Experience limitless deep powder across alpine bowls and gladed runs with no queues! Ski the world’s highest(4,000m) and most exotic ski location, complete with Himalayan backdrop. Incredible cultural sights, sounds and tastes make India a truly unique ski destination. See here for some 2009 trip images.
| country: | India  |
trip type: | Off-Piste Adventures |
| length: | 9 days | ||
| destination(s): | Srinagar (1 night), Gulmarg | ||
| why go? | Ski deep untracked powder on runs up to 6km long Ski from the world's highest gondola (4,000m) with breathtaking views Exciting adventure that you will be retelling for years to come Fun and safety focused group environment (Professional Mountain Guides) |
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| trip dates: | 08 Jan 2010 to 16 Jan 2010 15 Jan 2010 to 23 Jan 2010 - limited spots 22 Jan 2010 to 30 Jan 2010 - fully booked 29 Jan 2010 to 06 Feb 2010 05 Feb 2010 to 13 Feb 2010 - fully booked 12 Feb 2010 to 20 Feb 2010 - fully booked |
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| group size: | max 12 - Limited spots available | ||
| guide ratio: | 1 to 6 | ||
| price: | $2,850 AUD (subject to avail and f/x change) Reserve spot and confirm availability | ||
| key booking conditions: |
$500 deposit required within 10 days of booking Balance due 2 months before trip Within 2 months, cancellations are non-refundable |
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| day 1: | Arrive at Delhi Domestic Airport and then take internal flight to Srinagar the capital of Kashmir. Flight time: 1 hr. You'll be be met at the airport and transferred by private jeep for the 45km journey to Gulmarg. Check into the Hotel Highlands Park. |
| day 2-7: | Six full days of off piste guided adventure skiing in the extensive backcountry that covers 4 different ski fields. With a gondola rising to almost 4000m, you will enjoy uninterrupted descents of almost 2000 vertical meters of fresh powder each day - just make sure you are fit enough! |
| day 8: | Ski for most of the day and then transfer directly back to Srinagar by road and stay overnight in one of the famous house boats on beautiful Lake Dal. |
| day 9: | Return to Srinagar airport for the 1 hour flight to Delhi and connection to international flight home. |
| included: | Return flight Delhi
to Srinagar from Delhi 7 days professional guiding 7 nights of twin share accommodation(including breakfast and dinner) Gulmarg ski lift passes 1 night accommodation in floating house boat on Lake Dal, Srinagar All transfer costs in Kashmir |
| optional: | Stop over in Delhi International flights |
| accommodation: | In Gulmarg, you will stay in the Highlands Park Hotel which is one of the most beautiful and rustic in the region. It has an old world colonial charm and is a very warm and comforting place where you can just lay back and relax. The twin share rooms are well done up, bathrooms are big and there is a stove in each room. The restaurant serves tasty Kashmiri specialties (Rogan Josh) along with classic continential and Asian options |
| guides: | The trip will be led from Europe by Nick Parks. He is a member of the British Mountain Guides and has been a full IFMGA Mountain Guide since 1987. He has been leading mountain expeditions on skis (including Gulmarg for a number of years) and has journeyed with clients to some of the most remote corners of the globe. Nick will be supported by other mountain guides as required. |
| skill/stamina level: |  strong intermediate and above |
| equipment: | Wide, all-mountain skis with a touring binding are required. Snow boarders should bring snow shoes. You must ski at all times with an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Local hire shops do not cater adequately for this equipmnent, so you must bring it all yourselves or arrange hire through us. See ski touring equipment for the comprehensive equipment list. This list will also be sent to you after booking. |
| note: | Gulmarg is fantastic for expert skiers and snowboarders and also good for intermediate skiers! But it is brilliant for telemarkers! With snow a plenty, you must be a competent powder skier. No previous ski touring experience is required but on most days there is likely to be some walking to access or exit the best runs. You should be willing to skin for an hour or so. It is advised that you prepare yourself with regular hill walks and/or a conditioning program. |
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