ADVENTURES IN KASHMIR

The list of adventures in Jammu and Kashmir is very long. It does not stop at the described list of sports. The state has a great potential of adventure sports, thanks to its location and the kind of landscape it is blessed with. The state is a paradise for escapade lovers. Apart from mild and tough trekking, skiing, rock climbing, water rafting, there is much more exploratory and thrilling to be done in Jammu Kashmir.

One of the most thrilling voyage sports that can be enjoyed in the state is the thrill of flying with paragliding. Paragliding is available in Patnitop and Bhadarwah area of Jammu division. Paragliding is an ultimate journey that comprises of flying in the air usually from mountain tops using a parachute. Although paragliding is not a known adventure in Jammu Kashmir, but still lot of people experience the joy of flying in this state of mighty mountains.

Another adventure sport that can be experienced in Jammu Kashmir is mountaineering. Jammu Kashmir is a state that lies nestled in the lap of the mighty Himalayan range of mountains. Some of the highest mountain ranges of the world are located in this erstwhile princely state. The world’s second highest peak K2 or Mount Austin Godwin and the Fifth highest peak, Nanga Parbat is located here. Climbing a mountain in the Himalayan range is an unparalleled experience as the Himalayas are the ultimate adventure sports destination in the world. Mountaineering is done under the guidance of the well trained and professional mountaineers.

There is a great opportunity of many other adventure sports in Jammu Kashmir, particularly in the mountains and rivers. Lake trekking and water trekking is also done, although they are lesser known, but some of the most beautiful and exciting adventures that can be undertaken in any part of the world.