The state of Himachal Pradesh is marked with beautiful mountainous regions. The Himalayan ranges are covered with snow throughout the year. There are many sections of the mountains that are marked where sporting activities on snow take place. Some of the snow sports that the tourists may engage in are skiing, heli skiing, mountaineering and ice climbing.
Skiing is a famous snow sport of Himachal Pradesh. The regions of Manali, Narkanda, Kufri and Shimla have skiing spaces. Kufri is renowned as a skiing resort in Himachal Pradesh. Equipment for the sport is available from the HPTDC. There are many private offices to assist and coach the amateurs in snow sports.
Himachal Pradesh offers the opportunity to participate in heli skiing. Renowned routes for this sport in Himachal Pradesh are the Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass. These places can be accessed from the city of Manali.
Mountaineering and ice climbing are the other snow sports options for the adventure lovers in Himachal Pradesh. Mountaineering in the rugged terrain of Himalayas is a thrilling but risky sport and requires assistance from authorities that are well acquainted with the terrain. Snow sports in Himachal Pradesh is a major attraction among the tourists who visit the state.
Last Updated on : 07 December 2010
