Friday, March 6, 2009

High Adventure in North India

A Dose of High Adventure in North India



The states in North India may not be very popular on the global map. However they offer a number of exciting adventure opportunities for the adventurous kinds.

Not only does the region boast of a highly picturesque landscape and a colourful culture, it also offers innumerable leisure opportunities. For this reason, the area is fast gaining importance within India as well among foreign tourists.

Some of the activities that you can enjoy are:

Rock Climbing: The abundance of Rocky Mountains in the state of Himachal Pradesh makes it a favourite among rock climbing enthusiasts. The sport is however not for the faint-at-heart, and you are advised to seek professional guidance. There are many agencies that arrange rock climbing expeditions in the area, an activity that is even getting popular in corporate workshops.

Camping: You can book a camp in the forest area, on the mountain foothills or at the bank of the river Ganges. The camps at Shivpuri are very famous and offer a choice of luxury tents as well. There are a number of adventure activities that you can enjoy such as astronomy, yoga, bird watching and wild life.

Rafting: The city of Rishikesh in Uttaranchal provides amazing avenues for White-Water Rafting. Rafting in Rishikesh can be enjoyed by professionals as well as amateurs. Most operators offer the services of guides who ensure the safety of the rafters. However you are advised to exercise proper precaution and follow the instructions of the guides.


We at MHE provide rafting in india and skiing in india. We also provide adventural corporate training in india.

Contact us here-

Mercury Himalayan Explorations Ltd.
Jeevan Tara Building
Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001, India
Tel: 011-23340033, 23346209
EMAIL: info@himalayanadventure.com

Website - himalayanadventure.com