Adventure In India
Skiing
in India
Skiing
is one the adventure sport that has gained immense
popularity around the world.The awesome height and spread of the
snow clad mountains, with the added advantage of powdered snow
are tempting enough to magnetize the adventurous spirits of the
avid skier, providing all the thrill and excitement attached to
the game. Realizing the immense prospect for tourism,
India has developed some of the most modern and also
the resonable ski resorts in the whole world.
India
has vast open spaces above the snowline have flung open to the
skiing enthusiasts. A plethora of ski
locales in Jammu and Kashmir, the hills
of Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh
and the North eastern states of India have become
the favourite skiing hideouts of adventure
Seeking people.
In
India Garhwal and Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal, offer a many ski
locales. Due
to their good height and spread, Garhwal and Kumaon, like other
areas in the Himalayas, offer the thrills of exploratory long
distance skiing, round the year. Winter skiing
in Garhwal is, now, professionally conducted at the Auli
slopes.
The
usual season is late December to early March, depending on the
snow conditions.
Skiing
at Auli
Auli, 16 kms from Joshimath, is an ideal winter
resort. The divine slopes of Auli, coupled
with state-of-the-art facilities have made it comparable with
the best in the world.
Skiing at Pithoragarh
in the Kumaon hills
The eastern most hill district of Uttaranchal, bordering
Nepal in the east and Tibet in the north, Pithoragarh, is often
called 'Miniature Kashmir'.
Nestling amongst the spectacular
Kumaon Himalayas, at a height of 5412 ft., in a small valley,
barely 5 km long and 2 km wide, Pithoragarh was an important centre,
of the Chand kings of Kumaon.
Apart
from the excellent skiing slopes, Pithoragarh
and its environs, are known for their profuse natural beauty,
and fine temples.
Other
skiing locales:
In Garhwal
Dayara Bugyal & Kush Kalyan in district Uttarkashi.
Panwali & Matya in district Tehri Garhwal
Mundali in district Dehradun
Bedni Budyal in Chamoli
In
Kumaon
Khalia Top in Munsiyari in Pithoragarh
Chiplakot Valley in Pithoragarh
Skiing In Gulmarg(Jammu & Kashmir)
Gulmarg
is having the best Ski resort in the country.
The place maintains the standards naturally friendly service for
which Kashmir is famed. It has been identified European Skiing
resort in the past. It holds a position as one of the highest
lift served Ski resorts in the world.
| Hang
gliding
If
you've ever had the desire to fly like a bird then Hang
Gliding is one of the most
exciting and affordable solution for most Traveller
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Heli
Skiing
A
thrill-a-minute adventure sport where split-second decisions
can literally make or mar, heli-skiing is probably the most
exciting sport to be introduced in the sub-continent.
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| Mountaineering
In India
If
you're fired by the spirit of adventure, let the sparks
in your heart fly...... in India, a land blessed with lofty
snow-clad peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged
rock faces, verdant valleys, meandering rivers, cascading
waterfalls, dense forests, and hospitable people, blessed
with a rich culture - a land perfect for mountaineering,
trekking, and rock climbing.
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India Polo
One
of the legacies left behind by the British -much like cricket
and hockey - is Polo.Much like these two games. Polo owes
its origin to the British, even though it was first played
in India.
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India
Rock Climbing
Delhi
itself is the centre for a lot of rock climbing activity,
especially around Tughlaqabad, about one kilometre from
the Qutab Minar.
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Jeep
Safari In India
Like
Camel and Horse safaris, another popular form is the Jeep
Safari. The Jeep Safari not only refreshes and revitalises
but one feels close to nature while driving through the
quiet and beautiful countryside.
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| Motorbike
Safari In India
Motorbike
safari in india is another exciting adventure to experience.
You can hire a motorbike from any Tour Operators & Travel
Agents & explore the various faces of India.
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River
Rafting In India
The
challenge of the daunting, turbulent rivers is no less,
than that of the rugged mountains. The icy heights of the
Himalayas, are the source of some of India's mighty rivers.
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Camel
Safari In India
Deserts
have since long exerted an irresistible charm on the psyche
of the humans, the landscape inspiring different emotions
in different people.
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Trekking
In India
For
those fascinated by the unexplored, the mountain ranges
of India offer breathtaking, enthralling trekking routes.
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