How about trekking in the Himalayan ranges? Wouldn’t it be an opportunity well sought if given a chance? Well, it indeed would. For nature lovers, photographers, mountaineers and trekkers it’s a never land with endless visual delights along the valleys and mountain ranges. Kumaon treks could be done throughout the year with the most favorable conditions being from the months of April to June or September to November. All this is accountable to the terrain’s vastness and elevation differences. Mountaineering expeditions could be undertaken in the forests and valleys of Kumaon. The primary hill resort is Nainital in Kumaon. Essential equipments needed are quite easily obtained on rent basis or you could also carry your professional gear. The Kumaon area of Uttaranchal Himalayas is  [...]

To begin with, just the name of the mighty Himalayas gives travelers a certain chill let alone camping and trekking along the beautiful valleys. Deoriatal Lake does have mesmerizing surroundings where you could see forests all around. It also offers reflective sights of the great peak of Chaukhamba and the peak of Neelkanth in the serene waters of the lake. In the Garhwal Himalayas, one among the most popular treks is Chandrashila Trek that could be undertaken throughout the year in the Garhwal Himalayas and certainly not during December through January where there would be heavy snowing. The Chandrashila peak is located over Tungnath Temple and is the highest when it comes to Himalayan temples. It’s quite a short hike, but an arduous one the farther you hike from the temple. The peak offers  [...]

Summer comes and goes spreading enough sunshine into our hearts. Then, it’s time for winter to creep in and the idea of playing a sport must go on. Surprisingly, though not that popular, India’s considered as one among the best places when it comes to winter sports globally. India offers many places for proper winter sports, and the location of these places is just right creating no problems whatsoever to reach there. There’re classy places, best hilltop facilities and wide array of winter sports in India. Basically, winter sport simply means sledging, skiing and trekking. All these activities are undertaken either by institutions hiring experienced professionals for various expeditions or simply these experienced adventurists taking out their own tour. There’re plenty of foreign tourists  [...]

If you have the adventure seeking blood in you, then you must be rock climbing one of these days. Rock climbing definitely is considered a classy outdoor activity. Rock climbing can be arduous for beginners, but experienced climbers climb in a different mood altogether concentrating hard on each move made and not worrying about day-to-day life as one wrong step could prove to be a costly mistake. Basic features for a perfect rock climbing session include rock face climbing, utilizing only the hands, safety rope and feet. Requirements for Rock Climbing You would need gears such as shoes meant for rock climbing, ropes, harnesses, helmets, rappel devices, belay, cams, nuts, quick draws, pitons, ascenders among others. Rock Climbing in India Rock climbing events are conducted almost throughout  [...]

India might be a small country in the map, but it’s really hard to define India’s true potential looking at the blend of different cultures and traditions followed in different States, yet everybody staying true to the best of its values. Safari in India would be an awesome experience for adventure seekers. Indian safaris exemplify ample fauna and flora. Anybody who doesn’t have an adventure seeking blood would slowly be converted to a notorious one over time. The diversified and unique Indian destinations are enough opportunity to let loose of yourself and sail in the safari mood. There’re safaris conducted throughout India stretching from Himalayan Mountain ranges to Thar Desert along with plenty of forests and national parks that run through the country. Safaris can be enchanting  [...]

How about trekking in chilly conditions with all possible equipment to keep yourself warm and still enjoy nature’s magic? If that serves the purpose of your travel and you have an adventure-seeker’s blood in you, then there’s no thinking twice, but to walk the Himalayan paths. The word mighty doesn’t actually describe the beauty of the Himalayas, as there’s something else to this mystic creation. Mightiest of all the mountain ranges, the Himalayas, houses the world’s tallest mountain peaks. The range of the Himalayan Mountains does separate India from Tibetan plateau. The beautiful Himalayan strip offers plenty of options for a good trekking adventure. While undertaking trekking adventures in the Himalayan Mountain range, you would have the opportunity to have a glimpse of Earth’s  [...]

The season best for mountain biking in India is from October until December. There’re certain tracks meant for experienced bikers including TransHimalayan tracks of Spiti, Lahual and Kinnaur located in Himachal; Kumaon and Garhwal located in Uttaranchal, Ladakh, Sikkim and Kashmir. Ladakh Ultimate destination for mountain biking would be at a higher altitude in Ladakh with plenty of untouched regions, a kind of off-track due to high altitude and access usually not easy for holidaymakers. Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh Trails here for mountain biking are pretty easy for both amateurs and professionals in regions like Jammu, Una, Kangra, Bilaspur & Hamirpur in Himachal; Nainital, Almora, Rishikesh, Ranikhet and Mussoorie in Uttaranchal. Sikkim Sikkim is another classy destination  [...]

When it comes to cruising, adventure can’t get better, as it’s certainly different from the land expeditions we undertake all year or even through air. There’s something different each time a cruise vacation is undertaken, and it doesn’t actually matter if you didn’t get the 5-star treatment as expected in one of the best hotels, but just the ambience of home while still cruising on a ship is something worth the trip. People who’ve cruised before always enjoy doing so for a number of reasons including elegant ambience, lavish bathrooms, walkin closets and services rendered by butlers. It’s a fact that some exuberant ships don’t offer privacy when it comes to pool areas. Now, we would talk about Queen Anne Suites aboard the Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. Size does matter, but is it  [...]

To begin with, we’ve heard and seen a lot of cycling enthusiasts cycling their hearts out to places, and not to mention, the Tour de France has added a whole new meaning to effective cycling. Now, the issue here is not cycling on normal tarmacs, but mountain biking. Anybody, who hasn’t done mountain cycling, would have his adrenalin pumping and would be pretty inquisitive about the whole affair. Just sit on the saddle, forget where you are and pedal hard. To master mountain biking is an art and certainly takes time for perfection. The Mighty Indian Himalayas shows us ways for classy cycling escapades and just perfect for an avid cyclist to fulfill his/her dream. Himalayan Biking offers excellent adventure trips and experience for ones daring to explore the path unknown and less traveled. Safety  [...]

First of all, all good adventures begin with a purpose or interest to move from the existing place. Now, when we talk about wildlife adventures, it’s entirely a different issue and travelers need quite a bit of experience to do so. Looking at a brochure that shows leopard safari would definitely pump up any individual, perhaps the desire to sight a leopard plays an important role here. Leopards like all other cats are shy and nowadays are so skilled to perfectly hide away from visitors in Africa. There’re also warnings posted everywhere to not test them as they can be quite intimidating. Just a sight is fair enough to get a decent kick and everything that follows from there builds through natural instincts. Leopards as we know are very attractive and a delight to watch when sighted in  [...]