Powered by powdery snow, Gulmarg is vying to become an international winter sports venue

Powered by powdery snow, Gulmarg is vying to become an international winter sports venue

New age sport: Players take part during 4th Khelo India Winter games at ski resort in Gulmarg February 21. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad Buoyed by its successful record of hosting four national winter games, Kashmir’s snow-capped town of Gulmarg is vying to become the venue for international events such as the Asian Games this […]

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From Gulmarg to Padum, here’s your guide to skiing in India. We tell you how to start

From Gulmarg to Padum, here’s your guide to skiing in India. We tell you how to start

Skiers take the chairlift in Gulmarg | Photo Credit: Sajad Hameed/Getty Images In the cold winter mornings, when most of Gulmarg is fast asleep under layers of thick, cosy blankets, Amit Kapoor slips into his skiing gear and zips down the powdery slopes of the Apharwat Peak. The temperature, -2 degrees Celsius — hardly deters him. A […]

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Army organises skiing championship in Gulmarg for Kashmiri youngsters

Army organises skiing championship in Gulmarg for Kashmiri youngsters

Tourists visit the Gulmarg Ski resort after the snowfall, in Baramulla. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Army on Friday gave away prizes among the top performers in a skiing competition organised by it for youngsters of Kashmir to showcase their talent. Major General Ajay Chandpuria, General Officer Commanding of Army’s 19 Infantry Division, said […]

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