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1. Adventure Sports in Himachal Prad

2.  Adventure sports are those which involves high level of
danger. These are usually outdoor sports involving
intense, sometimes life threatening actions creating an
adventurous atmosphere.
 It means a risky undertaking of exercises, which give
pleasure, and which has an uncertain and a memorable
ending.
ADVENTURE SPORTS

5. Capitals Shimla
Dharamshala (Second Capital in Winter)
Districts 12
Goverment
Governor Acharya Dev Vrat
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur (BJP)
Area
Total 55673 km2
Rank 18th
Population
Total 6864602
Rank 21th
Language Hindi

6.  Himachal Pradesh has a great tourist value. It is a state
of Indian hill area.
 The northern part of India is covered from East to West
by the great Himalayans.
 Himachal Pradesh is placed in the western Himalayas
and it covers a region of 55,673 square kilometres with
altitude variety from about 350 meters to 7,000 meters
above the mean sea level.
 The adjoining states of Himachal Pradesh are Jammu &
Kashmir on North, Punjab on West and South-West,
Haryana on South, Uttar Pradesh on South-East and the
China is the only east neighbouring country of it.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

7.  According to the survey of 2011, the state has placed
fourth ranks in respect of per capita income among the
other states of India.
 Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is a major contributor to
the state's economy and growth. The mountainous state
with its Himalayan landscapes attracts tourists from all
over the world.
 The people of the state near about 45% are directly
connected to Agriculture as their main source of income.
 The main cultivated crops of the state are rice, wheat,
maize and barley.
 Himachal Pradesh also ranks as the second best
performing state in the country on human development
ECONOMICAL CONDITION

8. Air
Himachal has three domestic. The air routes connect the state with Delhi and Chandigarh.
• Bhuntar Airport is in Kullu district.
• Gaggal Airport is in Kangra district.
• Shimla Airport
Railway
Himachal is known for its narrow-gauge railways. One is the Kalka-Shimla Railway, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, and another is the Pathankot-Jogindernagar line. The state also has broad-gauge railway
track, which connects Amb and Una to Delhi. Other proposed railways in the state are Dharamsala-
Palampur, Baddi-Chandigarh and Bilaspur-Manali-Leh.
Road
Roads are the major mode of transport in the hilly terrains. The state has road network of 28,208
kilometres including 8 National Highways (NH) and 19 State Highways. Some roads get closed during
winter and monsoon seasons due to snow and landslides. The state-owned Himachal Road Transport
Corporation with a fleet of over 3,100, operates bus services connecting important cities and towns with
the villages within the state and also on various interstate routes. In addition, around 3,000 private buses
TRANSPORT

9. • The complex variations of height have made the climate of the land a unique
characteristic.
• There are different temperatures in different districts of Himachal Pradesh. The
weather of Himachal mainly depends on the geographical height from the mean sea
level,the decrease rate of temperature is proportional to the increase rate of height.
• The average temperature of Himachal Pradesh is 28°C in summer (from April to the
end of June) and 7°C in winter (from late November till middle of March).
• But, there have some region, with a height above 7,218 ft, always covered with snow
and the temperature of those areas are stayed always bellow 0 degree centigrade.
• There are three main seasons noticed and they are winter, summer and rainy
season.
• The rainy season of the state has come after the summer season from July to
September. But, some northern districts (Lahaul and Spiti) of the state are almost
CLIMATE CONDITION

10.  Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is a major contributor to the state's economy and growth. Hill stations
like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Chamba, Khajjiar, Kullu and Kasauli are popular
destinations for both domestic and foreign tourists.
 The state also has many important Hindu pilgrimage sites with prominent temples like Naina Devi
Temple, Bajreshwari Mata Temple.
 It is also called the Land of the Gods on account of the Hindu belief that deities like Lord Shiva
considered the Himalayas their abode.
 The state is also known for its adventure tourism activities like ice skating in Shimla, paragliding in Bir
Billing and Solang valley, rafting in Kullu, skiing in Manali, boating in Bilaspur and trekking, horse riding
and fishing in different parts in the state.
 Shimla, the state's capital, is home to Asia's only natural ice skating rink.
 Spiti Valley in Lahaul & Spiti District situated at an altitude of over 3000 metres with its picturesque
landscapes is an important destination for adventure seekers. The region also has some of the oldest
Buddhist Monasteries in Asia.
 Himachal hosted the first Paragliding World Cup in India from 24 October to 31 October in 2015.Venue
for paragliding world cup was Bir Billing.
 Bir Billing is the centre for aero sports in Himachal and considered as best for paragliding.
 Buddhist monasteries, trekking to tribal villages, mountain biking are other activities to do here.
TOURISM

11. TREKKING
• Bara to Bhangal trek– [Best time: June to
September].
• Pin Parvati trek (Starting from Manikaran to
Parvati river, continued till Pin Parbati pass,
spiralling around the river and crossing the
Spiti valley)- [Best time: June to September].
• Kinnaur to Kailash trek– [Best time: June to
September].
• Spiti to Garhwal trek– [Best time: July to
September].
Trekking is one of the most exciting and affordable adventure activity in Himachal Pradesh.
The numerous paths amidst thick forests, with rivulets and snow clad mountains keeping
you company all along make your trekking experience simply amazing. There are about 270
trekking trails in Himachal of which following are the most popular.

