Snow / Skiing Getaway from Mumbai

MattFS218 · Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:32

I'd like to take a short trip from Mumbai 4-5 (max 6 days) to see some snow and mountainous regions in India. I'd also like to do some beginner level skiing. Can anyone recommend a good itinerary I can use for my girlfriend and I? I'm a OK skiier, but she's never seen snow before. Is Sringar safe? What are my other options? Thanks

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:38

You need to fly from Mumbai to Srinagar (kashmir). Take a taxi to Gulmarg for the skiing.
Some info at: http://www.jktourism.org/cities/kash...ent/skiing.htm

tsk1979 · Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:46

Narkanda is a safe option for Skiing.
Check out http://hptdc.nic.in/ for mumbai address and book a ski package which costs around 7000/person including stay on twin sharing basis.
End Jan, early feb is a great time for skiing.

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:51

The third option is Auli.
Check out: http://www.uttaranchaltourism.net/skiing_tours.htm

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 2nd, 2007, 13:01

See also : http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/distric...li/skiing.aspx

This is a link to a Govt of Uttaranchal website.

tsk1979 · Jan 2nd, 2007, 16:16

The problem with Auli is that you have to reach the base before 4pm. After that the ski lift which takes you to resorts closes down.
Second problem is roads.
Roads in Uttaranchal are not as well maintained as Himachal, which is under defence care due to its strategic importance.
Third thing is snow itself. Himachal always gets more snow than uttranchal.

VSK Sharma · Jan 2nd, 2007, 17:45

Hi,
How do you intend to travel from Mumbai to Delhi. And when do you want to go skiing.

Tim_mex · Jan 2nd, 2007, 18:03

I am planning to go skiing too, more likely Gulmarg though.
We (2) are also in Mumbai and looking to go in the beginning of Feb -Flying to Delhi, then bus (?). Thats the only plan I have so far.
(Sorry to hijack)

VSK Sharma · Jan 2nd, 2007, 18:15

Hi,
Any way the plan can be same.
I would suggest Manali (Solang nala slopes). You can fly all the way up to Kulu and then take a bus to Manali. You can do a few days skiing and get back hiring the equipment locally. This way you are at Manali quickly and also get to spend more time skiing.

MattFS218 · Jan 20th, 2007, 15:19

I'm only a beginner skiier, and not sure I want to ski every day, what would the best option be? Is there ice skating? shopping resort, etc at Manali?

Auli, I understand is expensive to fly to, and still requires a long bus ride from the airport, so my only options for a short vacation is Gulmarg or Manali, correct?

The US state department recommends I stay away from Gulmarg.

Again, I'm looking more for a winter resort, rather than just skiing.

Almoraboy · Jan 20th, 2007, 17:57

if u can spare a week, try har ki dun. here r the snaps: http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2006/0...trip-home.html

Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:32	#1
MattFS218 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 91	Snow / Skiing Getaway from Mumbai I'd like to take a short trip from Mumbai 4-5 (max 6 days) to see some snow and mountainous regions in India. I'd also like to do some beginner level skiing. Can anyone recommend a good itinerary I can use for my girlfriend and I? I'm a OK skiier, but she's never seen snow before. Is Sringar safe? What are my other options? Thanks Last edited by machadinha : Jan 2nd, 2007 at 13:00. Reason: moved to mountaineering forum

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VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 406	Skiing Hi, How do you intend to travel from Mumbai to Delhi. And when do you want to go skiing.

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Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:38	#2
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	You need to fly from Mumbai to Srinagar (kashmir). Take a taxi to Gulmarg for the skiing. Some info at: http://www.jktourism.org/cities/kash...ent/skiing.htm

Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:46	#3
tsk1979 Bitter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 180	Narkanda is a safe option for Skiing. Check out http://hptdc.nic.in/ for mumbai address and book a ski package which costs around 7000/person including stay on twin sharing basis. End Jan, early feb is a great time for skiing.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:51	#4
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	The third option is Auli. Check out: http://www.uttaranchaltourism.net/skiing_tours.htm

Jan 2nd, 2007, 13:01	#5
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	See also : http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/distric...li/skiing.aspx This is a link to a Govt of Uttaranchal website.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 16:16	#6
tsk1979 Bitter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 180	The problem with Auli is that you have to reach the base before 4pm. After that the ski lift which takes you to resorts closes down. Second problem is roads. Roads in Uttaranchal are not as well maintained as Himachal, which is under defence care due to its strategic importance. Third thing is snow itself. Himachal always gets more snow than uttranchal.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 18:03	#8
Tim_mex Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6	I am planning to go skiing too, more likely Gulmarg though. We (2) are also in Mumbai and looking to go in the beginning of Feb -Flying to Delhi, then bus (?). Thats the only plan I have so far. (Sorry to hijack)

Jan 2nd, 2007, 18:15	#9
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 406	Hi, Any way the plan can be same. I would suggest Manali (Solang nala slopes). You can fly all the way up to Kulu and then take a bus to Manali. You can do a few days skiing and get back hiring the equipment locally. This way you are at Manali quickly and also get to spend more time skiing.

Jan 20th, 2007, 15:19	#10
MattFS218 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 91	I'm only a beginner skiier, and not sure I want to ski every day, what would the best option be? Is there ice skating? shopping resort, etc at Manali? Auli, I understand is expensive to fly to, and still requires a long bus ride from the airport, so my only options for a short vacation is Gulmarg or Manali, correct? The US state department recommends I stay away from Gulmarg. Again, I'm looking more for a winter resort, rather than just skiing.

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