Himachal Pradesh is the paradise for newlyweds and youngsters. This is the land of Gods that have been bestowed with snow-capped mountains, fast flowing streams, and valleys, which has a tendency to sink on the ground. Tourists flock in the state each year to enjoy the diversity of adventure sports in Himachal Pradesh.
Let’s have look on top adventure sports in Himachal Pradesh & what time they can be planned, who should plan & area where these activities happen.
- Trekking : There are 270 trails for trekking in Himachal for adventure enthusiasts to experience the most amazing time of their life. Popular trekking routes are as below.
Ideal for : Youth, friends, and family
Best time : June to September
Location : Bar to Bhangal, Pin Parvati, Kinnaur to Kailash, Spiti to Garwal, Bharmour to Padum
- Rafting : Rivers born in Himalayan Glacial makes a rapid decent before entering the plains & on the course they have cut out graded stretches that have attracted white water rafters from India & abroad.
Ideal for : Youth, friends
Best Time : April to June
Location : Satluj river, Chenab, River Beas, Ravi
- Camping : It is a great way to feel and experience the charm of the beauty that the land has to offer. The individuals can experience a wide range of camping activities such as water activities, aqua zorbing, and various physical activities.
Ideal for : Youth, friends, kids, and family
Best Time : April to June
Location : Lahaul, Kinnaur, Spiti, Dalhousie, Manali, and Kulu
Stay Opt : Tent, base camp
- Fishing (Angling) : Angling, better known as fishing is one of the most popular activity in Himachal Pradesh. The wide abundance of fresh river water makes the sport an ideal activity to perform. There are varied fishing farms that are constructed over rivers performing angling. The fish which you can easily get here are mahaseer and trout fish.
Ideal for : Youth, friends, and family
Best Time : April to October, mid December to February
Location : Rohru, Saandhsu, Mandil, Tikri, Seema, Largi, Kuru Village, Chamba Oattan, Sari Marog, Dehra and Pong Dam Reservoir Oattan, Sari Marog, Dehra and Pong Dam Reservoir
- Skiing : Skiing, the thrill of racing down a slope with icy winds rushing at you is an adventure sports which one will return winter after winter, asking for more. Himachal is one of the few places in the country where this exciting sports is played.
Ideal for : Youth, friends, and family
Best Time : Mid December to February
Location : Pir Panjal, Shivalik
- Ice Skating : Ice skating is a sport similar to skiing, the only difference being that in skating instead of swooshing down snow-covered slopes, you glide along a wide skating arena wearing ice-skates. You can skate with a partner or do it alone. But ice-skating is a sport that requires much better balancing prowess than required in ordinary skating.
Ideal for : Youth, friends
Best time : December to February
Location : Shimla, Kalpa
- Paragliding : Paragliding is perhaps the closest you can get to sailing the skies as a free bird, almost at will, dipping & wheeling high over the hills & valleys. The recreational activity is dangerous but if done under strict supervision, it’s thrilling & adventurous.
Ideal for : Youth, friends, and family
Best Time : Mid December to February
Location : Bijli Mahadeo, Bir or Billing, Solang, Manali, Pabbar Valley
- Mountain Biking : Mountain Biking is one of the relatively new adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh. It includes cycling on unmetalled, rugged trails of the state or sometimes even cross country.This adventure sport amalgamates the excitement and is slowly gaining popularity among thrill seekers. The uneven and challenging terrain mixed with the breathtaking beauty it offers is simply awe-inspiring.
Ideal for : Youth, friends
Best time : All year long
Location : Leh-Manali highway, Kaza-Losar, Manali-Damp Hug, Shimla-Rampur, Tabo-Kaza
