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If you have ever dreamed of going heli skiing in the mountains; if you have ever wondered if you can "heli ski" on a snowboard; if you have seen the movies of heli-skiing and doubted your ability to do it yourself - well you can fulfill all your dreams in of India. India takes you into the amazing mountain terrain, where you can heli-ski in the white snow as long as your legs will allow.
This sport challenges the risk-taking explorer in you, as you have to ski down through unknown routes and ridges. The helicopter leaves you at the top of a snow capped peak and from there you just have to criss-cross your way downward, sometimes on completely unknown routes. Some of the best places in the Indian Himalayan region include Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba, Rohtang Pass and Chandrakhani Pass near Manali. Auli in Himachal and Gulmarg in Kashmir also offer this sport
Fitness
To fully enjoy heli-skiing, you should be in very good physical shape. We recommend that you engage in some kind of exercise program for eight to ten weeks prior to your ski trip. It stands to reason that the fitter you are, the better you will be able to take the skiing challenges, and the less likely that you will injure yourself. If you are a strong intermediate skier in a regular ski area, you should be able to adapt to deep powder snow skiing. You should try a pair of selected rental skis suitable for these snow conditions.
Safety Precautions & Equipment
The guide is in constant contact with the helicopters and the other guides in the local area. The helicopter, in turn, carries periodic location reports with the base. Most emergencies can be handled with the equipment that guides carry in their packs. Oxygen and essential rescue equipment is carried in the helicopter. Additional rescue and survival gear is stored in selected locations according to our detailed rescue plan.
Major Regions Of Heli-Skiing In India
Himalayas
It is full of ultimate skiing destinations and if you an extreme sports lover and experienced enough to climb the glacial regions, then take up you heli skiing venture among the Indian Himalayas. 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.
Manali
For
the first timer heli skiing at the remote locations is always an experience
to remember. Remote destination lodge such as the onces located in Manali,
provide multiple day packages and are considered to be the best heli skiing
regions of the Himalayas. The Manali heli skiing expeditions involve
helicopters, which are going to drop keen skiers onto peaks as high as
6,500m. The high peaks reduce the wind speed at lower levels where one skis,
resulting in consistent, light and powdery snow. Powder skiing is easier to
learn with the new thick kind of skis, especially if you are new to skiing. All the heli-skiing packages in Manali include 100,000 ft. of vertical skiing six-day guide service and use of an avalanche transceiver, seven-light lodging in Manali plus all meals, escorted air and ground transfer Delhi-Manali-Delhi, airport transfers and local taxes. South of Kullu, 50-km away in Bhuntar an airport is situated with regular flights to Delhi and Chandigarh. For tourists, taxis are available from Bhuntar to Manali. If you are looking for more adventure, then drive from Delhi to Manali, which a 16 hour long journey.
Heli Skiing Places in India
» Hanuman Tibba, Manali, H.P.
» Deo Tibba, Manali, H.P.
» Rohtang Pass, Manali, H.P.
» Chandrakhani Pass, Manali, H.P.
» Auli, Uttaranchal
» Pithoragarh, Kumaon Himalayas, Uttaranchal
» Gulmarg, J&K
