himalayan-ski-village-india: Himalayan Ski Village | Manali, India
Himalayan Ski Village (HSV) is a proposed mountain resort development in the Himalayan region of the Kullu Valley in northern India. With elevations up to 14,000 feet (4,200 meters), HSV will be the first fully planned and integrated mountain resort in India, targeting both domestic and international guests. The project involves the development of approximately 8 lifts, including a 3 staged gondola and tram and skiable terrain to service approximately 4,500 visitors. It also includes multiple village areas with 700 hotel rooms, a 20,000 square foot convention facility and spa, performing arts center, restaurants, and shopping.
IAD was retained as the first project consultant and has assisted in the design and coordination of the project since 2004. Working with Zehren and Associates Architects, IAD’s services included selection of a suitable site for a new mountain resort, land use planning, project visioning, design development master planning and detailed site planning, as well as a variety of strategic services.
