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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Adventure Sports in Manali

“Kullu Manali” in India is one of the famous hill stations that attract most of the tourist people all over the world. The picturesque of Manali arrest your senses and don’t allow you to leave the place. This place is considered to be a dreamland by "Adventure Sports Enthusiasts". Its enduring natural beauty, the dense forests, swift rivers and magnificent snow covered mountains offer excellent opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, skiing, rafting, paragliding, camping and comfortable stay in cottages, log huts, resorts and luxury, premium, deluxe and budget hotels.

Himalayan Journeys is one of the travels, where you can reserve your tour in advance and they will provide you training sessions in basic and advance courses in trekking, skiing, and water sports. The travelers have lodging and boarding arrangements and some equipment can be hired for trekking purposes.

The best time for adventures in Manali is late March until October. It starts snowing in December. The spring (late March to late April), when nature starts coming alive again after the cold winter, is a beautiful time to visit. The crisp clean air, rows of blossoming apple orchards, and masses of butterflies are a real treat. The peaks in Kullu have an average altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 meters, and have been tried by experienced mountaineers from all over the world. Mountaineering requires exhaustive planning, budgeting, specialized equipment, and also backbone to the soul for reaching the heights. 

White Water Sports are one of the amazing voyage which takes one complete day for one time. White water rafting in Kullu valley is done on river Beas from Pirdi (4 kms ahead of Kullu town) down to Jhiri, a stretch of approximately 14 kms. (Period Apr 15th-Jun end). The journey takes nearly one & half hour consisting of rapids from grade II & III. Rafting begins at around 10 o' clock in the morning at Pirdi. Pirdi is 45 kms from Manali and hence, recommended starting time from Manali is 8 o'clock. 

For more information to reach Kullu Manali you can contact Himalayan Journeys and can reserve in advance. So, why not plan a tour to fulfill your adventures in Manali in this summer and let us know your experience of the same.