Himalayas

Indian Himalayas cover the entire northern part of India, nestling five major states of the country within it. The ancient Indian pilgrims who have traveled in these mountains since time immemorial have coined a Sanskrit word for the Himalayas meaning "Abode of Snow".

People have been fascinated by the Indian Himalayas because of the Hindu pilgrim routes, the low valleys that abruptly rises up in high mountain ranges, the lovely trekking routes, densely forest areas lying just a mountain range away from barren cold deserts, and the lovely people of the mountains with their unique hospitable lifestyles.

Jammu Kashmir is the first Himalayan state of India. it is further divided into Jammu, Kashmir and Ladak regions. Dogri, Kashmiri, Hindi & Ladakhi are the main languages of this area. Seasons to visit these places vary from ranges to ranges. Jammu is best suited from October To February, Kashmir can be visited from May To October & November To February and ladakh is favorable from Mid June To September.

Among the most attractive activities that this Indian state offer is the adventure opportunities that can be segregated into trekking, mountaineering and Trans Himalayan Jeep Safari.

In the summer season Kashmir offers a series of a less rigorous adventure sports, such as Water Skiing, on Srinagar's Dal and Nagin Lakes, a popular part time in the valley. Water trekking is a delight to anyone wanting to explore the valley in a boat. A Gondala, locally known as Shikara, takes sightseers along a five-day route along rivers and lakes situated within the valley. Enjoy spending nights camping along the way. Trout fishing is another delightful water sport in Kashmir and fishing season lasts all through summer.

What makes a mountaineering expedition, an adventure one could never forget? If its done on the glaciers that are still craving to be explored. The Himalayan range offers some of the most rigorous mountaineering challenges one can ever come across. The glaciers of Ladakh and Kashmir regions can test one's survival to the fittest and most testing of them all is the Siachen glacier, known as the largest glacier outside the Polar Regions.