Ultimate Himalayan Ski Runs

• Season: 15 Feb. – End April (Subject to the snow condition)
• Duration: 8 Days
• Altitude: Min: 2400 Mts. Max: 4000 – 4400 Mts.
• Region: Alpine slopes around Manali (Solang Valley, Gulaba meadows, Hampta Valley)
• Note: Though we would try to find the best snow conditions but at times depending upon the forces of nature and situations beyond human control, one must be ready to accept whatever conditions are available.
• Slope Gradient: 25 – 40 degrees (Depending upon the snow conditions)

Introduction
Beas Valley is surrounded by the mighty Himalayan Ranges of Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar. The vast terrain above the tree line from 2900 Mts. up to the 4500 Mts constitute the widely extended alpine meadows with the high snow clad summits dominating the background. These meadows are any touring skiers delight
Situated in the Himalayan wilderness, these unexplored ski slopes around Manali, provide an excellent opportunity for the touring skiers, snowboarders, racketing lovers around the world. Backcountry skiing around Manali provides superb view of the mountain ranges around Manali.

Itinerary

• DAY – 01: Arrival Manali
• DAY – 02-03: After breakfast Transfer to Solang Valley Ski hut (2400 Mts.). Introduction of the area and, mild ski touring around Solang. After Lunch climb the Phatru Ridge (2900Mts.). and ski down. Climbing time (1. 30 Hrs.) (1.5 Kms) .Gradient of the slope (25 degrees – 30 degrees) North facing slope. Terrain is open at the top but skiing down is through the forest of oak and walnut.
• DAY – 04: Early morning start towards Patalsu Peak through the Solang Village, cross the tree line at around 3000 Mts. Further the widely extended slope Summit is clearly visible. Climbing time – 6 – 7 Hrs (Depends upon the snow condition and endurance of the clients). Best condition is to start skiing  down before 12 noon as the slope is south facing.  Slope gradient – 20 – 35 degrees.  It is hard to get to the top (which provide 2000 Mts. vertical ski down), but still possible  to  achieve 1000 vertical. 2 – 3 Kms. Ski down. Come back to Manali and a short trip to the hot sulphur water springs at Vashisht. Transfer to Hotel.
• DAY–05-06: By Transport (depending upon the snow conditions) to Kothi (1 hrs.), and climb to Gulaba (3 hrs.) (Camp)  – Above Gulaba are the massive alpine meadows, horizontally extended around 10 – 15 Kms, it houses numerous ski runs in its vast terrain. from one edge to the another, and provide extraordinary view of the Himalayan ranges extending from Rohthang Pass (3978 Mts.) in the north, this pass forms a geographical barrier between  lower and middle Himalayas, to the West lies mighty Dhauladhar Range and to east is the Pir Panjal. These magnificent slopes, still lying in complete wilderness, provide the ski runs of one’s life time, length (5 -7 Kms.)   Vertical ski down from 1800 till 2500 Mts. and gradient ranging from 20 to 35, altitude from 4000 Mts. to 4400 Mts. Overnight in tents (camp). Back to Manali on the 5th evening and overnight is a hotel.
• DAY – 07: Trek to Sethan Village (2 800 Mts.), takes around 4 -5 Hrs. depending upon the snow condition on the way. Reach the Mountain House. Ski around sethan Village. Overnight at the mountain house.
• DAY–08-09: Climb over the tree line, Ski touring around the wonderful alpine meadows. 3 – 4 Hrs of walk would get us into the slopes of 3 – 4 Kms.  With breathtaking views. Max altitude 4000 Mts… Gradient varies bet 25 degrees to 40 degrees.
• DAY – 10: Trek Back to Manali and over night in a Hotel. (Tour ends)