Hill Stations Adventure Destinations India

Information about Hill Stations Adventure Destinations India. Know about Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Bir-Billing (Kangra), Himachal Pradesh, Darjeeling, West Bengal, Auli, Uttarakhand, Gangtok, Sikkim and Kufri, Narkanda, Kullu and Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, Zhanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, Rishikesh and Munsyari in Uttarakhand and Ooty and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.
Hill Stations Adventure Destinations India
India is a country which has been blessed with a never ending list of hill stations. All these hill stations are thronged throughout the year by a large number of visitors from various parts of India and other countries. These hill stations provide respite from the maddening crowd of the cities and the hectic life of metros. With picturesque landscapes, lush green valleys, snow covered mountains, hill stations of India also attract adventure freaks from all over the world.

Hill Stations of India Famous for Adventure Activities

Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir

Gulmarg is one of the beautiful hill stations located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It has registered its name on the world map in the field of winter sports adventure destination. It is famous for skiing slopes and other adventure activities which can be enjoyed here include heli-skiing, snow boarding, Sledging etc.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Manali is world famous as winter sports and honeymoon destinations of India. Located in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh in North India, Manali attract visitors from far away places interested in skiing, heli-skiing, mountaineering and trekking.

Bir-Billing (Kangra), Himachal Pradesh

Bir Billing is located in the district Kangra of Himachal Pradesh. Bir Billing is famous as one of the beautiful hill stations where one can try his hands on para gliding. Every year para gliding competitions are held at Bir Billing, which attract a large number of adventure freaks from all over the world.

Darjeeling, West Bengal

Darjeeling is a world famous hill station, specially known for its beautiful tea gardens and the heritage toy train. Apart from this there are a number of Buddhist monasteries and other attractions like Himalayan Institute of Mountaineering, Darjeeling Zoo, Ganga Maya Park etc. Every year a large number of adventure lovers throng Darjeeling for mountaineering and trekking.

Auli, Uttarakhand

Auli is situated at an altitude of 3,049 meters above sea level in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. It is also known by the name of Bugyal and is famous as Skiing destination in Himalayas. Auli is also a famous hill station among honeymoon couples and generates large revenue every year from tourism industry. Tour to Auli in itself is an adventure as its roads are really dangerous.

Gangtok, Sikkim

Gangtok is an another mesmerising hill station located in the North Eastern state of Sikkim. It is a must visit hill stations while on a tour to North East India. There are a number of attractions like Buddhist monasteries, gushing waterfalls, springs, temples etc. It is also famous as adventure destination as one can indulge here in trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting in Teesta river.

Other than these hill stations famous for adventure activities, there are some other destinations like Kufri, Narkanda, Kullu and Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, Zhanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, Rishikesh and Munsyari in Uttarakhand and Ooty and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.
Know about the various hill stations and adventure desitnations of India.
Information about the mesmerising hill stations of India like Shimla, Manali, Gulmarg, Darjeeling etc and the various adventure sports and other attractions to enjoy during hill station tour in India.

By Sanjeev Verma
Published: 8/27/2009
 
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