Heli skiing in Manali is emerging
as one of the most expensive adventure activities. Heli-skiing is off-trail,
downhill skiing or snowboarding reached by helicopter, instead of a ski lift.
In the late 1950s, helicopters were used in Alaska and Europe to access remote
terrain and later in 1965, it was commercialized by Canada by combining
lodging, transport and guiding. But these days heli skiing in Manali is getting
more popularity. People love to take heli ride and see snow-covered mountains
and enjoy heli skiing.
Winters is the perfect time for
heli skiing in Manali. From late December to Mid March is the time when
mountains of Manali witness snowfall. This not only attracts the number of
tourists to the place but also adventure lovers.
In Manali, heli skiing is
conducted by Himalayan Heli Adventure
Pvt. Ltd. It is Manali based private operator and has more than 20
years of experience in heli skiing in the Himalayas with professional pilots
and experienced ground staff. There is a guide with every small group of 3 to 4
skiers. Video credit goes to Himalayan Heli Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
Heli Skiing is a very expensive
adventure activity. And in Manali heli skiing is a seasonal activity. So the
cost of Heli skiing in Manali is depending upon the number of persons and
amount to be time taken. One who is interested in Heli skiing can visit the
official website of Himalayan Heli Adventure Pvt. Ltd and ask for rates.
One can learn skiing courses in
Manali from the Atal
Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports Manali (ABVIMAS). Every year ABVIMAS conducts skiing courses in
Manali. They have a skiing center at Solang Valley near skiing slopes. This is
a Government Institute so costs of skiing and other activities are also fixed.
These skiing courses are conducted every year depending upon the availability
of snow. Some private tour agent also organizes skiing packages but their cost
of skiing is not fixed.
Heli skiing is full of thrill and
excitement and like other adventure activities heli skiing also required high
safety precautions and measures. The first thing which is required is knowledge
of skiing. One should be a perfect skier then only he/she will be able to enjoy
this adventure activity. Secondly, there should be a local guide with you who
have knowledge of skiing as well as geographical conditions. And lastly please
check the weather forecast before planning your heli skiing trip. Normally heli
skiing is done under a blue sky and avoids it if weather conditions don’t
permit.
No doubt heli skiing in Manali is
an adventure of a lifetime. One should explore the Himalayas during winters
when mountains are covered with a white blanket of snow. Exploring the Himalaya
with you skiing is always full of adventure.
