India's diverse terrains have all the elements that can add zest to an adventure packed tour. The mighty mountains peaks laden with snow, the glaciers, the unexplored valleys have immense opportunity for the adventurous minds. India has innumerous destinations for an exciting and thrilling skiing expedition. With the arrival of winters, the number of skiing tourists increases with the increase in the number of snow skiing destinations. Vast expanse of virgin snow awaits you in the North India's Himalayan regions, where skiing could be a lifetime experience.

The main skiing regions in India:

Gulmarg: Gulmarg, at the altitude of 2730 mts is one of the largest and most excellently equipped winter sports options in India. Kashmir's foremost hill resort, Gulmarg's snow settings remain brilliant from the month of December till April. The place is geared up with all kinds of modern skiing facilities for skiers.

Ski lifts, ropeways, skating and heli-skiing too are encouraged here. Gulmarg also boasts of having The Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering, where skiing courses are offered.

Garhwal and Kumaon: Garhwal and Kumaon with wide-stretched spaces above the snowline covered with seasonal snow are yet two more electrifying possibilities for the skiers.

Uttaranchal: Auli in Garhwal Himalayas in Uttaranchal is also considered as an added major skiing resort in India. Overlooking the lofty Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parbat and Dunagiri, Auli shows off its excellent snow-white slopes, splendid forests, making it the choicest place for snow skiing in India.

Himachal Pradesh: Kufri, Narkanda, Manali in Himachal are the ultimate destinations for skiing. Moreover, Manali has exceptional possibility for winter as well as summer skiing. Additionally, Kufri near Shimla and Narkanda has excellent natural slopes making them favourite among ski lovers.

White water rafting or river rafting is a thrilling sport in the wild river water. India has immense opportunities for the passionate river rafters. The rivers in the upper Himalayas are among the best river-rafting destinations in the world that can satisfy your adrenaline rush. The rivers meander through varied grounds making its rapid hurried at some places, and calm at others, foaming at some places and falling at others. The wide options available suit both amateurs and professionals. The most popular rafting sites in India consist of Indus River of Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir, the Ganges of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttaranchal, the Beas River of Himachal Pradesh and Teesta River in Sikkim.

River rafting regions in India:
Ladakh: The finest stretch for professionally conducted runs in white water is on the Indus between Spituk and Saspol. Ahead of Saspol, the river becomes difficult and running it requires technically skilled participants and careful organization.

Zanskar River: Zanskar River, alongside its magnificent track through the ravine in the Zanskar Mountains, between Padum and Nimo regions is the most adventurous and thrilling white water rafting option. This river course is suitable only for professional white-water expeditions.

The Ganges: Ganges River has full of surprises for the rafters. Near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal, Ganges is a preferred spot for professional white water rafting enthusiasts. The white water river rafting stretch of the Ganges from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh is opted as the best stretch where the river has 12 major rapids over 36 kms long. The rapids at this region are wide-ranging from easily negotiable to violently rushing.

Himachal Pradesh: The Rivers - Chandrabhaga in Lahaul; the Satluj near Shimla; the Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu in Himachal Pradesh's offer tremendous opportunities for the challenging sport of river rafting.