its a tour report of manali that we were went for adventure course skii at solang by ABVIMAS. From our College Prestige Institute of management.

1. TOUR REPORT
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
DR. R.P.S. KAURAV VEDANT SINGH KUSHWAH
BTM (II SEMESTER)
ROLL NO-25

2. DECLARATION
I VEDANT SINGH KUSHWAH student of BTM II Semester of Prestige Institute of
ManagementGwalior, hereby declare that the tour report is submitted by me in the line of
partial fulfillment of course objectives for the Bachelorin Tourism Management Degree.
I assure that this report is the result of my own efforts and that any other institute for the
award of any degree or diploma has not submitted it.

3. CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that I VEDANT SINGH KUSHWAH Student of BTM (II Semester) of
Prestige Institute of Management Gwalior has successfully completed his tour report. He
has prepared this tour report on elementary ski sports activity under my direct supervision and
guidance.

4. ACKNOWLDGEMENT
First of all, I want to thank Prof. Aditya pratap singh and all the tourism faculties of
PIM, Gwalior. Who gave me this valuable opportunity to do a 07 Days Adventure
course at ABVIMAS. My Project would have been incomplete if I would not have
received any guidance/reference material from the faculties and understanding ofthe
subject in immaculate detail.
Besides this I would like to extend a thankful hand to whole team of ABVIMAS
(Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports) for giving us
7 days adventure training from 24th
FEB 2020 to 04st
MAR 2020, which helped us
successfully completing our 07 days adventure course. And I would also like to
express my thanks to my faculty members and friends who inspired me to put in my
best efforts for this Project Report.
I am very thankful to prof. Aditya pratap singh & Dr. Rahul pratap singh kaurav for
their kind help & support throughout the trip. They had been like a full support
encouraging every student to put their best foot forward. This trip would have been
totally incomplete without your support and encouragement.

5. Introduction
For adventure enthusiasts, skiing in Manali
takes you on an experience of a lifetime in the
most favorite tourist destination of India.
Manali is easily deserving of many titles that it
has earned. The cultural and adventure hub of
the state of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is the
true gem in the Kullu Valley, nestled on the
slopes of it in all its glory and beauty. A
gateway to many brilliant getaways of
Himachal and other great places in the
Himalayas, Manali is the most popular place to
visit in the country, experiencing an annual
footfall in hundreds of thousands.
It is home to many well-known attractions, like
Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, and Rohtang Pass, the Great Himalayan National Park,
Nehru Kund, Beas Kund, Bhrigu Lake and many other such noticeable names that are
flocked with tourists throughout the year.
Winters bring an all new edge to the beauty of this place by adding the pearly white color to
the whole city. And the best place to see the effect that snow brings to this serene city is to
visit the amazing Solang Valley. A hotspot for paragliding and zorbing, the valley doubles as
a snowy resort in the winters, attracting visitors to try their hands at some Manali Skiing.
Solang valley has turned into a major ski destination in India. Tourists while traveling
to Manali often travel to Solang for its adventure fueled geography. Solang is little
before Rohtang Pass; another major tourist attraction in the region. In Solang Valley the
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, which is a skier’s paradise, the
adventure activities like paragliding, snowboarding & zorbing, camping under the stars, and the
gondola or the Solang Ropeway.

6. General Information
Climate: Cool & pleasant
Weather:Min - 8° C & Max 6° C
Best Time toVisit: October to March, (Best view of snowfall)
SuggestedCloths: According to climatic condition.
The closest main town to Solang valley is Manali (13.2 km away) in the state of
Himachal Pradesh. Thus, in order to reach the hill station, one has to travel to
Manali, which is accessible through various means.
By Air: Bhuntar (KUU) airport is the nearest airport to Manali town. It operates flights
from various cities of India and is only 10 km away from the town.
By Rail: If you wish to travel to Manali by train, then Jogindernagar railway station in
the district of Mandi will be the nearest. From there, one can hire taxis or cabs to the
hill station of Manali.
By Road: Best way to travel to Manali is definitely by road. Well maintained network
of roads connect the hill station with popular cities of North India like Delhi (540 km),
Dehradun (227 km) and Chandigarh (305 km). You can make use of your own vehicle
or hire a taxi/cab to reach Manali. Volvo bus service from the major cities is also a
very good option to the hill station.

