Winter is here and the hills are calling us already! The best way to spend the winter is to head towards the mountains, where you can enjoy a warm supper and a drink while taking in the beautiful scenery. Popular hill stations offer a variety of snow and adventure sports. This season, give a shot at these super fun winter sports.
Skiing
One of the most popular winter sports Skiing involves moving over snow with the aid of skis. A few popular skiing spots in India include Mundali, Munsiyari, Narkanda, Gulmarg, Auli, Dayara Bugyal, Shimla, Manali, and Yumthang valley in Sikkim Skiing can be learned on slopes ranging from gentle to severe with the assistance of instructors and trainers if you are a beginner.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding which has gained popularity in recent times involves gliding down a mountainside using a fibreglass board that is hooked to the rider’s foot and shoe with a particular mounting. The most well-known type of snowboarding called “freeride,” involves gliding off of any snow-covered terrain. Freestyle snowboarding is possible in Auli and Gulmarg
Ice Skating
A popular winter sport in Shimla Ice skating involves gliding across a frozen lake or ice surface on blades attached to shoes or skates. Ice hockey and figure skating can both be enjoyed at the Shimla Ice Skating Carnival in January.
Snow Sledding
Snow sledding is one of the most popular and amusing snow sports, it involves sitting on a snow sledge and gliding down snow-covered hills while navigating curves, bumps, and turns. One can also lay on their stomach to slip down effortlessly and painlessly. This thrilling and joyful sport is available in Rohtang, Gulmarg, Auli, and Nathatop.
Ice Climbing
Ice climbing is one of the more challenging winter sports. It involves trekking up slick ice barriers in sub-zero conditions In the wide belts of mountain ranges. It calls for the right instruction and safety gear, such as boots, goggles, crampons, ice axe attachments, waterproof clothing, mittens, etc. Ice climbing is popular in Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh.
