Adventure Winter Sports In Himachal

Situated between the great Himalayan ranges, Himachal Pradesh has become a core for adventure activities. The state has numerous wonderful hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Kufri, Dalhousie, Kullu, Kasauli and Chail which offer plenty of adventure sports activities. n Apart from the breathtaking scenery Himachal offers all kind of adventure sports one can think of. Mountain and peaks in Himachal covered with seasonal snow become an ideal place for winter sports in the Himalayan Mountain ranges. During winters, up in the mountains, the higher reaches provide various winter sports activities. Himachal Tourism organizes winter festivals in different destination of Himachal. Annual winter sports carnival begins in Manali from January 11 to 16. This festival has been declared a state level festival. International tourists can also be seen enjoying the sights and sounds of Manali during the Winter Carnival. Another famous tourist destination of Himachal for winter sports particularly for skiing is hill statio Kufri and in a short span of time; it has become one of the popular winter resorts in Himachal Pradesh. People from all over the world visit Kufri for enjoying the winter sports. There are nice resorts and many hotels in Kufri where you can enjoy a comfortable stay. Tourists, who come for the calm and peaceful atmosphere, can also enjoy a Pony or a Yak ride. n The best option to try out ice-skating in India is Shimla, where every year a winter sports festival is held by Travel & Tourism department of Himachal Pradesh particularly ice skating carnival organized by the Ice-skating Club during mid December-January in Shimla. The main event held during this festival is skiing competition. A great number of skiing lovers flock to this region to attend the annual winter sports festival in Shimla. n The Winter Carnival in Himachal Pradesh is an event that means all round entertainment. So if you are looking for something unique this winter, makes sure that you are a part of Himachal Winter Carnival. It is an event you will love to remember with great delight. So what are you waiting for! Just pack your sports gear and get going to enjoy some memorable winter holidays in Himachal.