Ski the Sky: Ladakh’s Umba Peak Opens for High-Altitude Summer Thrills

Ladakh has opened the Umba Peak at a whopping height of 4800 meters for summer skiing, which will provide an adventure-bounding experience for ski and snowboard enthusiasts. The move, led by the Ladakh Ski and Snowboard Association (LSSA), is to make the region a year-round skiing hub, minimizing dependence on foreign slopes for summer skiing. Umba Peak, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, has reliable snow cover late into June and July and is thus a perfect location for summer skiing adventure-seekers.

The efforts of the association include developing new slopes and marketing Ladakh as a leading adventure sports destination. Specialists such as Sadiq Ali and Syed Shamshuddin highlight the area's untapped potential, recommending the development of Ladakh's adventure tourism facilities further. This step is consistent with national campaigns to increase domestic tourism and reveal Ladakh's natural splendor and adventure opportunities.

With the opening of Umba Peak for summer skiing, Ladakh is set to entice more adventure enthusiasts from all over India with a perfect combination of stunning vistas and heart-thumping activities. As the area prepares for this thrilling season, it is sure to take Ladakh's position as a destination for adventure sports throughout the year to new heights.

Source: Greater Kashmir