nearest airport, which is about 565 km away from Manali.

 By Train

Joginder Nagar is the nearest railway station to Manali, which is nearly 50 km away. Joginder Nagar is well connected to all other Indian cities via Chandigarh.

By Bus

The road to Manali passes through the picturesque valley of Kullu. The motorable roads to Manali connect the town with other major tourist places in Himachal as well as in the nearby states.Both private and state government buses are in service over here.

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