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 The imposing peaks, the gigantic mountains, with snow proudly sitting on top of it, well now its not just snow that can pride itself in being in touch with the peaks and ranges, it humans as well. Sitting back and gazing at the towering hills was not enough for the adventurous people of India and so they went on to capture it. Trekking and Mountaineering are two common adventure sports in India for fun loving people. If you also count yourself in this category, then join us on Trekking and Mountaineering in India, Fascinating Adventure Vacations.
Trekking when compared to Mountaineering is less technical but equally exciting. From leisure plain land treks to exciting high elevation treks, India offers a wide array of destinations for Trekkers. It can be undertaken at the vast stretch of the foothills of the Himalayas in Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttaranchal, Chamba and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim and West Bengal. Trekking doesn't require any knowledge or skill. Anyone who enjoys a good health and has an adventurous bone in his body can undertake the enthralling journey called Trekking and Mountaineering in India.
Mountaineering on the other hand is a challenging task to the spirit and mind of the person. From the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh to Uttaranchal and the Northeast, India offers a horde of places to satiate the adventurous desires of the person. Mountaineering in India can be undertaken after obtaining a written permission from the Government of India through the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF). Expeditions from abroad also have to pay a peak royalty or fees to climb a peak. The amount of peak royalty depends upon the peak height. Kissing the sunlight that touches the peak, walking the paths treaded only by few, Feeling the nature brush shoulders with you, India truly is an adventurer's paradise and an ideal place for Trekking and Mountaineering.
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