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.
