Saturday, July 19, 2008

Adventure India : Land of Snow - 2

Himachal Pradesh, the land of snow in north India, is the destination for intrepid adventure seekers. It lies between the states of Punjab and Tibet, with its geography defined by mountains.

"The Mountain State" of Himachal Pradesh (HP) has some of the tallest mountain ranges, offering numerous adventure activity options. Besides the snow-covered mountains, it boasts of the splendid barren beauty of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur and the lush valleys of Kangra and Kullu, known for trekking routes.

If the hills fill your heart with the sound of music, this is the state in which you can climb rocks, trek the high lonesome trails, scale mountains and ride the white water. When in HP, one must visit the rock-cut shrines, colonial mansions and Buddhist monasteries.

In Manali, the department of mountaineering and allied sports advises on trekking and mountaineering options. This institute provides training facilities for basic and advanced climbing, both for Indian nationals and foreigners. It is also conducts rock climbing, skiing, heli-skiing and high altitude trekking courses.

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