Mountaineering in India

¤ Mountaineering as a sport has a history as old as the history of the evolution of human race itself. Mountaineering started when the need was felt for people who could climb difficult heights and terrains to meet people across the border, to trade, or to conquer new territories. In the course of time, man developed new modes of transportation and communication and venturing out on these difficult routes were not needed. Nevertheless, what remained was his nature to take risks and getting pleasure in conquering something totally unknown and unexplored. This inner urge to take up challenges has led man to do things that are quite daring.

¤ In India, mountaineering as a sport came with the Europeans in the 18th century. That was a time when entire Europe was experiencing a new phase. New regions were being explored, won, and native peoples were being made to become civilized.

¤ This zeal of adventurism found its ultimate fruition in the Himalayas-lofty, extremely difficult to conquer, and challenging enough to send a man back to his mother's womb. But, being men, these challenges were accepted and there began a tussle between men's ambitions and nature's reluctance. New heights were conquered, new routes were discovered, many lives lost, but the mission was accomplished. Today, almost all the major peaks are conquered and even general people have started taking mountaineering as a serious hobby.

¤ For starters, India offers a wide spectrum of options for mountaineering as well as other related sports. Peaks and trekking routes are classified and maps are available for the interested travelers. Many institutes provide basic and advanced level courses in mountaineering and other related sports. All the equipment is locally available and other support resources can be found here.

¤ Himachal Pradesh, Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttar Pradesh, Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Northeast India, and Sikkim are the most important mountaineering destinations in India. The summits that are quite popular with the mountaineers are Num and Kun and the Zanskar range in Jammu and Kashmir. In Kishtawar, there are numerous peaks with altitudes up to 6,500 m that require technical climbing skills. In Himachal Pradesh, the areas of Lahaul and Spiti as well as the Kullu valley have several challenging peaks. The peaks in India have been classified as 'open', 'virgin', 'border', 'trekking', and 'other peaks'. Each category offers a number of choices.

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The breathtaking beauty of the Himalayan range has enamored tourists from every corner of the world. The clouds kiss your feet at this abode of forests and wildlife. Experience the serenity of the mountains as well as the hustle and bustle of small-town lifestyles.

¤ Day 1 : Delhi Meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 2 : Delhi Full day City Tour (Old & New Delhi ) covering, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Shantivan, Laxmi Narayan Temple, National Museum, India Gate President House, Parliament House, Qutab Minar Humayun's Tomb & Lotus Temple. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 3 : Delhi/Chandigarh Morning : drive to Chandigarh. Afternoon : arrive Chandigarh, check into the Hotel followed with City Tour covering Rock Garden, Rose Garden & Museum. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 4 : Chandigarh/Shimla Morning drive to Shimal enroute visit Pinjore Garden, Parwanoo, Solan. Afternoon arrive Shimla check into the hotel. Evening free at Leisure at the Mall. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 5 : Shimla Morning visit Jhakhu Temple & Proceed for Chail enroute Kufri. Evening back to Shimla. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 6 : Shimla/ Manali Morning drive to Manali. Afternoon arrive Manali check into the hotel. Rest of the day free at Leisure at the Mall. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 7 : Manali Full day excursion tour of Rohtang Pass Valley. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 8 : Manali/Bilaspur Morning visit Hadimba Devi Temple & Proceed for Bilaspur enroute visit Manikaran. Evening drive Bilaspur check into the hotel. Overnight stay.

¤ Day 9 : Bilaspur/Delhi Morning visit Lake & Temple. Afternoon drive to Delhi. Evening arrive Delhi. Evening free at Leisure till transfer to the airport to board flight for next destination.

¤ Itineraries of Himalayan Mountaineering Tours

¤ RR 12 - Gorkhas visiting Darjeeling/ Pemayangtse/ Rhumtek/ Gangtok/ Kalimpong for 6 Nights for the whole year.

¤ RR 13 - Paradise visiting Srinagar/ Moghul Gardens/ Shikara Ride for 3 Nights from February to November.

¤ RR 13 A. - Ladakh visiting Srinagar/ Kargil/ Alchi/ Saspol/ Leh for 6 Nights from July to September.

¤ RR 14 - Dharamshala visiting Delhi/ Amritsar/ Dalhousie/ Dharamsala/ Palampur/ Manali/ Kulu/ Delhi for 9 Nights from March to December.

¤ RR 14 A. - Trans Himalaya visiting Manali/ Keylong/ Saarchu/ Pang/ Leh/ Shey/ Thiksey/ Hemis/ Spituk/ Phyang/ Leh for 7 Nights from July to Octuber.

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