Saturday 2 May 2015

Top 5 Rock Climbing Places in India…article by Shahid Ali

Rock climbing has been on rise in terms of popularity over the past couple of years. The opportunity to go on an off-track travel adventure and the very nature of the sport which brings you closer to nature’s poetic beauty has made it a popular choice amongst youngsters. And, India being a vast country with diverse climatic conditions, offers plethora of attractive rock climbing destinations which can be visited virtually throughout the year. Here, are the best rock climbing hotspots
  1. Parvati Valley:
The Parvati Valley situated in Himachal Pradesh runs eastward from the confluence of Parvati River with River Beas to the Kullu district. The valley with snow swept mountains and scenic green landscapes is a perfect choice for those seeking adrenaline boost in the lap of the nature. The valley surrounded by three mountains with abundant rocky outcrops and alpine vegetation offer abundant adventure sport opportunities. The professional tour operators generally run trekking tours in April to June.
  1. Shey Rock:
Situated in Jammu and Kashmir, to the north side of Shey town and around 20 minutes from Leh, Shey rock is a popular rock climbing hotspot. The Shey rock is popular for the unique and great rock formation which is ideal for the novices as well as experienced rock climbers. It has the majestic views of the snow swept Himalayas and the surrounding vistas. The rock climbing operations are run in summer and is usually overloaded with adventure sports enthusiasts.
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Shahid Ali

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