7. Attractions in Manali:
 Solang Valley is quiet and is best approached by road. The drive up to Solang is
extremely picturesque. Once you are there, try out some Chinese food from the local
roadside shacks, and enjoy the views. The road ahead is blocked since a tunnel to Koksar
(a village ahead of Rohtang La) is now being built there.
 The Manali Club House is maintained by the Himachal Tourism Development
Corporation. It is one of the best centers of recreation in Manali. Located at the
foothills of old Manali town, the Club House offers alluring views of the lush green
surroundings.
You can enjoy various indoor and outdoor games at the Club House by paying nominal
charges. Some of the games and facilities at the Club House include an auditorium,
billiardsroom, library, roller skating rink, carom room, bar and restaurant.
 Hadimba Temple the 15th-century Hadimba Temple was built to commemorate Hadimba
Devi, from the Indian spiritual epic Mahabharata. What’s equally striking is the cedar
forest that surrounds the temple, which adds to its earthy appeal.
 The Beas River, also known as Vipasha in Sanskrit, flows in Himachal Pradesh and
Punjab. From its originating point (4361 m) in the Himalayas, this holy river passes
through lush evergreen forests and hills before reaching Punjab. Here, it embraces the
Satluj River and finally enters the territory of Pakistan, covering a total length of
around 470 km. The river is the main drinking water source of the population living in
Kullu, Mandi and Kangra regions.
 Naggar Castle An important tourist spot around Manali, Naggar Castle is an ancient
palace dating back to the 15th century. It boasts of impressive architecture and also
houses a gallery of paintings of the remarkable Russian artist, Nicholas Reorich. ...

8. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali
(ABVIMAS) today is the largest Adventure Sports training center in the country. Spread over 20
acres of forested land on the banks of
the river Beas, the Directorate can
boast of having a hostel that can
accommodate 260 people at a time, a
dining hall that can cater to more than
200 people at once and an auditorium
that has a seating capacity of 680
people.
It also has an up to date library,
museum and lecture halls. All this is
located on this beautiful campus. Apart from this the Directorate has various adventure training
centers all over Himachal.
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) has nine sub
centers all over the State and so far more than 80,000 people have been trained.
This Directorate has played a very major role in inculcating the spirit of Adventure amongst the
youth in the country and tourism promotion of Adventure Tourism in the State.
Almost all tour operators and this Institute has initially trained guides in the State and majority of
them in Delhi. The Institute is contributing towards the protection of Himalayan environs.
Traveling Safely and Ethically - ABVIMAS recognizes the magnitude of our environmental and
cultural impact. It is therefore extremely important that our groups adhere the "Leave No Trace"
travel and camping techniques in passing through local and foreign lands.
We endeavor to be role models for those around us and hope that our travels contribute to
awareness and change needed for reducing the impact of future tourism.

9. Why ABVIMAS?
Infrastructure
Experience of over 80000 students that have been trained
Students Care
ABVIMAS recognizes that our clients are the ones that allow us
to keep doing what we love, professionally. Because of that, your
business is important to us and we want to ensure that every
aspect of your experience is an enjoyable one.
World Class Guides and Staff
We believe that our incredible guides and staff are the foundation of our programs. All of our guides are
highly skilled professionals who have been selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety
records, careful judgement, patient and supportive teaching styles and great personalities. Our guides are
dedicated to the world of alpinism, many having first ascents and successful summits on major peaks in the
Cascades all the way to Mount Everest. In addition to their impressive personal achievements in the field,
.Our instructors bring a wealth of natural history, cultural anthropology and linguistic knowledge for their
group's enlightenment. We celebrate the relationships with our students that are built on camaraderie and
trust..
Pricing
In an effort to minimize your in-country expenses on, ABVIMAS has increased the services we include in
the land costs.
46 Years Extensive Route Experience
For more than 46 years ABVIMAS has been combining the physical challenge of climbing and trekking
with the cultural and aesthetic experiences of the last wild places on earth. .This continued relationship has
allowed us to build upon a standard of excellence, giving our students the consistency they deserve year
after year. Together we have pioneered the safest, most scenic and comfortable routes, scouted for those
perfect campsites, and discovered the best of what's off the beaten track.

