GULMARG, DECEMBER 14 : Following the beginning of the Snow based activities last week, Gulmarg continues to remain abuzz with various Snow Sports activities being held here.
Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir on Monday organized a Snowmobile race, Snow tube race, snow cycling race, and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) race in which scores of youth enthusiastically participated.
A large number of Tourists were seen enjoying the colorful eye-catching events amidst sunny weather & blue skies.
“It is heartening to see a large number of youth enthusiastically participating in the snow-based activities this winter season after a long gloomy summer. The early snow is a good omen and tourists arriving in Gulmarg are enjoying the colorful events being organized since last week here” Assistant Director, Tourism, Gulmarg, Dr. Javid-ur-Rehman said.
He said this winter season, the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir will be organizing many introductory Ski Courses for the boys and girls between the age of 16 & 25 years. Out of the six groups, two groups will be exclusive for girls. ” Apart from Tourism Department, the Department of Youth Services and Sports is also organizing various ski courses for boys and girls” Dr. Javid-ur-Rehman added.
Many more events are slated to be organized in the coming weeks.
Later in the day, prizes were also distributed among the winners.