GULMARG: Jammu
& Kashmir affords great opportunities for adventure sports like
Skiing, Snow Surfing, Hot Air Ballooning, Trekking, Wind surfing, Heli
Sking etc which are being used extensively by tourists including
foreigners. During winters, Gulmarg becomes a global destination for
professional and amateur skiers because of its excellent ski slopes.
Keeping
in view the celebrations of “2012 – A Year of Adventure Tourism” by
Jammu & Kashmir, the response of children & on popular demand of
locals, Dagger Division once again took the initiative to introduce the
art of skiing to local boys at Gulmarg.
The Skiing Camp is underway at
Gulmarg under the aegis of 4 RAJPUTANA RIFLES from 27 February to 04 Mar
2012. Dagger Division of the Indian Army earlier also conducted skiing
camp at Gulmarg during the year 2011 with great zeal & enthusiasm.
The camp was formally inaugurated by Brig Sanjeev
Saini Commander, Pir Panjal Brigade in an impressive ceremony at
Gulmarg. 25 Children from remote areas of Valley are taking part in
the camp during which, besides skiing, events like trekking,
sightseeing, cultural evening, motivational lectures and various
competitions have also been planned.
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