12. RIVER RAFTING & OTHER WATER
SPORTS
Here are some places where you can
enjoy these sports.
• Satluj river in Shimla
• Chenab in Lahaul valley
• River Beas near Kullu valley
• Ravi near Chamba
The presence of several glacial rivers in Himachal
make it ideal for multitude water sports like river
rafting, rowing, canoeingetc. The thrill of indulging
in these fast paced adventure sports in the white
water is beyond what words can explain.
Kullu
Lahaul
Chamba

13. CAMPING
Himachal Tourism camps:
Sarchu in Lahaul
Sangla in Kinnaur
Kalpa in Kinnaur
Kaza in Spiti
Many beautiful open lands, riversides and forest clearings
of the Himalayan landscape render it ideal ground for
camping. The magnificent snow laden mountains, thick
curtains of greenery and riveting streams and rivers paint a
splendid image that attracts the tourists even more to stay
close to the nature. There are many camping projects
organized by the Himachal government and private sector.
Sangla
Kalpa
Kaza
Sarchu

14. MOUNTAIN BIKING
Leh-Manali highway
Manali-Damphug
Tabo-Kaza
Kaza-Losar
Shimla-Rampur
Rampur-Sangla.
Trekking is one of the most exciting and affordable adventure activity in
Himachal Pradesh. The numerous paths amidst thick forests, with rivulets
and snow clad mountains keeping you company all along make your
trekking experience simply amazing. There are about 270 trekking trails in
Himachal of which following are the most popular.

15. MOUNTAIN
MOTORCYCLING
Most popular routes for mountain motorbiking
are.
Manali- Leh route
Lahaul- Spiti route
Best time: July to September
One of the most challenging and yet promising adventure sport that the
state of Himachal pradesh has on offer, Mountain Motorbiking is very
popular among the bike enthusiasts and avid travellers. The rugged terrain
with most of the route accompanied by the whirling mighty Indus in addition
to the diverse landscape that that changes from varied shades of green to
those of browns.

16. JEEP SAFARI
Jeep safari is yet another enthralling way to
experience the Himalayas. Running through
up and downs of mettled and kaccha tracks of
Himachal countryside, crossing over bridges
and rivulets, trans Himalayan jeep safari
should be on every travel enthusiast’s bucket
list.
The safari track commences from
Shimla, passing through Kinnaur, Spiti,
upto Lahaul needling through the
Kunzum pass.

17. SKIING
If you are a skiing enthusiast here are where you can
look to satiate yourself:
• Kufri in Shimla (annual winter sports festival held
here in February)
• Solang valley in Manali
• Narkanda 64 km away from Shimla (trickiest slopes
for skiing)
Skiing is one sport that draws tourists and adventure seekers to
Himachal Pradesh. Skiing is the ultimate sport to take up for making
the most of adventure tours in Himachal Pradesh. Skiing in the state is
most famously held in Solang Valley.
Best time for skiing is winters, especially the months of mid December
to February.
Narkanda

18. HELI SKIING
If you want to take skiing to a higher level
and test your skills even more you can make
seek these places.
Deo Tibba
Rohtang pass
Chanderkhani pass
Hanuman Tibba
A more exigent form of skiing, heli skiing is done at much
higher altitudes on the mountain slopes that are far less
explored and far more taxing an difficult to tame with trickier
terrain and soft snow as compared to the harder one as seen
in case of normal skiing.
Chanderkhani
pass
Deo Tibba
Rohtang pass

19. PARA GLIDING & HANG
GLIDING
Here are some places where you can
engage in these sports.
• Bir in Kangra valley • Manali
• Bandla in Bilaspur • Kullu
• Bijli Mahadeo in Bhunter •
Solang valley
• Pabbar valley
You could never feel more alive than this. Para gliding and
hang gliding are two sports that make you feel like a
carefree wandering bird, soaking in the fresh and mystical
air of the mountains. If you are interested, Himachal Aero
Institute in Bilaspur would prove great to give you a
headstart.
Solang valley
Bir
Manali
Kullu
Bijli Mahadeo
Pabbar valley
Bandla

20. ICE SKATINGAn elegant, safer and
comparatively much easier
sports, nonetheless equally
engaging, Ice Skating along
with figure skating and ice
hockey can be enjoyed in
Shimla. It is the oldest ice
skating rink in the whole of
Asia and made up of natural
snow. Months from December
up till February make the best
time for you to test your talent
at it. Shimla also holds annual
winter sports festival where you
can also compete if you are an
ice skating enthusiast.

21. ZORBING
Zorbing is one of the newer adventure sports of India but quite
fun and exciting. Zorbing is typically rolling down a hill slope in a
fairly large and light ball called a zorb. It can be enjoyed at
Solang valley in Manali.

22. Mountaineering and Rock Climbing
The mountainous topography of Himachal Pradesh has blessed
the state with ample cliffs, hills and rocks that are ideal for
rock climbing and mountaineering, most of which is done in
Manali itself. Manali also has an institute named Atal Bihari
Vajpayee Institute for Mountaineering and Allied Sports where
you can get training for the same.
It also carries out many mountaineering
expeditions from time to time, viz.
Shitidhar Expedition, Deo Tibba Expedition
and Hanuman Tibba Expedition.
Shitidhar
Deo Tibba

23. RAPPELING
Some of the places where these two sports are carried
out are:
• Manali • Shitidhar peaks
• Beas Kund region • Chandrabhaga range
• Dhauladhar range • Deo Tibba
• Foot hills of Hanuman Tibba
Rappelling can be seen as the opposite of rock
climbing. This is an adventure sport where you
descent doing a steep incline or cliff in a controlled
manner utilizing the help of a rope. Mostly the
places where rock climbing is done, also make for
rappelling.
Chandrabhaga
Dhauladhar
Shitidhar
Beas Kund
Hanuman Tibba
Deo Tibba
Manali