Nestled in the lap of western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is bestowed with spectacular landscapes, lush green forests, unfathomable valleys and gurgling streams. All this makes it possible for undertaking a wide range of adventure activities. Himachal Pradesh is fast emerging as a renowned destination for tourists to take up adventure sports activities.

Skiing, ice-skating, paragliding, camping, mountain-cycling, fishing, golf, safari by car, jeep or on motorcycle, mountaineering and rock climbing are some of the most interesting sports activities you can take up when you visit Himachal Pradesh. You do not require special training for majority of adventure sports. You need to have a reasonable fitness level. The instructors will off Trekking you with equipment and training.

Sports enthusiasts will have an enjoyable time during their holidays in Himachal Pradesh. There are several tourist places in Himachal Pradesh that are well-known for adventure sports. Here are the adventure sports activities that people enjoy in Himachal Pradesh.

Trekking: The best time to go trekking in Himachal Pradesh is between May to October. You can take the help from Himachal Pradesh travel guide to plan your trekking route. The popular trekking regions most often visited by tourists include Kinnaur, Lahaul, Spiti and Chail. The Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges are also the common trekking areas in Himachal. Trekking can be the most exciting sports activity, as you go from one mountain to another.

Skiing: Skiing is an activity thoroughly enjoyed by adventure freaks and tourists. Several tourists are seen flocking to places like Kufri and the Solang Valley in HRiver Rafting Himachal Pradesh during winter to enjoy skiing. Manali, Narkanda and Shimla are the other places where skiing can be enjoyed.

River Rafting: Himachal Pradesh has abundant water resources that offer an opportunity for adventure sports like river rafting. Tourists take pleasure in such activities during vacations. Chandrabhaga in Lahaul, the Sutlej near Shimla, the Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu are some of the rivers where rafting is practiced.

Para Gliding: Humans have always wanted to fly like a bird in the sky. This desire is fulfilled by Para Gliding in Himachal Pradesh. Anyone can be lured to try out adventure sports like para gliding due to the open and clear sky here. SomCampinge of the best places where you can enjoy para gliding are Kangra, Bilaspur and Kullu.

Camping: The mesmerizing beauty of Himachal Pradesh can be viewed through camping. During camping, you get to stay in camps for weeks. You also reside in camps on mountains, lake shores and in forests when you go camping. People who have a preference of exploring nature in the gentlest way opt for adventure activity like camping.

Jeep Safari: One of the best ways to explore the terrains of Himalaya is by taking a jeep safari. The tourists will find this to be the most convenient way of exploring Himachal Pradesh. You can take the help from a tour guide of Himachal Pradesh for enjoying a jeep safari. 

 

HP is a skier’s paradise. With high snow packed mountains, with heavy snow in abundance. Skiing is a very popular sport in India, after any other sport. The luxurious snow-covered mountains, tempt you to go for this adventurous sport.

1.     Solang valley

2.     Narkanda

3.     Kufri

4.     Hanuman tibba

It is also a popular sport, and very adventurous also. This is very splashing and cool sport. The rapids coming to and from river are very soothing and cool.

Rafting is popular among youngsters and foreigners. They love it like anything else. 

Best places for river rafting in HP

1.     Gobind Sagar lake. (Bilaspur)

2.     River Sutlej. (Shimla)

3.     Chamera lake (Dulhousie)

4.     River Ravi (Chamba)

5.     River Beas (Kullu)

Best time to visit is through out the year except monsoons and extreme winters. The price is around 1000/-

 

It is very adventurous activity. Paragliding seeks breath-taking scenery all around HP. Paragliding is an aircraft activity and you fly like a bird. It is suitable for all men and women, not just for daredevils. 

 

§ Bir Billing (Kangra Valley) *Best place for Paragliding in India; Height: 2400 m; Best time to visit: March to May and September to November

§ Solang Nala (Manali); Height: 2560 m; Best time to visit: April to May and September to October

§ Rohtang Pass (Manali); Height: 3978 m; Best time to visit: May to October

§ Bandla Ridge (Bilaspur); Height: 2600 m; Best time to visit: May to June & September to October

§ Bijli Mahadev (Kullu); Height: 2470 m; Best time to visit: February to June

§ Indrunag (Dharamshala); Height: 2168 m; Best time to visit: October to December

Gliding time: 10-40 minutes

Cost: INR 2500 onwards

It is an adventurous sport, in which the person sits in a clear ball and lands down to steep slope. It is very popular among youngsters. And you enjoy a lot. This is a very cool sport.

 

§ Solang Valley (Manali)

§ Khajjiar (Dalhousie)

Best time to visit for Zorbing: January to May and October to December

Cost: INR 350 onwards

Himachal is invariably one place that offers clean and beautiful experience in camping. 

Best places in camping in HP.

§ Bhrigu Lake, Manali; Best time to visit: April to June and September to October

§ Kheer Ganga, Kullu; Best time to visit: May to June and September to October

§ Triund, Dharamshala; Best time to visit: April to May and September to Mid-November

§ Chandertal, Lahaul-Spiti; Best time to visit: May to September

§ Khajjiar, Dalhousie; Best time to visit: March to May and September to November

§ Malana, Kasol; Best time to visit: March to November

§ Hampta Pass, Kullu; Best time to visit: March to May and September to November

§ Bijli Mahadev, Kullu; Best time to visit: March to May and September to November

Cost: INR 1500 onwards

Best Camps in Himachal Pradesh: Himalayan Eco Lodges & Camps, Camp Oak View Bir, Camp Nature Trails Shimla, Antrek Camp Sarchu, Jungle Livinn Camps And Retreat, Camp Exotica,  Boparai Camping Site Chail, Banjara Retreat Kaza,  Camp Chrysalid Dharamshala, Camp Roxx Gunjara Put, Snow Trails Camp Shimla

By all these beautiful scenery and lush green environment is attractive to view. You can que all these green environment, and get a cool environment.