The Indian Himalaya

The Heliskiing

With groups of only 4 heli skiers and the mighty Himalayas as your personal playground, this is one of the most exclusive heli ski experiences available today.

If there is something in particular that distinguishes heli skiing in the Himalayas, it is the length, variety and sheer quality of the runs. Starting high in the alpine with views of 6,500m peaks, down steep cirque bowls, long rolling ridge lines, through glades of perfectly spaced birch and oak trees and finishing in towering forests of cedar.

This is heli skiing of the highest calibre that cannot fail to blow away the most well travelled and experienced skiers and snowboarders.

The majority of heli skiing takes place at altitudes between 2,700m and 4,300m with an impressive average run length between 900 and 1,200 metres. On occasions, it may be possible to heli ski at elevations of over 5,000m! Most people have no problem with the altitude because you never linger long at the higher elevations.

Lodging

All heli ski guests stay at the beautiful and very well-appointed Manuallaya Resort (formerly the Ambassador Resort) perched on the hillside at 2,000 m on the opposite side of the valley to Manali. It is a four star hotel, comfortable, well equipped and modern. Rooms are spacious and have private bathrooms. There is a restaurant and bar, and the food alternates around Indian and European. Hotel facilities include: sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, massage therapist and weights/workout room.

Helicopters & Safety

The safety standards adhered to at Himachal Heliskiing both from a guiding and aviation perspective, are excellent. Bell 407 and A-Star B3 Helicopters are leased from Pinnacle Air in New Delhi and are flown and maintained by Swiss pilots from Air Zermatt.

Weather and snowpack data is gathered throughout the season in an effort to balance exciting and safe skiing.

All guests are equipped with an avalanche airbag and the client to guide ratio is kept at three or four to one. Fulltime heli ski guides all have a great deal of heli skiing experience and are members of the U.I.A.G.M. (International Association of Mountain Guides). This means they are seasoned professionals who have passed a series of comprehensive exams.

Booking Enquiry

Please indicate the heli skiing destination you are most interested in and your preferred dates and we will respond as soon as possible.

Please note that if you are wishing to go heli skiing mid-season then you should let us know as early as possible to secure these popular periods.

Himalayan Odyssey

2013 Heli Ski Rates

• Rates are in Euros.
• For single occupancy, add €290 for seven nights.
• Trips run from Saturday to Saturday with departure from your home country the day before your heli ski package starts.

Included:

• Meet and greet in Delhi and return transfer to your hotel.
• Air and ground transfers: Delhi - Manali - Delhi.
• Six possible days heli skiing.
• 30,500 vertical metres of heli skiing (20,000 vertical metres guaranteed).
• Six days guide service.
• Seven nights accommodation in Manali on a twin share basis.
• All meals while in Manali.
• Government heli ski tax.
• Use of safety equipment including: avalanche transceiver, avalanche airbag, shovel and probe.

Not Included

• Anything not mentioned above.
• Heli skiing in excess of the included vertical (charged at €100 per 1,000 vertical metres).
• International flights to Delhi. Hotel nights in Delhi (please consult us).
• Insurance. This MUST cover you specifically for heli skiing. Please ask us for advice if you are unsure of your options or consider our customised heliski insurance.
• Departure taxes and gratuities.
• Taxis
• Visas.
• Drinks.

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Himalayan Exclusive

With a helicopter for the exclusive use of your group this adventure operates in more distant terrain and is aimed at those who want to explore deeper into the Himalayas with total freedom and flexibility to ski or snowboard entirely at their own pace.The possibilities are limitless.

2013 Heli Ski Rates

* Larger groups of up to 12 heli skiers can be catered for upon request.

• Rates are in Euros.
• For single occupancy, add €290 for seven nights.
• Trips run from Saturday to Saturday with departure from your home country the day before your heli ski package starts.

Included:

• Meet and greet in Delhi and return transfer to your hotel.
• Air and ground transfers: Delhi - Manali - Delhi.
• Six possible days heli skiing including eight or eleven hours flying time per week.
• Six days guide service.
• Seven nights accommodation in Manali on a twin share basis.
• All meals while in Manali.
• Government heli ski tax.
• Use of safety equipment including: avalanche transceiver, avalanche airbag, shovel and probe.

Not Included;

• Anything not mentioned above.
• Heli skiing / flying time in excess of that  included (charged at €2,100 per hour).
• International flights to Delhi.
• Hotel nights in Delhi (please consult us).
• Insurance. This MUST cover you specifically for heli skiing. Please ask us for advice if you are unsure of your options or consider our customised heliski insurance.
• Departure taxes and gratuities.
• Taxis.

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Himalayan Heli Ski Safari

The ultimate Himalayan heliski adventure... Your week starts in the muggy streets of Delhi before hopping on a short one hour flight and escaping to the cool fresh air of the vibrant Kullu valley. The aim of this week is simple: to explore seldom if ever visited areas of Himachal Pradesh, laying tracks down virgin slopes of powder snow and staying at lodges, tented camps, rest houses and private village homes along the way. This is pure, untamed adventure.

2013 Heli Safari Rates

*Groups of 8 or 12 may also be accommodated. Please contact us for details.

Included

• Meet and greet in Delhi and return transfer to your hotel.
• Air and ground transfers: Delhi - Manali - Delhi.
• Six possible days heli skiing including 22 hours flying time.
• Three nights hotel accommodation in Manali.
• Two nights stay at a camp in Bara Banaghal.
• Two nights stay at a Guest House/camp in the upper Parvati river basin or in Lahaul & Spiti area.
• All meals while heliskiing.
• Six days guide service.
• Government heli ski tax.
• Use of safety equipment including: avalanche transceiver and avalanche airbag.

Not Included

• Anything not mentioned above.
• Flying time in excess of that included (charged at €2,100 / helicopter load / hour).
• International flights to Delhi.
• Single rooms (add €290.)
• Hotel nights in Delhi (please consult us).
• Insurance. This MUST cover you specifically for heli skiing. Please ask us for advice if you are unsure of your options or consider our customised heliski insurance.
• Departure taxes and gratuities.
• Taxis

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Himalayan Heli Ski Touring

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the mighty Himalayas, at a pace perhaps more in tune with your surroundings.

The terrain surrounding Manali offers some of the most perfect ski touring imaginable. Each morning the helicopter is used to bump you up to a strategic point to start the day's tour. Finish the day with one big descent and then either fly or drive back to the hotel in time for a massage and dinner...

Participants must have a minimum of four days ski touring experience, be competent off-piste skiers and in good physical shape.

2013 Heli Touring Rates

€4,300 per person

• Rates are in Euros.
• For single occupancy, add €290 for seven nights.
• Trips run from Saturday to Saturday with departure from your home country the day before your heli ski package starts.

Included

• Meet and greet in Delhi and return transfer to your hotel.
• Air and ground transfers: Delhi - Manali - Delhi.
• Six possible days heli ski touring.
• 1 hour of helicopter flying time per person per week.
• Six days guide service.
• Seven nights accommodation in Manali on a twin share basis including all meals.
• Government heli ski and service tax.
• Use of safety equipment including: avalanche transceiver and avalanche airbag.

Not Included

• Anything not mentioned above.
• Flying time in excess of that included in your package.
• International flights to Delhi. Hotel nights in Delhi (please consult us).
• Insurance. This MUST cover you specifically for heli skiing. Please ask us for advice if you are unsure of your options or consider our customised heliski insurance.
• Departure taxes and gratuities.
• Visas.
• Drinks.

Typical Itinerary