Skiing in India
Downhill skiing on India's few lifts and slopes, with lessons for beginners and off-piste for experts.
Coming soon to Trail to TidesSnow · Slopes, ice and frozen falls
Where in India
- Gulmarg, Kashmir
- Auli, Uttarakhand
- Solang, Himachal Pradesh
- Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh
When to go
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January to March, depending on the snow.
What it asks of your body
Leg strength and balance, and nerve on steeper slopes.
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These are capabilities on the ACE™ scale. The Adventure Matchmaker builds your ACE™ profile in 2 minutes and rates every adventure for you: ready, a stretch, or not yet.
Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- Certified ski instructors
- Skis, boots and helmets that fit
- Avalanche training and gear (beacon, probe, shovel) for anything off-piste
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Take a week of lessons at Gulmarg or Auli.
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Coming soon
We're checking operators for skiing before we list any. Run one, or want it sooner? Tell us.
Get in touchGuides for skiing
- What to packThe layering system that keeps you warm at -10°C, the right shoes, season-by-season extras, and what your operator usually provides.
- Insurance & emergenciesWhat your insurance has to cover for your adventure, how rescue actually works in the Indian Himalaya, and the rules on satellite devices.
- Choosing an operatorThe questions that separate a safe operator from a cheap one, for any adventure: guides, ratios, safety kit, certifications, turnaround rules and refunds.
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