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For absolute geographical diversity, few
places in the world can match the richly endowed Himachal
Pradesh. Low rolling hills, just a couple of hundred
meters above sea level, rising high to touch the core of
the Himalaya mountains. Himachal is the place where lie
peaks that are several thousand meters high and never lose
their eternal snows.
Rivers cascading in deep gorges and tranquil mountains
lakes, fat forest and endless spree, mountains draped in
snow, and green alpine meadows, all form a part of this
immense expanse. And all this makes Himachal Pradesh one
of the most ideal place for immense range of adventure
sports activity. There is trekking, skiing, heliskiing,
river rafting and ice-skating. There is the thrill of
paragliding and the test of stamina with mountain-cycling.
You can go camping and fishing and play golf or take a
safari by car, jeep or on motorcycle. Then there is
mountaineering and rock climbing. All you have to do is
make up your mind and select your own activity.
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Treks in Himachal Pradesh
Lying amidst scenic surroundings the untouched village of
Shoja is situated in the Kullu district of Himachal
Pradesh. Set at an altitude of 9000 ft, the camp is
encompassed by towering alpine trees. The meadows are
covered with vibrantly coloured wild flowers which bloom
almost all through the year. The habitat is superbly rich
in Himalayan species of birds, and other forms flora and
fauna.
Shoja is an ideal destination for trekkers. Treks to
Jalori pass, Sereolsar Alpine Lake, Lambiri, Bachleo Pass
and the Great Himalayan National Park originate from here.
All through out the region there are numerous forts and
temples, which adds to the delight of a thrill seeker. The
lifestyle of the locales and the colourful festivals of
the hill folk provide an immense cultural insight to the
traveler.
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Though India is not the foremost choice
for the skiers world wide, very few know that it has an
immense scope for this thrilling sport. Himachal Pradesh
lies among the Himalayan ranges of Dhauladhar, Great
Himalaya, Shiwalik and Pir Panjal; of the western Himalaya
where most of its higher reaches remain under snow for
most time of the year. Thus one can engage in skiing at
any time to any height. There are very good slopes in
Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur and Shimla areas, which
have been surveyed by the government for developing them
in a large scale. Skiing in Himachal is a very old
recreational activity, introduced by British Army officers
in 1930 when they explored the Kufri slopes about 12 km
from Shimla on the Hindustan Tibet road. Kufri slopes are
developed excellently and a regular winter sports club was
founded, which attracts several ski enthusiasts during
winter. The club has some ski equipments for hiring and
providing basic instructions to the tourists.
When to Ski All across the Himalayas, January to March is
the skiing season, when the resorts are at their snowy
best. By late December, most slopes are already well
covered, but places really start attracting tourists once
the new year starts.
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Camping is one activity which can be
experienced by all age group people. camping does not
require too much physical labour. All you need to do is
put a tent and spend some moment roaming around. This
sport is ideal for children as well as adult.
Himachal Pradesh offers many places and very serene
camping places. High altitude camping is preferred at Laka
Glacier (Dhauladhar Range -it is near Triund-Macleod Ganj
area ). Glacier of Ladakh-Manali is easy and safe and is
easily approachable from Beas Kund area. Camping in
Himachal Pradesh is very relaxing and comfortable as
comparable to camping in other ranges of Himalayas.
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Paragliding is fast becoming one of the
most accepted adventurous sport in India. Till now there
are very location which organise this sport. Himachal
Pradesh in north India is one most prime destination for
Paragliding. Since last many years, people from all over
the world flocks to Himachal Pradesh to experience this
exhilarating sport.
In Paragliding you run down a hill with the big parachute
and you are lifted up from the ground. Paragliding make
you fly like a bird in the sky.
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