Activities of hill station

About Trekking

In almost every part of India, there is a variety of trekking adventure options awaiting the trekker, some soft, others not so. In this vast wonderland, trekking itineraries from one to four weeks or more provide endless opportunities for discovery for the trekker. Among the high altitude regions of Indian Himalayas, reality becomes a dream.

Trekking in India is an unforgettable experience as it not only let you to experience the unexplored trails made by nature, but also bring the visitor directly in touch with the country and its people and helps you to appreciate the mountain environment.

Trekking Places in India:

* Ladakh-Zanskar Via Lahaul
* Manali to Beas Kund
* Garhwal Trekking
* Himachal-Manikaran To Spiti
* Dodi Tal
* Khatling Saharatal Trek
* Gangotri Nandvan Trek
* Kinner-Kailash Parikrama
* Manimahesh Chui Yatra
* Jagatsukh To Base of Deo Tibba
* Adi Kailash Trek
* Hemkund Trek

Trekking In Indian Himalayas

Himalayas are known as the one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world and is counted among the best trekking regions in the world. The Indian Himalayan range is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and impressive mountain ranges in the world. Within a space of few days the trekking expedition in India you may trek through the numerous Hindu settlements, ancient temples, isolated Buddhist monasteries, camp beside small village establishments that support traditional Islamic culture.

Trekking In Ladakh

To this day the isolated mountain expanses in the Ladakh region generate the mystery of the Central Asian Silk Route. Ladakh is considered to be the most rugged region of the entire Himalayan range. Often referred as the Trans Himalayan Zone because its position between the Great Himalayan Range and the vast Tibetan plateau. One of the major reason why this barren land is a favourite of trekkers and extreme sports lovers.

Trekking in Darjeeling

The hilly destinations of Darjeeling is blessed with well-defined forest trails along the Nepalese border that afford views of Kanchenjunga and glimpses of Everest, Lhotsa and Makalu. Just like the geographical location the climate of Darjeeling is also pretty similar to that of Nepal.

Trekking in Sikkim

To adventure lovers, trekking in Sikkim is an experience of many extents. For those who are looking for excitement plus adventure nothing can match the view of the Himalayan Mountains, which seem to touch the sky. As the adventurer passes his way through a mountain trek, he establishes an easy relationship with nature. Trekkers in Sikkim will be spell bounded by the profusion of plants and flowers.

Water Sports in India

India has got pretty good options as far as water sports is concerned. And if you do not fear water, then you have got real exciting watery packages, which include White Water Rafting, Water Skiing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Angling and Fishing.

About the options that you can have for water sports in India, well, just keep on counting! There are the island destination of Andaman & Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshwadeep in the Arabian Sea. Then the best mainland choice for water adventures is Goa, where amateurs can also get professional help to get the watery taste. The thrill seekers can try out the Ganges and its tributaries in the north for river rafting.

White Water Rafting
The magic behind River Rafting also referred, as White Water Rafting, is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers. The rivers in the upper Himalayas are among the best in the world for river sports, with many staircase rapids that challenge the body and spirit of the river runner.

Ganges River has always remains a mystery for explorers and full of surprises for the rafters. Ganga near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal is a popular spot for white water rafting. The whitewater river rafting stretch of the Ganges is from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 major rapids over 36-kms long, most of which are easily negotiable and some require our expertise.
Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
If you want to dive into the water to check out the exquisite marine life hidden inside the mysterious horizons of the sea then the coastal regions of India are the best places for divers and snorkellers. Surrounded by a long stretch of coastal belt on the three sides, a water sport fan can get immense opportunities in India to enjoy the sun, sand, sea and surf.
Canoeing & Kayaking
The golden sand beaches along the Indian coastline and the lakes situated in the North and the Northeastern Indian states offer some excellent facilities for water sports for adventure seekers. Kayaking is just like backpacking on an off beaten path, except that this time your adventure is on the sea. This spot provide the best opportunity for sports lovers to come close to nature.
Water Skiing
Skiing on water does sound a different. A little new to the adventure sports arena of India, water skiing is a lot more thrilling from snow skiing. The first major factor is that there's no snow or mountainous slopes instead one glides on water. Secondly, you need to be good swimmer because you never know when you have to let go off the tow-rope attached to the boat.
Fishing & Angling
Since time immemorial fishing has been one of the most beloved past time water sport of the people in India. Whether one loves to eat fishes or just for the pleasure and fun purpose, fishing is the best leisure activity one can come across. The Indian coastal areas provide high adventure for trawler fishing while the wide rivers in the hinterland sport an ample variety of fish.

Another kind of fishing related activity is Angling that has important methods of conservation. A good, healthy stock of fish is not the only product of the conservation efforts of anglers, waterside plants, insects, birds, mammals and reptiles also get benefit of Eco friendly sport.
Sailing, Yatching & Surfing
Surfing is one of the best sports when it comes to making a splash in water and the craze of this water sport is fastly catching up as a favourite beach water sport in India. The water sport of sailing is like an idyllic cruise where you can play with the winds, crossing seas and get to know nature in a better way. The pleasure of yachting in India will tempt any yachter to repeat his Yachting experience again, to explore yet another stretch of coast and to relive the luxurious pace of life on the sea.

About Skiing

The hills of India have all the ingredients for adventure packed with excitement and thrills and lots of unexplored valleys, towering peaks and snow-capped mountains and glaciers. A splendid combination of flora & fauna and vast tracts of virgin snow awaits you.

Skiing Places in India

* Kufri, H.P
* Narkanda, H.P.
* Manali, H.P.
* Auli, Uttaranchal
* Mundali, Uttaranchal
* Munsiyari, Uttaranchal
* Dayara Bugyal, Uttaranchal

About River Rafting

The magic behind River Rafting also referred, as White Water Rafting is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers. The rivers in the upper Himalayas are among the best in the world for river rafting sports, with many staircase rapids that challenge the body and spirit of the river runner. The river cuts against the rocky banks, crash into rocks, crevices and breaking into white water rapids, foaming, swirling, and falling in a thunderous din. India has a wide range of river rafting regions, which suits both amateurs and professionals.

River Rafting Places in India

* Teesta River, Sikkim
* Beas River, Himachal
* Ganges River, Garhwal, Uttranchal
* Gangotri, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttranchal
* Lake Paradise, Nanital, Uttranchal
* Asan Barrage,Uttranchal
* Kudiyala Rafters Club, Uttranchal
* Satluj River, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
* Ravi, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
* Chandra, Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh
* Bhalukpung, Assam

Snow Sports in India

Whether you are looking for thrilling expeditions and mountaineering and heli-skiing are the sports that interest you more, then head towards the northern part of India, plushed with some of the best extreme sports destinations of the world. Worth checking out are Manali in Himachal, Garhwal region in Uttar Pradesh and Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir. So what are you waiting for! Just pack your sports gear and get going!

Winter sports are not just about snow skiing, there are plenty of activities one can try out. If you are scared of heights and skiing is not exactly your cup of tea! Then how about skating? Or Ice Skating? You just need to smooth up your balancing act on skates and leave the rest to the snow.

Ice Skating is just like skiing except that instead of swooshing down from snow covered slopes you just glide along a wide skating arena wearing ice-skates. Whether you want to have a skating partner or whether you want to do it alone, ice-skating is a sport, which needs a much better balancing act than in ordinary skating.

The best options to try out ice-skating in India is Shimla, where every year a winter sports festival is held and this sport is one of the major attractions of it. If you are an amateur or a bit naïve about skiing, just try the simple rules of agility, stability and steadiness and no one will be able to beat you.