Blessed by panoramic beauty, bounty of nature and myriad adventure sports; Uttarankhand is one of the most popular destinations for adventure trips and tours. Holiday packages to this region are rising in popularity as higher number of tourists are in the pursuit of excitement, fun and experience that only this part of the country can offer. Adventure activities in Uttarakhand can be broadly divided into three categories: trekking, skiing and rafting. Here is an elaborate list of adventure activities you can do in this state.
1. Trekking
Trekking in Uttarakhand ranges from easy and moderate to the most strenuous and challenging trails. The Binsar Trek begins from Thalisain and ends at Pauri. This trek that runs through thick forests of oaks, pine, deodar and silver fir is the most beautiful in winters. The Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is 18 kms long and takes you through Gangotri to Gaumukh. You can experience bouldering, rock climbing and glacier traversing through the trek and witness breathtaking sights of the majestic Bhagirathi Peaks.
For enjoying the most visually mesmerizing and enchanting sights; you must choose the Valley of Flowers trek. This valley is still believed by the locals as a land of angels and fairies as such is the jaw-dropping beauty of the land here. Beginning at Ghangria, the trek trails through rugged terrains and steep passages. The Kuari Pass trek is undoubtedly one of the best trekking trails in Uttarakhand. Passing through major rivers, valleys and peaks; this trail is categorized difficult. One of the most challenging treks in the Himalayas is the Kalindi Pass trek. This trek is meant for professional trekkers who’ve had a taste of high altitude trekking and mountaineering.
2. Whitewater Rafting
If Uttarakhand is your choice of destination for adventure trips and tours; you aren’t mistaken. The state is the land of majestic mountain rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Alaknanda and many others that run through its rugged slopes creating perfect abodes for whitewater rafting. Uttarakhand is home to Rishikesh, Rudraprayag and Devprayag that are world renowned rafting destinations. Rapids in the rivers of Uttarakhand range from Class I to Class 6 making it an ideal destination for both amateur and professional rafters. There are several rafting holidays that are largely focused in Uttarakhand.
3. Skiing
Uttarakhand is blessed with snow-capped peaks and exotic mountain locales promising more than just brilliant sights. Skiing is a popular sport in this part of the country. Auli, Mundali, Dayara Bugyal and Munsyari are the ideal skiing destinations that entertain thousands of tourists craving for adventure trips and tours between November and March. Every year, many skiing tournaments and training courses are organized in these places. The thrill and fun of drifting in the snow is most times incomparable to the excitement from many other activities.
Uttarakhand promises stunning sights and jaw-dropping adventure activities like paragliding, canoeing and kayaking besides the most common ones mentioned above. There is something for every kind of adventure enthusiast and for those who simply want to take a relaxed break; there is nothing like dreaming amidst the majestic blue mountains with the Himalayas for company.
