If you enjoy physical challenges and you
are an adventure tour freak, Uttaranchal is the place for you. One of the
most popular states of India, Uttaranchal is located in the hilly terrains
of Himalayan Mountains. Tibet, Nepal, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh
borders the state of Uttaranchal. Travel to any part of Uttaranchal and you
will be served with a long menu of adventure activities. The domain of
Himalayan Mountains makes it most apt for all types of adventure activities.
The lofty Himalayas, the rugged terrains, the impenetrable forest covers
and the challenging rivers offer endless opportunities for the adventure
seekers. Explore the Himalayas while you ski on its snow-clad mountain
range, trek in its forests or climb up the hill tops of the majestic
mountain ranges. If that's not enough, raft through the rivers of
Uttaranchal, which has some very difficult challenges in its stores. Or be a
wildlife lover and go for the trips to the wildlife sanctuary and the
national parks of Uttaranchal.
There is an Aero sports club in Dehradun, the capital city of Uttaranchal.
The club is managed by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN). GMVN facilitates
the aero sports in the valley of Dehradun. The equipment's for parasailing
and paragliding activities are made available by GMVN. The club also trains
the beginners. They have certified trainers and instructors who guide the
tourists who come for the aero sports. Skiing is also a favourite sport in
Uttaranchal during the winter time, i.e., December to March. Some of the
skiing sites are Alui, Dayara Bugyal, Mundali and Munsyari. Alui is a hot
destination for the ski lovers, be it a beginner or an experienced skier.
The 3 km stretch has long slopes for skiing. The view of Himalayan range
also makes it a memorable trip.
The excellent ski slopes of Dayara Bugyal are spread over an area of 28 sq.
kms. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here is breathtaking.
Mountaineering can be enjoyed around the Gangotri Glacier and the Nanda Devi
Sanctuary. The peaks of varying heights, between 6500-7000 m, offers quite a
thrilling adventure. Nanda Devi is 7601 m high while Kamet and Abhigaman are
over 7000 m high. For Trekking lovers, Pithoragarh, also called 'Mini
Kashmir', is an ideal place. Some of the exciting treks from here are
'Pithorgarh-Parwati Lake - Chota Kailash-Sinla Pass trek' and the
'Munsyari-Martoli-Milam-Ralam glacier trek'. The Corbett National Park and
the Nanda Devi National Park provide the view of the wildlife in there
natural shelter. The Corbett National Park is home to Tigers, and is India's
first national park, which is most ideal for the people who are very keen in
wildlife adventure tours. The Sport of river rafting is done mainly in the
upper part of the streams of river Ganga, Yamuna, Alaknanda and Bhagirathi.
Taken up during October to May, river rafting in Uttaranchal can be very
tough as the water passes through the narrow passages and deep inclinations.
In all, Uttaranchal offers all sort of adventure to its adventure loving
tourists.
