Skiing is an exciting and often expensive sport. Thanks to relatively recent resort developments, this thrilling sport is now available to Indians. Consistent heavy snowfalls and variety of mountain ranges, the Himalayas provide the best attributes for any skier. In addition to the numerous ski resorts throughout the Himalayan region, you can also find the ultimate skiing experiences of heli skiing over here. The snow clad mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh offer a plethora of spots for skiing. . Heli- skiing, Ice skating, snow shoeing and Snow skiing at Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir are thrilling experiences now on offer. .

The top station of Gulmarg's gondola (at 4,000 meters) overshadows the highest lifts of famous destinations in Europe like Chamonix and Zermatt. This provides Gulmarg Skiing with the world’s No.1 ranking in "elevation ". With only a small local snow-rider population and big snowfalls, there is always an abundance of un-tracked snow here. Therefore Gulmarg is one of those rare places where keen powder enthusiasts are more interested in blue sky weather, rather than the arrival of the next snowfall!

There are several other places in India noted for skiing. Snuggled in the midst of masses of dense woods facing the Pir Panjal Range of Western Himalayas you can find the magic tranquility in the heart of Solang valley. This is the most spectacular landscape in Manali and it also offers the natural ski terrain called the Solang Ski Area. Solang's outstanding snow and variety terrain are the main reasons why riders and skiers from around India and especially western travelers come to Manali. Many hotels and guesthouses are open during the winter, often with central heated rooms. During the winter they also provide ski lessons.

For anyone, heli skiing in these remote Himalayan locations would be an experience to remember. Remote heli ski destinations in India such as the once located in Manali, provide multiple day packages and are considered to be the best heli skiing regions of the Himalayas.

Skiing stability not only changes from mountain range to other mountain range but from slope to slope. That's why its always better to have a professional guide or ski instructor, who have a good knowledge and experience about that skiing area..

To fully appreciate the adventure opportunities and provide increased safety from natural hazards there are several tour agencies that provide exciting ski tours to India along with lodging, transfers and boarding in Gulmarg or Manali..