GULMARG, Jan. 8 -- The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir Friday started the introductory Ski Course for the 2nd batch of boys here at Gulmarg, following clearing of the weather after fresh spell of Snow fall.

The second group of twenty young boys drawn from various districts of J&K will undergo the 7- Day Introductory Ski Course at Gulmarg, during which the group will be introduced to the basics of Skiing. All the lodging & boarding and the Ski equipment is being provided free of cost by the Tourism Department. A four member Ski Instructors team is imparting Skiing training to these beginners.

The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir has drawn a weekly calender for imparting skiing training to as many as 6 groups this season. Among these 6 gro...