Category: Adventure

Cycling off road on rough terrain is a heady sport FOR CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS who like the rough and the tough but the beautiful as well, Uttarakhand is just the place. Both, the Garhwal and Kumaon regions offer good trails for mountain bikers. If you want to stick to something simple, hire a sturdy mountain bike… Continue reading Mountain Biking

Take wings and soar amidst the tall mountains IF YOU DREAM of flying like a bird,  then you must try out parasailing and paragliding in Uttarakhand.  The state attracts enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Popular paragliding locations include Naukutchiatal in Nainital district,  Pithoragarh,  Rishikesh,  Mussoorie,  Pratap Nagar,  Dayara Bugyal,  Dhanaulti Ridge and Bedni… Continue reading Parasailing and Paragliding

Hit the slopes at one of the world’ s highest ski resorts (skiing in Auli) LOCATED ABOUT 16 KM from Joshimath, Auli is one of the highest winter sports resorts. Skiing in Auli is a wonderful adventurous activity in the world. Its 3 km slope, ranging from a height of 2,519 to 3,049m, with a… Continue reading Skiing in Auli

THE MAHASEER IS a shy,  slippery fish.  It means”big mouth and it is no small fry.  Say the magic words”Golden Mahaseer’  to an avid angler,  and watch his eyes light up.  This elusive fish that provides one of the toughest challenges in angling,  are found in plenty in the waters that flow through the Corbett… Continue reading Angling

Ride the rapids on the Ganga, Kali and Tons rivers RAFTING IS The most popular adventure sport in Uttarakhand. Fast-moving rivers offer a thrilling experience for white water rafters These rivers gush down through deep forests, rocky terrains, mountains, sometimes even snowy slopes. Stretches along Alaknanda, Dhau liganga and Kali rivers have several challenging rapids.… Continue reading Rafting

UTTARAKHAND IS A trekkers’ paradise.Doesn’t matter whether you are the high energy, tough outdoors type or the simple walking variety. There is a beautiful route waiting for all of you. Just put on your hiking boots, take a deep breath, and get set to go.Most trails in the hilly terrain are without litter and crowds.… Continue reading Trekking

An amazing experience that you will cherish forever A’ BUGYAL’, IN local parlance, is a high-altitude meadow.  The Himalayan regions are blessed with some beautiful alpine grasslands. Trekking up to these bugyals, and camping among the flowers, under the stars, is an experience a lifetime. The Bedni Bugyal is one of the finest meadows here, and also… Continue reading Camping in Bugyals

Uttarakhand offer the most challenging hikes for seasoned trekkers & the most scenic trails for beginners Uttarakhand is a trekkers’ paradise. Doesn’t matter whether you are the high energy, tough outdoors type or the simple walking variety. There is a beautiful route waiting for all of you. Just put on your hiking boots, take a… Continue reading Adventure in Uttarakhand