Adventure
River Rafting
Himachal is an excellent destination for many adventure sports. River rafting is an extreme adventure sport where colorful inflatable rafts are used to cross the turbulent river waters. It’s a thrilling adventure and promises to give you and all your friends memories that will last for a lifetime.
Himachal is a beautiful North Indian state and is home for many scenic places that offer calmness and peace. The untamed rivers here are magical, and you need to feel the rush and enjoy it. Melting ice, snow-fed rivers, and lush green valleys are a fairy tale.
Still Water Sports
During the summer and autumn season, people can enjoy the best of water sports activities in Himachal Pradesh. Snow and rain-fed rivers of Himachal Pradesh are so cold that it can chill the spines of adventurers. In Himachal Pradesh, water sports activities can be enjoyed in Sutlej, Chenab, Beas and Ravi River streams. Here, tourists can enjoy high-end rapids in these gushing rivers and rapid level is from IV to VI. Only chosen ones, who can pass the fitness test, are allowed to face the rapids in Himachal Pradesh.
Ice Skating
The Ice Skating Carnival in Shimla is a time for thrill, excitement and adventure. As the first flakes of snow fall on the hilly slopes and the lush greenery starts to fade away under the thick white blanket, the carnival begins and the city comes alive with a cheerful and vibrant ambiance. The former colonial era summer capital boasts a massive Natural Ice Skating Rink that turns into a bustling hotspot adorned with adventure buffs and thrill seekers.This majestic Ice Skating Rink is managed by the Shimla Ice Skating Club who are also the hosts of the Ice Skating Carnival.
Paragliding
Para-Gliding in Bilaspur : Before the year 1994, there was hardly any para-gliding or hang gliding pilot in Himachal Pradesh, excepting one, Roshan Lal Thakur from Manali, who had acquired some skill in flying from foreign pilots, often visiting Manali as tourist. Mean while R.P. Gautam who had come on retirement from Central Reserve Police Force as Commandant, visualized the vast potential in paragliding from Bandla mountain. To make his dream come true, he got in contact with Shakti Singh Chandel, the then Director Tourism and Civil Aviation, to extend all possible help to promote paragliding not only in Bilaspur, but also in whole in Himachal Pradesh.
Trekking
Trekking is one of the most popular activities in Himachal Pradesh. The state is home to some of the country’s most scenic and challenging trekking trails. From the high-altitude deserts of Spiti to the lush green forests of Kullu and Manali, Himachal Pradesh offers a wide range of trekking options that cater to all levels of fitness and experience.
Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The state’s trekking trails are a great way to explore its stunning landscape and experience its rich culture. So, if you’re looking for a unique adventure that offers something for everyone, then Himachal Pradesh is the perfect destination for you.
Skiing
There is no better way to explore Himachal Pradesh than to slide on the melting snow covering the mountains. When it comes to skiing, the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh are some of the best places to go. The hills of Himachal Pradesh are carpeted in layers of fresh snow; they have some of the best and highest ski slopes in the world. Ski slopes of Himachal Pradesh provide a platform for the adventurers- from beginners to professionals. Manali in Himachal Pradesh plays host too many international skiing activities.
How about, sliding on the snow, like there is no end to exploring? This is what one experience when they go on a ski trail to Himachal Pradesh. Skiing experience in Himachal Pradesh is simply euphoric that it will stick to adventurer’s memory for a lifetime.
Anagling
A mountainous land with fast flowing glacial rivers and streams abounds with many types of fishes, some of them being indigenous breeds and some have been introduced to Himachal from European waters. trout , a cold stream fish introduced by the British, and mahseer , a warm water fish, are amongst the best gaming fishes for anglers.Selecting a spot, dangling a bait and being patient enough for a fish to bite it is where the fun gets started. Letting the fishing line run as the fish attempts to throw out the bait, to bring the catch in after the fish is exhausted is as exciting as it can get.
Heli Skiing
What separates Heli-skiing (helicopter skiing) from other types of skiing is the fact that skiers and snowboarders are flown by helicopter to the top of these remote slopes. Tourists will feel the adrenaline rush when they will fly to heights above 6000 m. Imagine the sheer thrill of skiing at an outrageous speed, controlled by a helicopter and unveiling the colorful vistas of the Himalayas. If tourists have the audacity to bear this challenging sport, then Heli-skiing is just meant for them.Heli Skiing is such an adventure in Himachal Pradesh where tourist can explore great heights and breathtaking glaciers.
Vehicle Safari
For those who love land cruising, the wide road network of Himachal passes through some of the most exotic landscapes of the country. Exploring the countryside by Car and the more difficult trans-himalayan tracts in powerful 4×4 SUVs or in Group Motorbike safaris are a rage.
Roads being the only reliable means for travel in the state, Himachal has invested much in connecting some of the remotest regions in the entire Himalayas. Driving past deep gorges like the Tranada Cliffs in Kinnaur or driving road to Pangi road has you admire the determination and endurance of the workers and engineers who cut past vertical rock formations to lay the road.