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'''Skiing in India''' is an activity that mostly takes place in the northern states of India, where the [[Himalayas]] are situated. Skiing is administered by the [[Indian Mountaineering Foundation]] in India. The Himalayas provide an excellent skiing experience owing to their great height which makes for long descents. [[Heliskiing]] is also gaining popularity in places like [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]] and [[Gulmarg]].<ref>http://www.powderhounds.com/Other/India.aspx</ref> However skiing in India suffers from lack of infrastructure. There are also security concerns in Gulmarg which is {{convert|20|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the [[Line of Control]], however since 2002, it has been peaceful, which has led to an increase in skiing activity in the region.<ref>http://www.powderhounds.com/Other/India.aspx</ref> Some of the most popular skiing locations in India are Gulmarg in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Solang]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Auli, India|Auli]] in [[Uttarakhand]]. The skiing season in India is from January to March.
'''Skiing in India''' is centered in the northern states of India, where the [[Himalayas]] are situated. Skiing is administered by the [[Indian Mountaineering Foundation]] in India. The Himalayas provide an excellent skiing experience owing to their great height which allows long descents. [[Heliskiing]] is also gaining popularity in places like [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]] [[Gulmarg]] and [[Drass, Ladakh|Drass]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.powderhounds.com/Other/India.aspx|title = Ski India &#124; India Ski Tours &#124; Heli Skiing India}}</ref> However, skiing in India suffers from lack of infrastructure. The security concerns near the [[Line of Control]] have reduced since 2002, which has led to an increase in skiing activity in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.powderhounds.com/Other/India.aspx|title = Ski India &#124; India Ski Tours &#124; Heli Skiing India}}</ref> Some of the most popular skiing locations in India are Gulmarg in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], Drass in [[Ladakh Union Territory]] and [[Solang]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Auli, India|Auli]] in [[Uttarakhand]]. The skiing season in India is from January to March.


[[File:Snow and mountains.jpg|thumb|Skiing ropeway at Solang near Manali, Himachal Pradesh]]
[[File:Solang valley under snow, 2015.jpg|thumb|Skiing ropeway at Solang near Manali, Himachal Pradesh]]


== List of skiing destinations ==
== List of skiing destinations ==
[[File:... Auli (7752049238).jpg|right|thumb|Chairlift in Auli]]
[[File:... Auli (7752049238).jpg|right|thumb|Chairlift in Auli]]


[[Skiing]] destinations in [[India]] are mostly in the [[Himalaya]]s and are listed here by [[States of India|state]] (North-West to South-East):
[[Skiing]] destinations<ref>Vats, Aditya (2023) [https://books.google.com/books?id=MCOwEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA127 ''The Garhwal Diaries''] Blue Rose Pub. p127,128</ref><ref>Hudson, Simon (2012) [https://books.google.com/books?id=y89Bcof_8oIC&pg=PA98 ''Sport and Adventure Tourism''] Taylor & Francis {{ISBN|9781136393914}} p98
</ref> in [[India]] are mostly in the [[Himalaya]]s and are listed here by [[States of India|state]] (North-West to South-East):


;[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]:
;[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]:
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;[[Himachal Pradesh]]:
;[[Himachal Pradesh]]:
*[[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], heli-skiing offered in [[Hanuman Tibba]], Rohtang Pass, [[Deo Tibba]] and Chanderkhani Pass.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.incredibleindia.org/newsite/cms_page.asp?pageid=828 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-04-08 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223212123/http://www.incredibleindia.org/newsite/cms_page.asp?pageid=828 |archive-date=2012-02-23 }}</ref>
*[[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], heli-skiing offered in [[Hanuman Tibba]], Rohtang Pass, [[Deo Tibba]] and Chanderkhani Pass.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.incredibleindia.org/newsite/cms_page.asp?pageid=828 |title=Incredible India |access-date=2014-04-08 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223212123/http://www.incredibleindia.org/newsite/cms_page.asp?pageid=828 |archive-date=2012-02-23 }}</ref>
*[[Kufri, India|Kufri]]
*[[Kufri, India|Kufri]]
*[[Narkanda]]
*[[Narkanda]]
*[[Solang Valley]] (Ropeway available)
*[[Solang Valley]] (Ropeway available)
*[[Chamba, Himachal Pradesh|Chamba]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.itopc.org/discover-india/hills-holidays/chamba.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-04-08 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.is/20120904094344/http://www.itopc.org/discover-india/hills-holidays/chamba.html |archive-date=2012-09-04 }}</ref>
*[[Chamba, Himachal Pradesh|Chamba]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.itopc.org/discover-india/hills-holidays/chamba.html |title=Chamba India Tourism, Chamba India Travel, Tour to Chamba India, Places to see in Chamba Himachal Pradesh - Indian Tour Operators |access-date=2014-04-08 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904094344/http://www.itopc.org/discover-india/hills-holidays/chamba.html |archive-date=2012-09-04 }}</ref>
* Shoja
* Shoja
* Triund
* Triund
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;[[Uttarakhand]]:
;[[Uttarakhand]]:
*[[Auli, India|Auli]], ropeway from Joshimath<ref>http://india.mapsofindia.com/culture/sports/skiing.html</ref>
*[[Auli, India|Auli]], ropeway from Joshimath<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://india.mapsofindia.com/culture/sports/skiing.html |title=Skiing in India, Skiing Holidays in India, History of Skiing, Skiing Vacations in India |access-date=8 April 2014 |archive-date=26 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726115412/http://india.mapsofindia.com/culture/sports/skiing.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Munsiyari]]
*[[Munsiyari]]
*Dayara Bugyal, near [[Uttarkashi]]
*Dayara Bugyal, near [[Uttarkashi]]
*Mundali, in [[Garhwal district]]
*Mundali, in [[Garhwal district]]
;[[Uttar Pradesh]]
*Ski India, DLF Mall of India (indoor)<ref>[https://www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/ski-india-delhi/ Ski India]</ref>


