WINTER AULI SNOW SKIING IN INDIA
Located in the Garhwal Himalayas, Auli is a favorite destination for skiing for many due to its perfectly glittering slopes and also the clean environment and surroundings. It is at a distance of 250 kms from Rishikesh. There are ample exciting opportunities for both beginners as well as seasoned skiers with slopes located at 2,500 to 3,000 meters.
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Our 6 day skiing program is curated to give you the experience of the thrill and excitement of this amazing winter sport in safe surroundings. There are qualified instructors and world class skiing equipment to give you the best learning and fun experience. The course teaches you the basics of skiing and you get enough time and opportunity to out you skills to practice on different kinds of slopes.
Day 01: Arrive at Haridwar and drive to Auli (280 kms)
Arrive at Haridwar and drive approximately for 7-8 hours through the picturesque Garhwal Himalayas to reach Auli, our skiing destination. Refresh at the comfortable guest house.
Day 02: Auli (Skiing)
Have an early breakfast and get to know your skiing instructors. They are there to make sure that you understand the basics of skiing that you are going to need during the course. On this day, you slide, slip, fall, bump into trees but end up having a lot of fun. It’s like learning to walk all over again. You also learn some key sliding techniques on the snow. After an eventful session, you realize that you learn the most from your falls.
Day 03: Learn to Stand
This day is more or less the same as Day 02. You receive instructions and you try to learn to balance on the skis. Due to all the training, you will now be able to stand and balance on the skis and also apply brakes on your own. The first few rounds are usually full of crash landings at the end of the slope and also marked by many falls.
Day 04: Skiing Lessons – Runs and Turns
This is the day to put your practice to use and move forward, literally, on a gentle slope. Perfect your parallel turns and snow plough turns. The snow-plough is a braking and turning skiing technique that beginners are taught.
Day 05: Skiing Lessons at Advance Slopes
This is your final day of skiing and now you can show-off all the skills learnt during the previous days. You are taken on an advanced slope which is much longer than the previous slopes. A lot of speed is gained while sliding on this slope. The instructor is with you throughout to guide and help you perfect your ski runs. Once this is accomplished, you are honored with a certificate of appreciation.
Day 06: Return to Haridwar
After an extensive skiing program, you travel back to Haridwar with memories that would last a lifetime.
1) Choose to wear properly fitted ski boots that will help you keep warm
2) Don't wear very thick socks or more than one pair, as this will hamper your blood circulation and your feet might become cold again
3) Wear ski pants instead of jeans or sweatpants
4) Wear waterproof jackets and gloves.
1). Transport from Haridwar to Joshimath and return.
2). Accommodation (Homestay/ Guest House)
3). 1 round ticket of chair car per person per day (On day 3 to day 4 as per itinerary)
4). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, morning tea, evening soup and snacks as per itinerary (From Dinner on day 01 to Breakfast on day 06)
5). Skiing equipment rental (For ski, boots and sticks)
6). Ski Instructors' fees
7). Minimum 2 paying adults required for booking.
1). Ski Lift charges
2). Hire charges for winter wear / clothing / extra equipment (Approx Rs 700 per day for jacket, trouser, ski goggles and gloves. Please note that this is only indicative hire charges)
3). Meals - other than breakfast lunch and dinner as indicated in the itinerary
4). Government service tax 4.35%
5). Air/Train fare
6). Anything not mentioned under the head inclusions.
7). Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, road blocks and / or any factors beyond control.
Region: Joshimath, Uttarakhand
Duration: 06 Days
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Max Altitude: 11,000 Ft.
1). Fee includes boarding, lodging (Sharing accommodation) ski equipments (Skis, Ski boot & Ski Pole) & training charges at Auli.
2). Minimum age of the participant is 13 year old. Student under the age of 18 years are required to submit a certificate of date of birth as well as a bona fide student certificate from school/college along with the application form failing with he/she may be charged full fee.
3). Separate sharing accommodation will be provided to female participants.
4). Please bring along one recent passport size photograph for the Ski lift & chair lift.
5). In case of accidental damage or loss of Ski equipment the full cost of equipment & an additional penalty shall be charged from the concerned individual on the spot.
6). Participants must be physically fit for Snow Skiing Course.