Skiing at Auli or Solang !

amarshah · Nov 15th, 2007, 18:07

Hi all,

We planning to go Skiing either to Auli or Solang in Feb'08. It would be our first time, so we need to learn as well. Which according to you'll is a better place Auli or Solang.

Solang reaching is less painful as compared to Auli.

Any suggestions on Hotel at both places and a tutor for skiing and approx costs..

thanks

Amar

shahronakm · Nov 15th, 2007, 19:17

Hi Amar,

Had been to Auli in Feb 05. Did try sking for one day. But it's tough to learn in one day. We did it for fun. We paid Rs. 400 - 500 per person for full day including all equipments & instructors charges. There are many instructors available there & you can go there & hire them. However if you want to do a course (Three day or more) then you will have to plan in advance. Staying options at Auli are few infact just two. One is KMVN & other is Cliff top (Affliated with Club Mahindra). We were put up at Joshimath which is a 20 - 30 mins. cable car ride from Auli. There are plenty of options to stay at Joshimath. We stayed at Hotel Kamet (which is a budget hotel). At that time there was plenty of snow. KMVN offers some packages including sking & stay, do check that out on their website.

Not been to Solang so no info. Gulmarg is another option for Sking.

Ronak.

amitsankrani · Nov 15th, 2007, 21:49

My knowledge says Auli is in Uttrakhand within Garhwal area. Auli details can be found in www.gmvnl.com. Book your rooms online for safety. Not sure if skiing can be done now as the skiing camps florish during march - may. But you can get some good pics of snow fields which were green during summer now turn snow covered. Also try the cable car for some good pics, the charges are Rs. 300 per pax.

amarshah · Nov 16th, 2007, 10:34

thanks for the replies...i am aware i can ski in both places in Feb.. just wanted to know which you be a better bet to go for. We intend doing the 5/6 day Ski course itself

Cheers

shahronakm · Nov 16th, 2007, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitsankrani

My knowledge says Auli is in Uttrakhand within Garhwal area. Auli details can be found in www.gmvnl.com. Book your rooms online for safety. Not sure if skiing can be done now as the skiing camps florish during march - may. But you can get some good pics of snow fields which were green during summer now turn snow covered. Also try the cable car for some good pics, the charges are Rs. 300 per pax.

Sorry about that. It's GMVNL.

Ronak.

spicetrekker · Nov 16th, 2007, 16:23

I have been both to Auli and Solang in winters and I think I enjoyed Auli much better - having said that I am no technical expert on skiing and snow - but overall experience at Auli ws much better.

amitsankrani · Nov 16th, 2007, 17:36

Auli for sure

shahronakm · Nov 16th, 2007, 18:43

Amar, check out this related thread
Skiing in Auli

Ronak.

amarshah · Nov 17th, 2007, 10:31

thanks for the info it looks like me going to Auli in Feb ..!!!

AvidTrekker · Nov 17th, 2007, 16:07

Narkanda above Shimla has North Facing slopes so you will find very good snow conditions here. Maybe the best of the lot. Skiing is a regular feature here and vehicles go all the way up.

I have not been there in winter, so i am not saying this from first hand experience.

amarshah · Nov 17th, 2007, 16:22

thanks for the info Avid... do they have instructors and teaching facilities out there too ? any clue?

AvidTrekker · Nov 17th, 2007, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarshah

thanks for the info Avid... do they have instructors and teaching facilities out there too ? any clue?

Its a regular feature in the season. There is no ski lift. But vehicles ply most of the way. No formal school like Auli exists, but many instructors are there for the tourists. Again, I haven't been there in winter... but was invited by one trek guide who also arranges skiing.

amarshah · Nov 19th, 2007, 10:10

thanks Avid, it seems we would be doing Auli in Feb ...

shahronakm · Nov 19th, 2007, 18:23

There are Ski Chairs & also Ski Lifts (I am not sure if ski lift is the right name, it's like - there is one rod which you put between your legs with your skis on & then you get pulled up the slope)

Ski chairs can be used by any body but for using the other you need a little bit of experience. The charges are per trip basis, however if you are signing up for the course they will allow you to use it for free.

Ronak.

amarshah · Nov 20th, 2007, 10:10

yes i got the info Ronak, i have unlimited use of Ski lifts/chairs as we are signing up for a package including stay and training !

Cheers

Nov 15th, 2007, 18:07	#1
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 657	Skiing at Auli or Solang ! Hi all, We planning to go Skiing either to Auli or Solang in Feb'08. It would be our first time, so we need to learn as well. Which according to you'll is a better place Auli or Solang. Solang reaching is less painful as compared to Auli. Any suggestions on Hotel at both places and a tutor for skiing and approx costs.. thanks Amar __________________ Cheers Amar Year 2008 Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

Nov 15th, 2007, 21:49	#3
amitsankrani Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103	Auli - Not KMVN but GMVNL My knowledge says Auli is in Uttrakhand within Garhwal area. Auli details can be found in www.gmvnl.com. Book your rooms online for safety. Not sure if skiing can be done now as the skiing camps florish during march - may. But you can get some good pics of snow fields which were green during summer now turn snow covered. Also try the cable car for some good pics, the charges are Rs. 300 per pax.

Nov 17th, 2007, 16:07	#10
AvidTrekker mantra yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,665	Narkanda Narkanda above Shimla has North Facing slopes so you will find very good snow conditions here. Maybe the best of the lot. Skiing is a regular feature here and vehicles go all the way up. I have not been there in winter, so i am not saying this from first hand experience. __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

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shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,356	Hi Amar, Had been to Auli in Feb 05. Did try sking for one day. But it's tough to learn in one day. We did it for fun. We paid Rs. 400 - 500 per person for full day including all equipments & instructors charges. There are many instructors available there & you can go there & hire them. However if you want to do a course (Three day or more) then you will have to plan in advance. Staying options at Auli are few infact just two. One is KMVN & other is Cliff top (Affliated with Club Mahindra). We were put up at Joshimath which is a 20 - 30 mins. cable car ride from Auli. There are plenty of options to stay at Joshimath. We stayed at Hotel Kamet (which is a budget hotel). At that time there was plenty of snow. KMVN offers some packages including sking & stay, do check that out on their website. Not been to Solang so no info. Gulmarg is another option for Sking. Ronak.

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amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 657	thanks for the replies...i am aware i can ski in both places in Feb.. just wanted to know which you be a better bet to go for. We intend doing the 5/6 day Ski course itself Cheers

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spicetrekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 264	I have been both to Auli and Solang in winters and I think I enjoyed Auli much better - having said that I am no technical expert on skiing and snow - but overall experience at Auli ws much better.

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amitsankrani Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103	Auli for sure

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shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,356	Amar, check out this related thread Skiing in Auli Ronak.

Nov 17th, 2007, 10:31	#9
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 657	thanks for the info it looks like me going to Auli in Feb ..!!!

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amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 657	thanks for the info Avid... do they have instructors and teaching facilities out there too ? any clue?

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amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 657	thanks Avid, it seems we would be doing Auli in Feb ...

Nov 19th, 2007, 18:23	#14
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,356	There are Ski Chairs & also Ski Lifts (I am not sure if ski lift is the right name, it's like - there is one rod which you put between your legs with your skis on & then you get pulled up the slope) Ski chairs can be used by any body but for using the other you need a little bit of experience. The charges are per trip basis, however if you are signing up for the course they will allow you to use it for free. Ronak.

Nov 20th, 2007, 10:10	#15
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 657	yes i got the info Ronak, i have unlimited use of Ski lifts/chairs as we are signing up for a package including stay and training ! Cheers

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