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March 14, 2016 Adventure

2 Exhilarating adventure sports events in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand adventure sports

Uttarakhand is a major destination for adventure sports lovers.

Many national and international competitions of Skiing, Mountaineering, Water rafting, Rock climbing etc. are held annually.

The many thrills, the state, has on offer range from treks to white water rafting to paragliding to biking are sufficient to entice the adventure-bound souls to explore and experience the newer highs.

Uttarakhand adventure sports

In my earlier post, I had mentioned about ‘Paragliding’ and various sites in India for paragliding. This recreational sport is getting popular in Uttarakhand.

#Paragliding in Uttarakhand

Paragliding in Uttarakhand can be done at  Ranikhet, Mukteshwar and Naukuchiayatal in Kumaon region.

Some other ideal gliding places Dayara and Bedini Bugyal (Uttarkashi-Gangotri road), Pratap Nagar and Dhanaulti Ridge.

If you are an adventure lover and want to add some zing to your life you must check out these 2 exhilarating adventure sports events in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand adventure sports
  1. 1st Uttarakhand Himalaya Open Paragliding Competition – 14th to 19th March 2016.

Uttarakhand is well-connected with direct flights from Delhi (approximately 45 minutes) to the … 1st Uttarakhand Himalaya Open Paragliding Competition 2016.

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The event has been organised by Paragliding association of Uttarakhand and Kumoun Mandal Vikas Nigam. It is supported and sponsored by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board.

Where is it? Pithoragarh, a region in Uttarakhand state of India is nested in the hills of Kumoun Himalayas, Pithoragarh is cluster of valleys and is also known as Miniature Kashmir, is the most beautiful and appropriate place for paragliding.

How to get here

Delhi is well-connected with Air and Railways, from here there are 3 trains to Kathgodam, the last rail head in Uttarakhand. By road Buses are available from Anand Vihar to Haldwani / kathgodam and Pithoragarh.

Pithoragarh is District headquarter, region in Uttarakhand state of India.

By flight– Nearest local airport is Pant Nagar in Udham Singh Nagar district from Delhi. There you can get a local flight from Delhi international airport.

By car– Pithoragarh is 503 kms from Delhi via Tanakpur and 550kms from Delhi via Kathgdham.

By train– Nearest railway terminals are:

– Tanakpur in Champawat district connected with Pithoragarh by 151 Km long motor route via Champawat and Lohaghat.
– Kathgodam in Nainital district connected with Pithoragarh by 212 Kilometers long motor route via Bhowali, Almora, Daniya and Rameshwar.

For further details, questions and registration do follow this link

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MTB-Uttarakhand
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2.  Mountain biking is all about speed, control and thrill and is one of the latest ways of exploring and discovering new vistas of the Himalayan landscape. The rugged terrain and steep slopes, though risky at times, provide great mountain biking experience in Uttarakhand. The cycle trails in this region are best traversed between October and December. After paragliding, mountain biking is the second most popular adventure sport in the state.

Routes normally taken for this adventure sport are: In Garhwal, mountain biking can be enjoyed on the Rudraprayag – Augustmuni – Ukhimath – Chopta – Gopeshwar route, the Srinagar – Pauri – Khirsu – Pawbo – Satpuli – Lansdown – Kotdar route, and the Haridwar – Dhaulkhand – Mohand – Dehradun route.

The mountain biking routes at Kumaon are not to be left out. Tourists can enjoy the Nainital – Bhawali – Ramgarh – Mukteshwar route, the Almora – Kosi – Kathpuria – Sheetlakhet route, the Nainital – Bhawali – Sattal – Bhimtal – Naukuchiyatal route, and the Nainital – Kilbury – Kunjkharak route.

The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge is scheduled for 8th April – 16th April 2016. Click Here To Downloads Schedule Of Events “The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge”– 2016 2nd Edition  

 

References: Uttarakhand Tourism

September 10, 2015 Adventure

Paragliding from around the world

Paragliding is a simple form of human flight and also an adventure sport that people all over the world compete or participate in for high-flying fun. Much like an eagle, paragliders can soar in flights that last several hours and cover many hundreds of miles. The longest paragliding duration is 11 hours and covered more than 310 miles! Since paragliders are light, some adventurers choose to hike way up in the mountains; meaning paragliders have flown off of nearly every major peak in the United States and Europe, including Mt. Everest. By taking advantage of thermal lifts, paraglider pilots can stay aloft for 3 or more hours, climb to elevations of 15,000 feet, and go cross-country.

