For the first time, the Omar Abdullah-led government is all set to buy snow-making machines to carpet the Gulmarg slopes with man-made snow in a bid to advance the ski season in the famed winter resort. The ski-tourism season in Gulmarg normally starts in January, but the tourism department wants to start it from mid-November itself.
The snow machines will sprinkle water vapours in the air through a snow gun which will freeze in the ambient temperature and fall down as snow flakes on the desired area.
The snow flakes will create a snow-layer of three to four inches which will be ideal for the skiing.
“There is defined skiing season in Europe. Our ski season depends on environmental conditions. Our ski season starts only when it snows. With the help of these machines we can ensure that our ski season starts on November 15 or December 1,” Talat Parvez, director tourism Kashmir, told dna.
The government is planning to buy both fixed and mobile machines which are likely to be commissioned by next year. “We are analysing the technical specification of the machines. Once it is finalised, we will invite tenders. We hope by next year we will be able to have the machines,” said Talat adding the government is yet to earmark a budget for the same.
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