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Welcome to Himachal Pradesh - the land of the eternal snow peaks. Himachal was known since the earliest of times as "Devabhoomi", the abode of the Gods. The splendid heights of the Himalyan ranges, with its great scenic beauty and aura of spiritual calm seem the natural home of the Gods.
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Adventure Sports in Himachal Pradesh

There are ample opportunities for trying your hand at adventure sports in Himachal Pradesh. The range of adventure sports available in Himachal Pradesh include camping, trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering, river-rafting, paragliding, hang gliding, fishing, angling and many more. If you are bored of your routine life and want some excitement and fun, come and experience the thrill of trying out an adventure sport in Himachal Pradesh. As you soar high like a bird while paragliding or feel the adrenalin rush while you toss against untamed waves while river rafting, you will live life in a way that you are going to cherish forever. Our related sections shall give you information regarding major adventure sports of Himachal Pradesh.

Camping

The camping sites that Himachal Pradesh has to offer to camping enthusiasts will enthrall all nature lovers. The scenic beauty of Himachal Pradesh makes camping here, a memorable experience.

Hang Gliding

The sheer thrill of trying out hang gliding is enough to bring adventure lovers to Himachal Pradesh! There are ample provisions for those who want to try their skills in hang gliding.

Hang gliding is available a the following places in Himachal Pradesh.

  • Bir and Billing, Kangra Valley
  • Bundla Dhar, Kullu valley
  • Intkali, Pabbar valley

Mountaineering

Himachal Pradesh offers a wide range of mountain slopes to tourists for climbing. There are gentle and easy slopes, along with some of the most challenging and treacherous peaks with breath taking views.

Paragliding

Himachal Pradesh has many popular sites where one can try paragliding. The breath taking sceneries in the hills and valleys are sure to make your experience a memorable one. Visit these below mentioned sites to experience the sheer thrill of para gliding in Himachal Pradesh.

  • Bijli Mahadeo in Bhunter
  • Bir or Billing in Kangra valley
  • Manali and Solang (Kullu Valley)
  • Pabbar Valley (Arhaul)

River Rafting

River rafting is increasingly becoming a very popular sport in the untamed rivers of Himachal Pradesh. Shooting through the rough river rapids, past tall pine forests, blooming rhododendrons and shiny snow-capped peaks in an inflatable rubber dinghy is quite an adventure.

Rock Climbing

Himachal Pradesh is blessed with both gentle and steep terrain; ideal for an amateur and professional respectively. The most popular rock climbing sites in Himachal Pradesh are located in Manali. Several mountaineering clubs and institutes have launched courses for novices, amateurs and professionals who are interested in rock climbing.


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