Adventure Tourism in Uttarakhand

In the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrashila is an ideal destinations away from the crowded city life. Offering the majestic view of the Himalayan peaks, the area falls under Kedarnath Sanctuary housing serveral species of animals and birds including Monal - the state bird of Uttarakhand. More about Chopta Chandrashila

Rishikesh is acquiring greater significance as a centre for water sports like white water rafting and kayaking on the river Ganges. The rafting trek that stretches from Kaudiyala to Muni ki Reti via Marine Drive, Shivpuri and Bhrampuri is challenging and you may hit some of the Grade IV rapids including Roller Coaste, Golf Course, Three Blind mice and Return to Sender. More about Rishikesh

Home of over 500 species of wild flowers, The Valley of Flowers is a part of Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks World Heritage Site. Stretched over an area of 87.50 km², the valley offers beautiful landscapes, flowers and fresh water streams. The trek to Valley of Flowers along the Laxmanganga river makes the visit more memorable. More about the Valley of Flowers

Auli is famous for its skiing slopes hosting some of the national and international level skiing championships every year. Besides Skiing, the 4.5 km ropeway from Joshimath to Auli is another attraction for the visitors. The trekking to nearby Gurso Buygal is worth discovering offering closer view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul and Drongiri. More about Auli

Though Hemkund Sahib is a popular Sikh pilgrimage centre, its challenging 19 km challenging trek from Govindghat to the Hemkund lake, invites lakhs of trekking enthusiasts.The entire trek from Ghangharia to Hemkund offers panaromic views and several varieties of wild flowers including the State Flower of Uttarakhand - Brahamkamal. More about Hemkund Sahib Trek

Located in the Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Pindari glacier is the source of river Pindar measuring 3.2 km in length and 1.5 km in breadth. The trail to reach Pindari Glacier crosses the villages of Saung, Loharkhet, over the Dhakuri pass, onto Khati village (the last inhabited village on the trail), Dwali, Phurkia and finally Zero Point, Pindari, the end of the trail. More about Pindari Glacier