Himalayas Adventure Activities

Himalayan mountain range is full of options for adventurous activities and is thronged by a large number of adventure freaks every year from across the globe, to quench their thirst of exploring the unexplored terrains. Himalayas offer its visitors with various options like green pastures and valleys of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim, rocky and rough terrains of the areas like Leh-Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh and the snowcapped peaks. Its evergreen jungles inhabit some of the rare species of flora, fauna and avi-fauna, which are at the verge of extinction.

The climate in Himalayas is very cold in winters from December to March and in summers it is pleasant. The best season to visit Himalayas is from April to November, except in the monsoon season, in July and August months.

Mountaineering in Himalayas
Himalayan mountain range has some of the highest mountain peaks of the world like Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, K2, Annapurna and Nanda Devi. Mountaineers from all over the globe visit Himalayas with their life dream of climbing these mountain peaks at least once in a life time. Mountaineering Institutes in Darjeeling, Manali and Uttarkashi conduct several courses for beginners as well as amateur mountaineers. Some of the best destinations for mountaineering in Indian Himalayas are Ladakh, Manali, Garhwal, Kumaon, Sikkim and Darjeeling.

White Water Rafting in Himalayas
White Water Rafting in the snow fed rivers of Himalayas has its own charm and thrill. Himalayas is an abode of a number of untamed rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Satluj, Indus, Chenab, Beas and Teesta. Some of the best destinations for enjoying the thrill of water rafting in Himalayas are Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, Kullu and Rampur in Himachal Pradesh, Zhanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, Darjeeling in West Bengal.

Skiing in Himalayas
Himalayan states in India like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have been blessed with picturesque snowcapped mountains, which are most suitable for Skiing slopes. Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, Manali, Kufri and Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh and Auli, Munsayari, Dayara Bugyal in Uttarakhand are some of the best destinations for Skiing in Himalayas.

Hang Gliding in Himalayas
Hang Gliding is one of the adventurous sports which tests your courage to the best and is not everyones cup of tea. It gives you the experience of flying like a bird in the sky and have a bird's eye view of the earth where you stay looking up to the sky. Bir Billing in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh is the best place for Hang Gliding in India and every year competitions are held here, which attract a large number of participants from around the world. Other than this, there is GMVN Aerosports Center locate in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, which conducts several such events.

Motor Rally in Himalayas
Wheeling through the rough terrains and beautiful valleys of Himalayas, with a view of its lofty mountain peaks, is an adventure in itself. Though there are ample opportunities for motor rallies in Himalayan mountain regions, but the official Himalayan motor car and bike rally titled 'Raid-de-Himalaya' is conducted every year covering various difficult regions of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, in the months of October-November and attracts participants from various countries.

Apart from the above mentioned adventurous activities, there are ample opportunities for adventure freaks in Himalayas like Rock Climbing, Ballooning, Trekking, Camping and Jeep Safari.

Explore Himalayan Region
Know about the Indian Himalayas, various tourist attraction, adventure sports activities, culture and picituresque hill stations like Srinagar, Shimla, Manali, Deharadun, Darjeeling, Gangtok etc.