Skiing in Kashmir

Skiing in Gulmarg is a distinctive experience. We are going to do the beginner level skiing course in Gulmarg is renowned for having the best slope conditions and powder snow globally. 

We spend six days staying in Gulmarg and skiing with professional ski instructors.

Enjoy a stunning scenery. It's a great way to kill time in the snow.

DAY 01
 

Arrive in Srinagar, then drive to Gulmarg and settle in. Visit the ski school, try out your gear, and take your first lesson on the easy slopes. Learn how to put on your skis, move around on them, and descend using a snow plough.

 DAY 02
 

Return to the beginner slopes. Practice the techniques you learned yesterday. Learn how to turn and operate the drag ski lift.

DAY 03 

Improve your skills on the baby slope. Improve your snow ploughing and ski down more safely.

DAY 04 

Time to ascend to Phase 1. Learn how to parallel turn and plant a pole, put your existing knowledge to use, and practise. Ski for 15 to 20 minutes at a time while being careful.

DAY 05 

Return to Phase 1 and repeat what you did yesterday

DAY 06

Pack your bags and depart from Gulmarg.  After having created some priceless moments, snapping images that will make your friends green with envy, and, most importantly, discovering a new hobby that you will engage in for the rest of your life, drive to Srinagar airport.

Start Date: January 31, 2023 (Tuesday)

End Date: February 5, 2023 (Sunday)

• Pick-up / Drop at  Srinagar airport . Pick-up/drop timings will be shared on sign-up.
• Skiing typically takes place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Evenings are free to explore.
• ​If the aforementioned dates don't work for you and at least two of you are interested in alternate dates, please let us know so we may make arrangements specifically for you.

INR 45000 per person (Pay INR 20000 to Book Now!)

• These rates are for Indian Nationals only.
• Price mentioned is per person for a minimum of 2 persons. If you are travelling alone, please let us know so we can customize the price.
• Accommodations are provided at a cozy hotel on a double/twin-sharing basis. Heater and hot water will be available as amenities.

INCLUSIONS

• Comfy accommodation for 5 nights
• Airport transfer for arrival and departure in Srinagar airport.
• Ski equipment's like  skis, boots, poles, helmet, goggles 
• Services of a personal trainer
• Simple Breakfast
• Ski Passes (bunny slope lift, Gondola ride)

EXCLUSIONS

• Airfare from your home town to Srinagar & return
• Lunch & Dinner (easily available in the local restaurants)
• Camera/Video charges
• All other rides and activities like snowboarding, snow biking, etc.
• Additional requests, orders, and services availed in the hotel
• Additional costs arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like – landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case, extra will have to be paid on the spot by the participants directly.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips, medicines, etc.
• Any item not specified in the ‘Inclusions’.

Please confirm your participation by paying INR 20000 to book your seat. Rest to be paid 30 days before the tour start date. 

Pls write to us at unusualescapes@gmail.com for our Bank Account Details to transfer the Booking Fee (or) pay via Google Pay at 9052220466. Your spot will be confirmed as soon as we receive your Booking Fee.

**If you can find anyone else to replace you, there’ll be NO cancellation charges. We will then refund your money in full including the non-refundable booking fee.

We offer a full refund in case of govt imposed restrictions. If you cancel due to personal reasons, then we charge as follows:

• If cancelled 4 weeks before, then there will be charge of 5000 pp
• If cancelled 2 weeks before, then there will be charge of 10,000 pp
• If cancelled within 2 weeks, then 100% cancellation

• We are not responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.
• We reserve the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.
• We would not be responsible for any flight cancellation charges or any penalties imposed by the airliner.
• The itinerary is fixed and no special request to amend the itinerary/schedule will not be accepted.
• It is possible that we will not visit all of the places in the itinerary owing to unforeseen factors such as bad weather, the presence of wild animals, the abrupt closure of sites by the forest authorities, a delay in travel due to an issue within our group itself, traffic circumstances, and so on. Most of the time, if time allows, we try to travel to a different location. However, in other circumstances, we may have to bypass a location entirely.
• No refund of money for unutilized services in part or in full whatsoever may be the reason.
• Additional costs arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like – landslides, road blockage, etc. will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
• Please cooperate with the organiser in adhering to the day's schedule (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure that we don't miss out on the true enjoyment, which is travelling.
• Using rude or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or engaging in the physical assault will not be tolerated and will result in Unusual Escapes abandoning you. No refund in part or full be made.
• Every participant has to complete a Registration & Waiver Form as a mark of consent to participate in the trip.