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Popular Land Adventure Activities in J&K Himalayas |
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Adventure sports, especially in the Jammu and Kashmir Himalayas in immensely popular. There are wide ranges of Land Adventure Sports to indulge in the Himalayan mountain range. Some of the top land adventure sports in Jammu and Kashmir Himalayas are:
Mountaineering – The region of Jammu and Kashmir features several mountain ranges which serve as excellent mountaineering sites. Some of the top mountaineering sights in Jammu & Kashmir Himalayas include Pir Panjal, Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram.
Skiing/ Alpine Skiing – Skiing is one of the top adventure activities in Kashmir Himalayas. The center of all the adventure activities is Gulmarg which boasts of world-class ski slopes. Pahalgam is also being developed as a skiing destination and Heli-skiing is also being introduced in the valley.
Snowboarding - Snowboarding is also catching up amongst adventure tourists in Kashmir Himalayas especially in Gulmarg when the when the slopes get transformed into a snow blanket during the winter season.
Ice Skating – Ice Skating in J & K Himalayas is a dream come true for the adventure sports enthusiast. The best place for ice skating is one again Gulmarg, in-fact it is the top ski-resort in the Himalayas.
Trekking – Trekking in the valleys, vast open lands and alpines of Jammu & Kashmir is one of the top attraction full of fun and adventure. Some of the popular trekking regions in J&K Himalayas include Amarnath, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Thajiwas.
Jeep Safaris – A Jeep Safari trip along the high Himalayan mountain passes and beautiful valleys is a dream comes true for the adventure enthusiast. Lots of Jeep Safari tours starting from Jammu covering Kashmir valley, Leh via Kargil and Drass are being organized on a regular basis.
