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TREKKING IN UTTARAKHAND |
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Himalayas are spread all over the Northern top of India
. Trekking amidst the Himalayas is a really
adventurous. Himalayas encompasses the major part of
Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand (Garhwal & Kumaon ) region
has many snow covered peaks some of them above 6,500
meters, these peaks serve as an excellent destination
for trekkers. This region is yet not fully explored and
has offers real natural beauty of pure wilderness,
Himalayan culture , alpine meadows, rare high altitude
flora & fauna, etc. Trekking in these unexplored
valleys of pure wilderness in Uttaranchal allows you
to get an insight into the lifestyle of the mountain
people, their cuisines, arts, handicrafts and much more
than you can ever imagine.
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RIVER RAFTING IN UTTARAKHAND |
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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, Snorkeling, 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.
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GLACIERS OF UTTARAKHAND
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Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a hill
state of northern India. Uttarakhand, nestled in
Himalayas, has a topography that offers wide range
of landforms from hills and peaks to cliffs and
ridges. The topography of this beautiful hill state
boasts of rich forests, rivers, mountain peaks and
glaciers. One of the most important features of
Uttarakhand's topography is its glaciers. A glacier
is a large and slow moving mass of ice. It is formed
due compacting of layers of snow. The glacial
movement is directed by gravity and high pressure.
It is noteworthy that the glacial ice is the largest
source of fresh water on Earth. The glaciers of
Uttarakhand source some of the most important river
systems of India. While the river Ganga has its
origin in the melt waters of Gangotri glacier.
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SKIING IN UTTARAKHAND |
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Uttarakhand is packed with adventure, excitement and
thrills. Uttarakhand still has a number of unexplored
valleys, sky touching peaks, noisy rivers, snow
covered mountains, abundant of flora & fauna. The
region also provides immense opportunities for
adventure sports like skiing and the enthralling water
sports which make Uttarakhand an ideal destination for
adventure seekers.
The slopes of Garhwal and Kumaon are covered with
seasonal snow and are an ideal destination for skiing
in Indian Winters. Cross-country runs of 10-20 km are
available for the avid Skiier, with fresh powder snow.
Because of their height and area covered Uttarakhand
like other sectors of the Himalayas, is in position to
offer the thrills of adventurous skiing round the
year.
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CAMPING IN UTTARAKHAND
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Uttarakhand with its idyllic mountain resort offers
exquisite camping facilities for a visitor. Thick with rare
and exquisite flora and fauna, Uttarakhand is also a camping
paradise. Among the pine, fir, birch and rhododendron trees,
one finds ample scope of escapade, especially from the
humdrum of daily life. Since tropical heat sometimes becomes
intolerable, people gather in Uttarakhand for a Summer
Camping, where songs and dances echo their ecstasy. The
mountains in the background and the pines seem to sway with
these cheerful people, and a scene beyond expression is
created.
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PARAGLIDING IN UTTARAKHAND |
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Paragliding is the most simple
form to fly and all you require is a para glider. A
paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable
wing, which is easy to transport, launch, and land. It is
constructed of rip-stop nylon or high stress polyester
fabric. The pilot is clipped into a harness and is in a
comfortable sitting position. The harness and the Paraglider
attached by sturdy kevlar lines. The Para gliders can fly in
the air for hours with the help of the glider and climb to
altitudes, more than 10,000 feet high or opt for
cross-country flying adventure covering vast distances.
Pithoragarh : One of the most striking regions in the hills
of Uttaranchal is Pithoragarh, Kumaon’s easternmost
district. .
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ROCK CLIMBING IN UTTARAKHAND |
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Rock
Climbing tours are organized by Uttrakhand Holidays in
Nainital & Pithoragarh. For the real rock climbing
enthusiast Nainital & Pithoragrh proves the ultimate
challenging destination for this adventure sport. This
Himalayan region of Nainital & Pithoragah not only
provides excellent rock-climbing venue but also has
mighty mountains, shimmering lakes, scenic beauty and
the gushing rivers for sight seeing. The Himalayan town
of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is also a preferred
destination for rock climbing in Rishikesh India. Every
year, thousands and hundreds of travellers arrive here
to enjoy the adventure of rock climbing. Rock climbing
in Rishikesh is enjoyed by both the young and the young
at heart. .
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