10. INFRASTRUCTURE:
The Department is located at a distance of 2 kilometers from Manali town, on the left bank
of the Beas River having a sprawling campus of 90 Bigha at Aleo Bihal, its administrative
block comprises of a museum library lecture hall committee room and offices
Hostels
There are two hostels with a total capacity of 160 persons. A
mess and dining hall adjoining to the hostels.
Auditorium
An auditorium with modern facilities is suitable for
seminars, conferences workshops and others occasions.
Cafeteria
It is available for trainers, trainees and visitors.
The headquarters of ABVIMAS conduct different types of
training courses in various adventures activities. All the courses
are being run on nominal fees. So far, the Department has trained
more than 80,000 people. The ABVIMAS has so far successfully
organized and conducted 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 8th National Winter
Games Championships in 1989, 1992, 1995 and 1996
respectively. 9 All India Summer Skiing festivals and 14 All India
Winter Carnivals (Skiing Competition) have so far been conducted by the Department. The
Mountaineering, Skiing and Water Sports instructor are experienced in national and
international expeditions. ABVIMAS has produced good numberofmountaineers and skiers
of national and international eminence.

11. SUMMARY
The seven days course at ABVIMAS was a great learning experience. Being a
tourism student, this Adventure course has helped me immensely in gaining
practical knowledge of adventure sports. In ABVIMAS we have undergone
through various adventure sports. We got help by some very experienced
trainers during the course there. They have provided us training on SKIING. On
24th FEBRUARY evening we started our journey to MANALI.
When we reached ABVIMAS by covering the distance of 901.5 KM FROM
GWALIOR to Manali
After lunch they have given us a brief about the course, in the evening we were
given all the equipment of trekking like jacket, rucksack, sleeping bag, and
wind-cheater. During the whole trip duration we have been provided with proper
hostel facility (Separate for girls and boys). Daily meals have also been
provided to the students. The quality of food was very good.
On the 26th we went to Solang Valley by taxi as the climate was awesome and
we were able to do Skiing in Solang valley. We have also done a trek to Anjani
Mahadev which was 4 km (Approx.) from campus of ABVIMAS the whole
Training program has provided us with the quality knowledge and experience.

13. Briefing by Instructor

14. Skiing
Skiing is a way of traveling over snow, using skis strapped to one's feet.
In modern times it has been mostly an athletic activity. Skis are used in
conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of abinding.
Commonly, ski poles or "stocks"
are used to improve balance and
timing as well as for propulsion.
Skiing can be grouped into two
general categories: Nordic and
Alpine. Nordic skiing, the older of
the two disciplines, originated in
Scandinavia and uses free-heel
bindings that attach at the toes of
the skier's boots but not at the heels. Types of Nordic skiing include
cross-country, ski jumping and Telemark. Alpine skiing (more often
called "downhill skiing"), originated in the European Alps, and is
characterized by fixed-heel bindings that attach at both the toe and the
heel of the skier's boot. Trekking: They provide proper trekking
techniques and also train students so as to how to conduct themselves
while hiking or trekking.

15. ITENARY
DETAIL TOUR ITINERARY Sector: Gwalior- Delhi – Manali – Solang –
Delhi
Day 1 - 24 Feb 2020 Gwalior- Delhi –25 February 2020 Manali - Depart from
Delhi to Manali by coach, overnight journey by bus.
Day 2 - Manali - 25 Feb 2020 Arrival at ABVIMAS’s hostel. Breakfast at the
hotel. Room allotted to each student. Afternoon proceed for welcome lecture,
opening address, Registration, museum, issue equipment’s, lecture on rope &
knots. Dinner at the hostel overnight at the hostel
Day 3 - Manali - 26 Feb, 2020 early morning breakfast
Manali- Solang (13 km) - 26 Feb 2020
Day 4 - Manali- Early wake up and breakfast. After breakfast proceed to the
Solang ski Centre by car. Afternoon arrival at Solang, lunch at the Solang
hostel. We get lecture on surroundings. At 4:30 PM we left for our first lecture
on skiing and returned at 6:30 PM and the had dinner at hostel
Day 5 - Solang - 27 feb 2020 Breakfast at ABVIMAS Solang and then left for
morning training for skiing at 9:00 AM and returned at 12:00 PM and then had