;[[Sikkim]]:
;[[Sikkim]]:
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==Skiing in Manali==
==Skiing in Manali==
* Though Europeans were skiing on slopes of [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]] for years, it was Darjeeling’s Wangdi Sherpa’s small skiing school at Vashisht village which started giving lessons on skiing to local residents. Simultaneously Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (WHMI) (now ABVIMAS) started its courses in skiing and mountaineering in 1961. Winter Sports Club of Manali was founded by some local skiing enthusiasts in 1978 which instilled spirit of skiing in other youths of the region. In 1984, Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) was formed by a group of visionaries and adventure loving individuals. When Solang ski slopes were not developed, competitions were organized at Rohtang pass in summer months.<ref>http://discoverkullumanali.in/glorious-history-of-skiing-in-manali-journey-from-homemade-wooden-skis-to-olympic/</ref>
Though Europeans were skiing on slopes of [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]] for years, it was Darjeeling's Wangdi Sherpa's small skiing school at Vashisht village which started giving lessons on skiing to local residents. Simultaneously Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (WHMI) (now ABVIMAS) started its courses in skiing and mountaineering in 1961. Winter Sports Club of Manali was founded by some local skiing enthusiasts in 1978 which instilled spirit of skiing in other youths of the region. In 1984, Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) was formed by a group of visionaries and adventure loving individuals. When Solang ski slopes were not developed, competitions were organized at Rohtang pass in summer months.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://discoverkullumanali.in/glorious-history-of-skiing-in-manali-journey-from-homemade-wooden-skis-to-olympic/|title = Glorious history of skiing in Manali - Journey from homemade wooden skis to Olympic|date = 13 February 2019}}</ref>


==Achievements==
==Indian skiers==
* [[Aanchal Thakur]] won bronze in the [[Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup]] organised by the [[Federation Internationale de Ski]]. This was India's first international medal in skiing.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/aanchal-thakur-gives-india-its-1st-international-medal-in-skiing/articleshow/62438226.cms</ref>
*[[Jeremy Bujakowski]] was the first Indian at the Winter Olympics, and represented India in skiing in the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pal |first1=Sanchari |title=The Forgotten Story of Jerry Bujakowski, The First Indian at The Winter Olympics |url=https://thebetterindia.com/127370/jerry-bujakowski-first-indian-winter-olympics/ |website=The Better India |access-date=2 April 2025 |date=10 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Olympedia – Jeremy Bujakowski |url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/84457 |website=www.olympedia.org |access-date=2 April 2025}}</ref>
*[[Aanchal Thakur]] won bronze in the [[Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup]] organised by the [[Federation Internationale de Ski]]. This was India's first international medal in skiing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/aanchal-thakur-gives-india-its-1st-international-medal-in-skiing/articleshow/62438226.cms|title = India skiing: Aanchal Thakur gives India its 1st international medal in skiing &#124; More sports News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
*[[Arif Khan (skier)|Arif Khan]] represented the country in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and has qualified for the 2026 Olympics as well.<ref>{{cite news |title=He grew up amid ‘gunfights and bombs’. Now he’s headed to second straight Olympics: Arif Khan’s journey from Valley to Italy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/gulmarg-arif-khan-qualifies-alpine-skiing-italy-2026-winter-games-9912536/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=The Indian Express |date=29 March 2025 |language=en}}</ref> He is the first Indian to secure qualification in two events of the same edition of the Games.<ref>{{cite news |title=Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Lone Indian athlete Arif Khan carries the tricolour |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/india-moment-at-winter-olympics-opening-skier-arif-khan-leads-contingent-out-7757167/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=The Indian Express |date=4 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