Woot! As Leonardo da Vinci said, “For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.”

Paragliders are easy to transport, easy to launch, and easy to land. And it offers humans a dream come true, the ability to fly and soar like an eagle. The glider is made of rip-stop nylon wing. The pilot sits in a harness which can be a comfortable as a lounge chair and actually uses the glider to fly like a bird like this photo of paragliding at Muriwai Beach, New Zealand. Photo #1 by Travis Wiens

Takeoff Sequence. Photo #31 by Mikel Ortega
iPhone capture – Paragliding on the beach. Photo #32 by Maurice
Takeoff Peak District National Park. Photo #33 by Dom Crossley
At Torrey Pines, San Diego. Photo #35 by Akshay
Indonesian world record paragliding attempt at Timbis in Bali. Photo #37 by Mj 1903
Paraglider jumping off a ramp at Tegelberg (1720 m), Schwangau, Germany. Photo #36 by Greg O’Beirne
Paraglider on air, above Neustift, Stubai Tal, Tirol, Austria. Photo #40 by Glg
Don Cesar, St Pete Beach sunset. Photo #41 by Andre Bulber

Source: Paragliding: When Humans Soar like Eagles (42 PICS)

YOUR WORLD IS AS BIG AS YOU MAKE IT. BEGIN IMAGINING…..

September 8, 2015 Adventure

Paragliding in India

Paragliding has developed into a magnificent flying sport around the globe. The comfort and effortlessness of Paragliding are unfathomable. It is now feasible for a common man to encounter the rush of flying. This sport has gained global recognition.

This captivating activity has been a slice of tourism scene for a long while, which has seen an ascent in some of the colossal Paragliding areas. You can undoubtedly incorporate them in your vacations in India, and give an adrenaline burst to your outing arrangements.

Paragliding is most likely the nearest experience one can get to fly like a bird. In order to enjoy this sport, special training is needed, with basic security flying gears, for example,

  • A pair of strong bound boots.
  • Protective caps
  • A nylon Paragliding outfit
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Billing: Situated in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Billing is the best Paragliding destination in India. While Bir serves as the landing field, Billing is where you take off. In addition, it is known for its regular thermal and ridge lifts techniques. This Paragliding site is ideal for a visit from March till June as the cool winds hold up to take you high in the sky.

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Towerl Hill – Situated on the Mumbai-Pune highway close to Kamshet, Towerl Hill is situated at an elevation of 2900 feet over the sea level. One of the best spots for the game of Paragliding in India, Towerl Hill brags of a vast take off territory and great landing zones which are suited for both the expert and novice paragliders. While taking off in the open sky, you can easily gain heights of up to 2000 feet. The best season is from October to February.

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Pavna is situated on the Mumbai-Pune highway, close to Kamshet. The take-off territory is large and clear while the landing is far from the hill as the base of the hill has fencing and a couple of electric posts. The Paragliding season begins in the middle of February till May.

Pavna Lake
Pavna Lake (Image source flynirvana)

For paragliding vacations, do follow these links http://www.flynirvana.com/paragliding-holidays.html

Yelagiri

Found 14 Km from Ponneri on the Vaniyambadi-Tirupattur Road and located halfway in the middle of Chennai and Bangalore. Three sites have been distinguished for adventure sports in particular Kottur, Muthanoor and Raneri. You can also go trekking, rock climbing and mountain biking in the slopes of Yelagiri.

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For further details, check out this link

When you get a hang of this sport, you will be addicted! It is the time to leave and experience the universe of flexibility, thrill and outright adventures with all the more flying sports like skydiving, parasailing, and even bungee jumping. For amateurs, have a go at a hot air balloon ride to comprehend what it is like to be up in the air.