Exciting Adventure with Uttaranchal

Chilly winds, gushing waters, high altitude peaks covered with snow

The interesting topographical variety of Uttarakhand makes it a favored place for tourism; the snow covered mountains, hills, valleys, rivers and lakes all this natural beauty allures one for tourism in Uttaranchal. Apart from the leisure travel to the state, Uttarakhand is also famous for the adventure sports owing to the geographical features of the state.

If you are an ardent lover of adventure then Uttaranchal is the right place for you. Skiing, trekking, mountain climbing, rafting are some of the popular adventure activities here. The jungle safari at the sanctuaries and national parks are also included in the Uttaranchal adventure tourism.

Trekking- The snow covered peaks of Uttaranchal is the best for trekking and mountaineering. The Garhwal and the Kumaon hills are a trekker's paradise. There are plentiful of treks and trails that you can undertake to explore the landscape and the roads. Go Binsar, Deorital trek, Dodital Hanumanchatti, Hanging valley of gods, Kalindi Pass and many more.

Skiing- The slopes of the mountains of Uttaranchal are ideal for Skiing. If you love the chilly air on your face then you must not miss Auli. It has the Asia's longest cable car; it also has a chair lift and a ski lift. You can also view the Apple orchards and Cedar and Deodar trees. Famous skiing places in Uttaranchal are Dayara Bugyal, Mundali, Kush Kalyan, Munsyari and so on.

White Water Rafting- Ganga is one of the major rivers for rafting in Uttarakhand. The curves and bends of the rivers of Garhwal and Kumaon make rafting a thrilling experience. Rishikesh is the centre for rafting here. The rafting trek that stretches from Kaudiyala to Muni ki Reti via Marine Drive, Shivpuri and Bhrampuri is challenging and you may hit some of the Grade IV rapids.

Jeep Safari- It is one of the best options to travel the hills here. It is the safest and a comfortable option of traveling in the hills; it is also an excellent way to explore the wildlife parks. The Jeep safari at Corbett national park is the most famous. The safari also covers the premier4 destinations of Nainital, Pangot, Binsar, Munsyari and Kasauni.

Before you head off to your adventure journey to Uttaranchal destinations, there are some key points to be kept in mind as safety measures. While trekking or climbing you must carry the necessary equipment’s, wear and carry proper clothes, take practice lessons and heed to the instructor and also take into consideration the climate and natural factors. Have fun play safe!

Tourism in Uttaranchal is famous for its natural beauty, pilgrimage as well as adventure sports. Enjoy the thrilling and daring adventure sports with Uttaranchal adventure tourism.

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