16. lunch at 1:30 and at 4:00 PM for evening session and returned at 6:30 PM and
then had dinner.
Day 6 - 28,feb, 2020 Breakfast at ABVIMAS Solang and then left for morning
training for skiing at 9:00 AM and returned at 12:00 PM and then had lunch at
1:30 and at 4:00 PM for evening session and returned at 6:30 PM and then had
dinner.
Day 7 – 29 Feb 2020 Breakfast at ABVIMAS Solang and then left for morning
training for skiing at 9:00 AM and returned at 12:00 PM and then had lunch at
1:30 and at 4:00 PM for evening session and returned at 6:30 PM and then had
dinner.
Day 8 - 01 Feb 2020 Breakfast at ABVIMAS Solang and then left for morning
training for skiing at 9:00 AM and returned at 12:00 PM and then had lunch at
1:30 and at 2:30 we trekked to Anjani Mahadev Temple. It was a very beautiful
trek. Day 8 – This day we came back to Manali, by trekking halfway and rest by
car We stayed at ABVIMAS hostel and the day was more at leisure and had a
closing ceremony at the campus were we were awarded by batches amd then
had dinner at the campus.
Day 9 - Departure from Manali.
Day 10 - Back to Gwalior via train.

17. Learning outcome – I learned how important it is to be together and maintain
unity in order to achieve what we desire. This trip gave me a lifetime experience
and shall be cherished for life.

18. Experience:
As we were moving to our trip to Manali we all were excited though it was our first trip. On
reaching to AVBIMAS we were allotted a room, bedsheet, & equipment’s that we have to
take to Solang. On next day we depart from Manali for Solang valley. On reaching we were
allotted our room, bedsheet, & ski equipments. I would really like to say services of room is
really worst. Though it was an army campus but really services of there are really worst.
But I would like to say that the instructors are really good & well enough. At the campus of
Manali is well enough than the campus of Solang. Water related problems we have face. But
during the course when we were in snow trek of ski the instructors were really teaching all
the techniques & guiding very well. They trainers were highly experienced. Though it was a
memorable trip as without any trouble adventure couldn’t be defines as adventure tourism.
The snow infects our foot so it must that your foot powder. Climatic conditions change
within a hour of time over there. We also saw a snowfall a beautiful soft snow everywhere.
The temperature at night steeps down to minus.
At last day of course we submit our ski equipments and then went for a trek of Anjani
Mahadev temple. And return next day to Manali and submit our equipments and finally
director ABVIMAS awarded to us by Medal in ceremony. And then next day depart from
Manali with beautiful memories.

19. Trek of Anjani Mahadev

20. Medal ceremony

21. CONCLUSION
I am glad to get this adventure training under ABVIMAS, and I am thankful to
my entire institute for giving me such an opportunity. It was as much a learning
trip as an enjoyable one. It’s good that such trips are a part of course in PIMG
that are very useful for students; it gives a better insight into the practical aspect
of the tourism industry. The duration for such trips should be longer so that
more activities can be included. Overall the trip was awesome; I experienced the
real adventure in these 7 days. It taught me discipline, punctuality and made me
more adaptive.
Thank you, my friends and teachers who accompanied me, in this beautiful trip
and
helped me bring out the best in me. I Have learned about skiing And its
equipment’s Required for it and The seven day adventure camp has given life
lessons and also given to explore Manali and connecting with local culture.

22. REFERENCE:
WWW.Adventurehimalaya.org
https://himachaltourism.gov.in/
https://www.kullu-manali.co.in/