Adventure Sports
Adventure
Sports in Himachal Pradesh
Nestled between the vast Himalayan range, Himachal Pradesh has become a
hub for adventure activities. The state has numerous wonderful hill
stations in store, which are freezing cold in winters and pretty cold in
summers. Shimla, Dalhousie, Kullu , Kasauli, Manali, Chail and Kufri are
a few of the hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh which offer heaps of
adventure sports activities, apart from the breathtaking scenery. Among
the most famous adventure sport, Trekking occupies highest place. Then
there is skiing, heli-skiing and ice-skating. One can also take up
thrilling paragliding and the test of stamina with mountain-cycling.
Camping, fishing, golf or a jeep safari are other hits with the
visitors. Also there is mountaineering and rock climbing. No special
training is required for most activities, all one need is a reasonable
level of fitness. Equipment, training and instructors are available.
Major Adventure Sports
Trekking
Trekking in Himachal Pradesh can be very exciting, with a new
experience, which leads from one Mountain to another, with varying
altitude, appearance and formation, from a pine covered slopes to cold
deserts. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC)
provide guidance, camps, equipments and best hospitality services to
trekkers.
Skiing
Skiing is another hot favorite among the adventure freaks. Manali,
Narkanda, Kufri and Shimla are most ideal places for Skiing in Himachal
Pradesh. Kufri, in particular, is better known as a skiing resort.
Skiing equipments and coaching can be easily made available by HPTDC and
other private agents.
Golf
Himachal Pradesh has a nine hole 68 par golf course, at Naldehra. The
golf course is considered to be one of the most challenging courses in
India. The golf ground is very scenic as it surrounded by vast snow
covered mountain peaks.
River Rafting
The free flowing rivers in Himachal Pradesh, provide with full scope of
water activities. River Rafting is one such activity which is enjoyed
here. The main rivers here for rafting are Chandrabhaga in Lahaul, the
Sutlej near Shimla , the Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu. The
speed of water in them can give a tough time to any professional rafter.
Para Gliding
Flying in sky, like a bird, has been an old desire of humans.
Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh provides with full oppurtunity of flying
like a bird. The open and clean sky in Himachal can lure any one to try
out gliding. Billing, Kangra, Bilaspur and Kullu are the best
destination for trying a hand at para gliding. HPTDC sponsors training
programmes and events at various times of the year, in different places.
Mountain Cycling
Take the test of your stamina and dare the rocky terrains, snow clad
mountains, forest covers of Himachal Pradesh on your mountain bike.
Mountain biking has developed very fastly as a major adventure sport in
Himachal Pradesh. A mountain biking expedition can be coupled with
camping and can be carried on for several weeks over diverse terrains.
The major biking areas are Kangra,
Una,
Hamirpur and Bilaspur, which offer gentle routes. While
Lahaul - Spiti and Kinnaur
can stretch your mind, muscle and stamina.
Camping
Camping is the best way to watch the natural splendour of Himachal
Pradesh. Camping involves staying in camps for weeks long, on mountains,
lake shores and in forests. Camping is for those who love adventure, but
prefer gentle ways of exploring nature and its hide outs. HPTDC conducts
camping tours and provides complete guidance to the campers.
Jeep Safari
Jeep safari is the best way to explore the terrains of Himalaya. One
can take sturdy jeeps, or cars and move on to explore the Himalayas. A
jeep safari is more convinient way to explore Himachal Pradesh. All one
require is a guide map and several basic stuffs.
