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Adventure Sports in Himachal

  • Jul 27, 2016
  • 3 min read

Himachal Pradesh offers a wide range of sports activities for adventure lovers. The diverse landscape and difficult terrain is a delight for adrenalin junkies eager to engage in land and water sports. The snow covered peaks are perfect for popular adventure sports in Himachal Pradesh, such as Trekking, Angling and Paragliding. Don't forget to carry snow boots to enjoy skiing and trekking! While the breathtaking landscape makes for a romantic setting, it also presents some thrilling opportunities for heli-skiing, biking, angling or water rafting on the River Beas. No wonder, the adventure sports industry of Himachal Pradesh is thriving. It has also influenced tourism right up to Leh to a great extent. Leh is a popular destination for rock climbing, water rafting, trekking and cycling. Book adventure sports activities in advance and make sure you do it under professional guidance to avoid any mishap during your India travel.

1. Himalayan Motor Sport- Do you love driving? If yes, have you ever tried driving on mountainous terrain? If your answer is yes again, then you must try driving on the Himalayan terrain. Its rugged and inhospitable environment is ideal for testing your vehicle and driving prowess. The Himalayan Motor Sport in Himachal Pradesh is the best way to feel this excitement. Various competitions such as Raid de Himalaya held on this circuit have enhanced its popularity since the past few years. A route for this motor sport begins from Shimla and ends at Manali. Sites you will be driving through are Sarahan, Baspa (Sangla) Valley, Kalpa, Nako, Sumdo, Tabo, Dhankar, Lalung, Gungri, Ki, Kibber, Kunzum Pass and Rohtang Pass. The Himalayan roads are situated at an exhilarating altitude. The highest road is at Kunzum Pass at 4,551 meters above the sea level. You will pass alpine forests, snow covered roads and gushing rivers. Do not drive when it is dark as many places in the mountains have no electricity. There are a number of hotels in towns and villages en-route. You can stop there for the night.

2 Skiing in Manali- Set at an altitude of 2050 meter, Manali is well known destination for winter sports in India. The beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is covered by beautiful deodar forests and huge peaks over 6000 Mtr that offer various adventure activities for their tourist. Manali hill station offers great skiing opportunities for both beginners and professional skiers with a variety of snow layered slopes.Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley is the main skiing centers in Manali. Here you can find snow round the year! Some other nearby places to enjoy skiing in Manali is Kothi, Patalsu, Marhi, Gulaba and Dhundi.

3. Paragliding in Manali- Manali is well-known destination in Himachal to indulge into numerous adventure sports and activities. Out of all the adventure sports and activities, paragliding is one of the most famous adventure sport among tourist of Manali. In Last few year Manali became perfect paragliding destination which promises to awaken the true adventure enthusiast in you. It is the place to be if you wish to soar in the clear blue skies like and bird and explore the breathtaking sights of the mountains. There are some nearby destinations where you can enjoy paragliding like Solang Valley, set at a distance of 14 km from Manali town. The best time to enjoy Paragliding in Manali is months of May to September.

4. River Rafting in Manali- If you wish to awaken the adventure enthusiast in you and are looking for the some gripping water sports, then Manali is the place to be. Manali opens arms to adventure enthusiasts from all across the globe with a variety of adventure sports. River rafting in Manali is the popular adventure sports in Manali. River Beas along with its tributaries promises to offer an exciting river rafting experience in Manali to every adventure enthusiast. The Beas River in Manali also offers other water sports to enjoy like canoeing and kayaking. White water rafting in Manali generally starts from Pirdi or Mohal and goes on till Jhiri.

Best Time to Enjoy River Rafting in Manali :- The best time to visit Manali for river rafting is from the end of April to June and mid-September to mid-October.

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