== Skiing institute in India ==
== Skiing institute in India ==


There are many institutes in India conducting vocational courses in Skiing. Some major institutes are,
There are many institutes in India conducting vocational courses in Skiing. Some major institutes are,
 
*[[Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports]]: Basic skiing & Intermediate skiing courses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theghumakkads.in/review-of-basic-skiing-course-at-jawahar-institute-of-mountaineering-and-winter-sports/|title = Review: Basic Skiing Course at JIM & WS- Ski Out Your Heart|date = 12 May 2020}}</ref>
[[Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports]]: Basic skiing & Intermediate skiing courses.<ref>https://theghumakkads.in/review-of-basic-skiing-course-at-jawahar-institute-of-mountaineering-and-winter-sports/</ref>
*[[Nehru Institute of Mountaineering]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nimindia.net/skiing-course|title = Skiing Course}}</ref>
 
*[[Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iismgulmarg.in/ |title=Home |website=iismgulmarg.in}}</ref>
[[Nehru Institute of Mountaineering]]<ref>https://www.nimindia.net/skiing-course</ref>
 
[[Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering]]<ref>http://www.iismgulmarg.in/</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 11:00, 24 February 2026

Skiing in India
Gulmarg Gondola
View of the Himalayas from the Gulmarg Gondola
CountryIndia
Governing bodyIndian Mountaineering Foundation
National team(s)India

Skiing in India is centered in the northern states of India, where the Himalayas are situated. Skiing is administered by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation in India. The Himalayas provide an excellent skiing experience owing to their great height which allows long descents. Heliskiing is also gaining popularity in places like Manali Gulmarg and Drass.[1] However, skiing in India suffers from lack of infrastructure. The security concerns near the Line of Control have reduced since 2002, which has led to an increase in skiing activity in the region.[2] Some of the most popular skiing locations in India are Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, Drass in Ladakh Union Territory and Solang in Himachal Pradesh and Auli in Uttarakhand. The skiing season in India is from January to March.

Skiing ropeway at Solang near Manali, Himachal Pradesh

List of skiing destinations[edit | edit source]

Chairlift in Auli

Skiing destinations[3][4] in India are mostly in the Himalayas and are listed here by state (North-West to South-East):

Jammu and Kashmir
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
  • Ski India, DLF Mall of India (indoor)[8]
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh

Skiing in Manali[edit | edit source]

Though Europeans were skiing on slopes of Manali for years, it was Darjeeling's Wangdi Sherpa's small skiing school at Vashisht village which started giving lessons on skiing to local residents. Simultaneously Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (WHMI) (now ABVIMAS) started its courses in skiing and mountaineering in 1961. Winter Sports Club of Manali was founded by some local skiing enthusiasts in 1978 which instilled spirit of skiing in other youths of the region. In 1984, Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) was formed by a group of visionaries and adventure loving individuals. When Solang ski slopes were not developed, competitions were organized at Rohtang pass in summer months.[9]

Indian skiers[edit | edit source]

Skiing institute in India[edit | edit source]

There are many institutes in India conducting vocational courses in Skiing. Some major institutes are,

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Ski India | India Ski Tours | Heli Skiing India".
  2. ↑ "Ski India | India Ski Tours | Heli Skiing India".
  3. ↑ Vats, Aditya (2023) The Garhwal Diaries Blue Rose Pub. p127,128
  4. ↑ Hudson, Simon (2012) Sport and Adventure Tourism Taylor & Francis ISBN 9781136393914 p98
  5. ↑ "Incredible India". Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "Chamba India Tourism, Chamba India Travel, Tour to Chamba India, Places to see in Chamba Himachal Pradesh - Indian Tour Operators". Retrieved 8 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ↑ "Skiing in India, Skiing Holidays in India, History of Skiing, Skiing Vacations in India". Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  8. ↑ Ski India
  9. ↑ "Glorious history of skiing in Manali - Journey from homemade wooden skis to Olympic". 13 February 2019.
  10. ↑ Pal, Sanchari (10 January 2018). "The Forgotten Story of Jerry Bujakowski, The First Indian at The Winter Olympics". The Better India. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Olympedia – Jeremy Bujakowski". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "India skiing: Aanchal Thakur gives India its 1st international medal in skiing | More sports News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "He grew up amid 'gunfights and bombs'. Now he's headed to second straight Olympics: Arif Khan's journey from Valley to Italy". The Indian Express. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  14. ↑ "Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Lone Indian athlete Arif Khan carries the tricolour". The Indian Express. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  15. ↑ "Review: Basic Skiing Course at JIM & WS- Ski Out Your Heart". 12 May 2020.
  16. ↑ "Skiing Course".
  17. ↑ "Home". iismgulmarg.in.

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