The skiers of Himachal on Tuesday organized a puja at Rohtang pass for the peace of soul of renowned Japani skier Kazuo Sato who is believed to be the godfather of skiing of Himachal and India as well. Sato had expressed his wish before dying in 2002 that his ashes should be immersed in Rohtang
With over 500 skiers including experts and amateurs presenting their skiing abilities on ski slopes of Manali everyday, Manali has turned ski resort where most of the shops who rent out skis are hanging ‘sold out’ notice outside their shops. All ski slopes of Manali at Solang, Fataru, Kothi and Gulaba have been crowded with skiers
First spell of snowfall in Manali has proved boon for the tourism industry as thousands of ski lovers are heading to the hill town in December. Meanwhile, Manali based Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) has announced skiing courses from January 11, 2013. Though the ski slopes above Solang valley are
Summer skiing on unmaintained slopes of Rohtang pass is a new crowd puller, with thousands of tourists enjoying short term ski courses with the help of local instructors who have been booked in advance for the season. Hundreds of winter games enthusiasts, mostly students and youths, from plain areas are thronging here to learn the
The increasing popularity of hill resorts of Manali has given rise to the travel related fraudulent incidents with tourists, hoteliers and local tourism entrepreneurs who are being duped by fraud travel agents in Delhi, Mumbai and other metro cities. Around 25 lakh tourists visit Manali every year but not all of them return back with
: Situated at a height of 13,050 feet, Rohtang pass, the famous tourist spot of Manali has turned a ski resort as the slopes of Marhi, Rahni Nullah, Rohtang have left thousands of tourists mesmerized with winter games. Covered with 3 to 20 feet snow, the valley is inviting adventure lovers from around the world.
