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As far as your eye can see, down the length of the Garhwal & Kumaon valley, there are flowers and flowers, and still more flowers. More than a thousand Himalayan varieties of flowers, ferns and herbs are massed in the valley in all their frail beauty and scented sweetness. The history of Garhwal & Kumaon is older than that of the Ramayan and Maha- bharata. It is a land of popular myths, like that of Lord Shiva appearing as Kirat, of Urvashi, Shakuntala and the Kauravas and Pandavas. Worship of Lord Shiva is pre-dominant in this region. The Khasas were the dominant race in the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas till the coming of the Rajputs and Brahmins from the plains.
Adventure In Garhwal & Kumaon
Bring out a great sense of challenge and excitement by visiting this exciting valley. Apart from natural beauty, it provides a great opportunity to experience and relish some of the most exciting adventure games and sports.
Water Sport
The wild rivers of Garhwal & Kumaon provide an ultimate chance to experience the adventure of various water sports such as canoeing, Kayaking or rafting. So, make be ready to relish a life time adventure sports in this region.
White water river rafting
The icy heights of the Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers. Fed by innumerable streams they race along tortuous boulder strewn beds, cutting deep gorges and breaking into silvery white rapids. With the intricate network of mountain rivers flowing thought a myriad of different colours of rocky gorges, forests, flowers and high mountain villages, the Garhwal and Kumaon hills provide ideal locales for the perfect water adventure.
The Sport of white water river rafting calls for a triumph over the swift swirling river as it gushes past spectacular mountains. It is practiced mainly in the upper reaches where the water is wild and white as it froths & foams, crashing against narrow gorges, rock6y outcrops and falls at deep gradients.
Mountaineering, Trekking and Rock Climbing
Garhwal & Kumaon are land blessed with snow-bound peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, scenic valleys,meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests and hospitable people with a rich culture. A state particularly suited to mountaineering, trekking and rock climbing.
Skiing
The
hills of Garhwal & Kumaon offer immense opportunities for adventure
sports. The exhilarating sport of skiing is a big draw. A serious
protagonist or a on time prospector of thrills, all fine Garhwal &
Kumaon a perfect spot for the sport. Thrilling water sports beckon
enthusiasts to try out their skills on the gushing white waters. The
panoramic hills of this valley are a combination of mountain peaks and
valleys. The large slopes when covered with seasonal snow become ideal for
skiing in the winter months. Skies consists of long, narrow and flexible runners with curved front ends turned up and pointed. To aid the process of acceleration and balancing, a pair of poles with leather strips on the top and sharp metal tips at the bottom are used to prevent the skier from sinking.
