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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.
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TREKKING
Trekking involves walking uphill and sometimes
steeply downhill, 6-7 hours daily with 10kgs on your back.
The period of the trek can vary from 1 day to 30 days,
depending on the masochistic tendencies of the people
involved.
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SKIING
The hills of Uttaranchal are packed with
adventure, excitement and thrills. Uttaranchal with
unexplored valleys, sky kissing peaks, cascading rivers,
snow covered mountains, abundant of flora & fauna and vast
regions of lush greenness is a delightful place for all
types of tourists. The region also provides immense
opportunities for adventure sports like skiing and the
enthralling water sports which make Uttaranchal an ideal
destination for adventure seekers.
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WATER SPORTS
Uttaranchal is a paradise for adventure sports.
Activities like river rafting, canoeing, kayaking etc are
fast becoming increasingly popular. One can opt for
Canoeing, Kayaking or Rafting, depending on the nature of
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WHITE WATER RAFTING
If you are a normal healthy person and without
any fear of water, then rafting can be your sport. A river
journey is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience
the rural areas and natural environments of any country.
White water rafting in Uttaranchal has become the
modern-day centerpiece of complete vacations that can
include a world of activities. The key ingredient, of
course, is still the tremendous whitewater that courses
through the state's spectacular mountain scenery.
Uttaranchal offers one of the broadest array of river
experiences available anywhere in the world, from mild to
wild with everything in between. The river Ganges cuts
against the rocky banks, crash into rocks, crevices and
breaking into white water rapids, foaming, swirling, and
falling in a thunderous din.
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