| This winter, gear up your speed and go Shimla in | | | | Skiing in Shimla has been categorized into two |
| Himachal Pradesh. The gorgeous hill-station is a | | | | sections, namely, the Alpine and the Nordic. The former |
| paradise to winter sport lovers. It is located in the | | | | demands racing down the icy steeps, while the later |
| north-west Himalayan region, with an altitude of 2, 128 | | | | cross ski-jumping from an highest point and |
| meters above the sea level. This salubrious hill resort is | | | | cross-country skiing. While the fever is still at acme, |
| embellished with some unmatchable gifts of Mother | | | | adventure lovers, further, are planning for heli-skiing. |
| Nature. Dotted entirely with numerous pine, oak and | | | | Besides, winter sport seekers can also check out the |
| rhododendron trees, Shimla serves as a destination for | | | | climatic pressure of Narkanda, situated 64 kms away |
| cool winter holiday in India. | | | | from Shimla. |
| Ice Skating Carnival: | | | | How to reach: |
| Ice-skating is the main winter sport in Shimla. This | | | | Shimla is situated 365 kms away from New Delhi and |
| Queen of Hill-Stations boast of the largest ice-skating | | | | 115 kms away from Chandigarh. Travelers can easily |
| ring in India. The Skating Carnival begins here from | | | | access the hill-station by means of air, rail or road |
| early December and sprays full fun till the end of | | | | By Air: |
| February. The adventure festival is controlled by the | | | | The nearest airport is located 23 kms away at |
| Ice-Skating Club of the very place. Everyday, sessions | | | | Jabbarhatti. Regular flight connects the place from |
| are arranged twice a day and enthusiasts play on the | | | | Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. |
| frozen ice, undisturbed. | | | | By Rail: |
| Shimla Skiing Resort | | | | The nearest railhead is at Kalka, situated 96 kms from |
| Ice-skaters in Shimla can also enjoy the adventure of | | | | Shimla. Direct trains connect Delhi with Kalka. |
| skiing. The confidence of speed and balance can be | | | | By Road: |
| showcased in the snowy slopes of Kufri, situated 16 | | | | Developed roadways aid travelers reach Shimla safe |
| kms away from the hill-station. It is said that the game | | | | and sound. |
| has been started by the Britishers, long back in 1930. | | | | |