DAY 1
Depart UK on evening flight to Delhi International Airport. Flight time: approx 8 hrs

DAY 2
Arrive Delhi International Airport. Transfer to domestic airport and take internal flight to Srinagar the capital of Kashmir. Flight time: 1 hr. You'll be met at the airport and transferred by private jeep for the 45km journey to Gulmarg. Book into the Hotel Highlands Park.

DAY 3-8
Six full days of off piste guided adventure skiing in the extensive backcountry covering 4 different ski fields.With a gondola rising to almost 4000m, you will enjoy uninterrupted descents of almost 2000 vertical meters of fresh powder each day - just make sure you are fit enough!!

DAY 9
Ski for most of the day and then transfer directly back to Srinagar by road and stay overnight in one of the famous house boats on Lake Dal.

 DAY 10
Return to Srinagar airport for the 1 hour flight to Delhi and international flight home

Optional extensions and excursions.
India is a fantastic vibrant country and on request we can arrange additional excursions or stopovers in Delhi.

For more information on these trips click on our new dedicated Gulmarg website at www.ski-gulmarg.co.uk

Price
The price includes 7 nights half board in Gulmarg hotel (twin room share), 1 night on floating house boat on Lake Dal in Srinagar, return flights between Delhi and Srinagar, all travel and transfers in Kashmir, all guide fees and expenses for Mountain Tracks UIAGM Mountain Guide, uplift costs.
Does not include; international airfares, visa costs, personal insurance, lunches, optional extras

Accommodation
We stay in the  Highlands Park Hotel in Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful and rustic hotels in the region. It has an old world colonial charm and is very warm and comforting place where you can just lay back and relax.
The hotel has cottages set amid pretty flowerbeds and views of snow-capped mountains. The rooms are well done up, bathrooms are big and there is a stove in each room.
The two restaurants at Hotel Highland Park serve the finest delicacies from a wide choice of menu options. You can choose to savor from exclusive Kashmiri ,Indian, Continental or Chinese cuisine.

In Srinagar you will spend 1 night in a floating houseboat on Dal Lake. There are hundred’s of houseboats, most very fancifully decorated, and staying in one is a fascinating experience.
The boats booked for our group have a balcony, lounge, dining room, pantry and 3 or more bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The boats face the Lotus Garden and have a view of the mountains. A small motorboat is used to get from the shore to the houseboat and back.

Your guides
The trip will be led from Europe by Mountain Tracks Founder Nick Parks. Nick will be supported by other UIAGM Mountain Guides as required.

Likely Weather
Mid Jan to mid Feb is the optimum time to visit Gulmarg for powder skiing. Expect similar or slightly colder temperatures to the Alps at this time. When its not snowing - which of course it only does at night!- the clarity of the Himalayan winter mean the mountain views are wonderfully clear.

Group Size
Maximum 12 with 1:6 guide:skier ratio

Equipment
Wide, all-mountain skis (minimum 95cms under the boot) with a touring binding are required. Snow boarders should bring snow shoes. As always you must ski at all times with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Local hire shops do not cater adequately for this kind of ski trip so you must bring it all your selves. Please see our comprehensive ski kit lists.

Getting there
Flights from London to Delhi in January are usually priced at around £500-£600. Please note that this price cannot be guaranteed as seat prices change every minute. If you would like to book these please call Max Travel 020 7095 0920 who will be more than happy to make all of your travel arrangements.

What our guests said about our 2008 trips
"What a fabulous trip . Met all my expectations!
Skiing was wonderful, and definitely got the flavour of Kashmir in the accommodation at Highlands Park. Thanks to Nick- really enjoyed it."

"Really really cant tell you how much we enjoyed it all...loved every minute
of it...the Alps will never be the same again..."

Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you are insured for off-piste skiing covering personal accident, rescue and third party risks. You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.
If you are looking to purchase insurance for your trip we recommend SNOWCARD. They specialise in travel insurance for adventure sports particularly skiing and snowboarding. Their rates for both single trip and annual policies are very competitive.

For details on their policies and to get a quote for this trip CLICK HERE or contact our office for further details.