Solang valley, located about 13 kms northwest of Manali at an altitude of around 8000 feet, is one of the most spectacular ski slopes in the western Himalayas. Popularly known as 'snow point', the valley has an extensive view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. For the beginners, Solang is an ideal skiing spot with introductory slopes and ski lifts. Its ski slopes, a paradise for skiers offers unexpected excitement with smooth-curved ridges and gentle gradients. Cross- country skiing is also practiced here. There are options for a Moderate

skier/ snowboarder to be driven up the slopes on four wheel drive jeeps accompanied by guides. The best season for skiing here is from January to March. There are skiing/ snowboard packages available on daily or weekly basis.

The Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports in Manali is one of the premier institutions for skiing in the Himalayas. DMAS offers 7 days Snow Skiing course under the guidance of highly professional skiing Instructors. The institute has sufficient lodging and boarding arrangements and equipment can be hired for trekking purposes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a 300m ski lift to enhance the ski training activities.

Solang is the venue of national level skiing competitions and the major attraction is the Winter Carnival held around the middle of February. The Winter Games are organised by Himachal Pradesh Government through the training institutes in collaboration with the Indian Olympic Association and the Winter Games Federation of India.

In India there is a top class ski resort with all the associated trappings this is not. Set in absolutely fantastic surroundings, mountains soar up to 6000m beside the slopes. This is a ski resort Indian style. There are two blue slopes (really just the one divided by a fence), and two lifts. The button lift is government-owned and -run, and tourists are not allowed to use it. The rope tow operates intermittently, if you pay the operator. Mostly people just trudge up the hill. Despite the obvious lack of amenities it is not without its charm.

Solang is a small village about 13km, but 40 minutes, from Manali. At an elevation of 2500m the air is clear and fresh, and felt as though it was starting to get thin (surely it wasn’t just lack of fitness that led to the breathlessness as I walked uphill?). The resort largely caters to local children and honeymooning Indian couples, a few outside cafes/shacks serve the Indian version of Après Ski, tea.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi – Manali
In the morning take a half day sight seeing at Delhi and in the evening drive to Manali by AC Volvo coach. Overnight journey.

Day 03: Manali Arrival at Manali by morning. On arrival transfer to hotel for relax & acclimatisation. After leisure visit Hadimba Devi temple, old Manali and the Mall road. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 04: Manali – Solang Valley (13 kms/45 mins) In the morning after breakfast drive to Solang Nallah and meet you ski instructor. He will brief you about the ski and equipments. Rest of the day learns about ski by practical. Overnight stay.

Day 05: Solang Valley
Full day skiing at the valley. Overnight stay.

Day 06: Solang Valley
Full day skiing at the valley. Overnight stay.

Day 07: Solang Valley - Delhi
Today we will do half day sight seeing at Manali and in the evening drive to Delhi by AC Volvo coach. Overnight journey.

Day 08: Delhi
Arrival at Delhi by morning. On arrival transfers to hotel for relax. In the evening drive to international airport to catch onwards flight.
Trip & services ends here.