This is one of the
major December celebrations in Himachal Pradesh, during
which the streets are flooded with lights and decorations.
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This is one of the
major December celebrations in Himachal Pradesh, during
which the streets are flooded with lights and decorations.
Your visit to Shimla shall become even more enjoyable if you try your hand at ice-skating. The ice skating sport of Simla is one of the most sought after adventure sport in Shimla.
Shimla is home to Asia's only natural ice skating rink. State and national level competitions are often held at this venue. The Shimla Ice Skating Club, which manages the rink, hosts a carnival every year in December January, which includes a fancy dress competition and figure skating events. Annual Ice Skating Carnival in Shimla attracts lots of tourists and adventure lovers to enjoy this wonderful winter sport.
There is a hanging balloon at the Municipal building that works as a signal of whether the skating will take place on that day or not. The clear sky and cold climate accompanied by hard and dry ice makes Shimla ice-skating carnival a success every year.
The
rink also provides membership on short and long term basis.
Basic equipments like skates, cap, kneepads etc. are
available at the rink.It is not hard to learn skating. It
just requires strong limbs, a good sense of balance coupled
with confidence, rhythmic swinging of the body and the
concentration of an acrobat.
Even if you are not an active participant in the sport you
would feel the thrill by just watching Ice-Skating Carnival
in Shimla.
Interestingly, ice skating and snowfall don’t go together. In a natural ice-skating rink, weather conditions play a crucial role. A clear sky is a must for water to freeze naturally. A few traces of clouds are enough to spoil the day. In fact, if the sky is overcast, the ice begins to melt.
Umpteen films have been shot in Shimla and quite a few songs were picturised at the rink. Films like Mera Naam Joker, Woh Kaun Thi, and Jaanwar have scenes of the Ice Skating Club.
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