Indian Skaters

jatin · Administrator Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 136

Your visit to Simla shall become even more enjoyable if you try your hand at ice-skating.
Ice-skating carnival of Shimla is a gala time for the Shimla people. The ice-skating rink of Shimla is located at Dalhousie.

A large number of enthusiastic skaters take an active part in the Shimla ice-skating carnival. Large number of foreigners participate in the carnival. Infact they carry their skating shoes with themselves. The ice-skating carnival is celebrated in Shimla with extreme pomp and grandeur.
Courtesy:
http://www.mapsofindia.com/shimla/ice-skating-carnival-of-shimla.html
The ice skating sport of Simla is one of the most sought after adventure sport in Simla. Simla has the largest ice skating rink in India. It is also the only natural ice skating rink of India. This largest open-air rink attracts many tourists and locals who enjoy ice-skating. Ice skating in Simla is bound to make your trip fun with a hint of adventure.

Image link from:-
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/India/North/Himachal_Pradesh/Shimla_Ice_Skating_Club/photo551164.htm
The Simla Ice Skating Rink is the largest open air area with naturally frozen ice in this part of the world.
The Ice Skating Club has already celebrated its Diamond Jubilee.

December to February is the favorable time period to enjoy skating.
Clear skies and low temperatures provide series of uninterrupted sessions. There are two sessions every day, in the morning and in the evening.

Membership is also available for the season as well as for shorter terms and even for single sessions. Skates are available at the rink.

Fancy dress carnivals, 'gymkhanas' ice-hockey and dances enliven every season.

This place is too good to enjoy a family vacation or a friends trip.

More Information can be gathered from Tourist information Centre:-

* Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation Block No. 28, SDA Complex, Vikas Nagar, Shimla Toll Free Telephone Number: 1800-180-8077 Telephones: 0177 - 2625864 / 2625924 / 2623959 / 2625511 Fax: 0177 - 2625864 / 2623959
* Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corp. Ltd. 36, Janpath, Chanderlok Building, New Delhi 110 001 Phone : +(91)-(11)-332 5320 Fax : +(91)-(11)-373 1072