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This fantastic adventure tour takes
us to India's premier ski resort, Gulmarg, found
nestled in the Kashmir Himalayan Range. Stay in gorgeous
ski lodge accommodation and ski just minutes from
your hotel door, on runs up to 10km in length. There is
plenty to keep you busy - optional treks to Khilanmarg
Plateau high above Gulmarg are available, followed by an exhilarating ski down
on virgin snow on a variety of trails.
The
perfect destination for families, skiing at Gulmarg can be
treated as a short holiday on its own, or a week of
skiing can be added to a trekking expedition in Kashmir or a
stay on the beautiful houseboats of Srinagar.
ITINERARY
DAY
01 SRINAGAR - GULMARG You are met on
arrival in Srinagar and transferred to the coach station for the
journey to Gulmarg, which takes around one and a half
hours. On arrival, we check into your ski lodge
accommodation and settle in.
DAY
02 - DAY 06 GULMARG The following five
days are free to spend as you choose, tackling the slopes or
trekking into the surrounding mountains, and enjoying the many
activities available to you.
DAY
07 GULMARG - SRINAGAR We transfer to the
coach station for our drive back to Srinagar. On arrival,
we transfer to your accommodation in Srinagar, or to the
starting point of your onward journey. Tour ends.
Alternative
itineraries can be arranged to suit your travel plans - contact
us directly with your dates and desired length of stay and we
will provide you with prices and itinerary.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Accommodation
on a full-board basis. Please note that different
standards of accommodation can be arranged.
Return coach transfers from
Srinagar.
Ski
equipment (not including ski clothing) and ski lift pass.
All
transfers, including pick-ups and drop-offs at start and end of
tour.
GENERAL INFORMATION
 Some of the best
slopes in the country for beginners and intermediate skiers are
available at Gulmarg. Skiing equipment is available on hire from
the Ski-Shop. In winter, Gulmarg's natural slopes and inclines
turn into the country’s premier skiing resort. Not all tourists
who visit in winter come for skiing - some simply are there to
watch the skiing or to enjoy a holiday in the snow, sledging and
taking snow scooters or trekking. Many of these are infected
with the excitement of the skiers, and have donned their first
pair of skis within a short while of their arrival.
Of numerous slopes, there are a few which are serviced by ski
lifts. Most of the skiing is centred on these slopes, which are
suited to beginners and intermediate level skiers, with ski runs
ranging from 200 m to 3kms. Instructors are available for both
levels.
ADVANCED
SKIERS There are also a
number of slopes of varying lengths and gradients which suit
more experienced and adventurous skiers. These runs do not have
ski lifts, but can be reached by snowmobile or by trekking up
the mountain. These runs offer adventurous skier the immense
advantage of being a lot less crowded than the popular, ski lift
serviced slopes.
Advanced skiers
often trek in the snow for several hours to the very top of
Apharwat Peak, to make a descent lasting 30 minutes. Advanced
skiers can also make fantastic runs of 3kms down from Kongdori,
with the advent of the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car service to
Kongdori.
OTHER
ACTIVITIES Tobogganing
is a
popular and fun activity that requires no skill. A flat wooden
board is taken up the hill and allowed to slide downhill on the
snow-covered slopes without a navigator. Great fun for those
with a head for speed and a love for letting loose in the snow!
Sledges as well as sledge-pullers are always available on hire.
There are also snow scooters and snow-bobbing, neither of which
require special skills, and both of which are a good break from
the ski-runs once in a while.
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