| Mountaineering
may be just a sport for many but it is a passion for
those love scaling new heights. Mountaineering requires
a fitness level and skill that may not be necessary
for other adventure sports. But to be able to climb
mountains one needs to be fully fit and well equipped
to face all the challenges that mountains pose to a
mountaineer. In short mountaineering is an art that
requires skill, strength and stamina.
Mountaineering in India was introduced by the Europeans
in the 18th century. It was the time when new regions
were either explored or conquered. Mountaineering as
an adventure sport at this time was just taking shape.
But later on, mountaineering became a serious business
and man's quest to conquer new heights took him close
to many high peaks around the world. This quest for
challenging the might of mountains and the curiosity
to explore what lies in the upper reaches of snow capped
peaks has virtually made man a conqueror. Today there
is hardly any mountain or peak left in the world that
has not been scaled.
India offers an exciting mountaineering experience to
an adventure sport lover. The Himalayas that stretch
from north-west of India to far north-east offers a
number of high rise peaks that are considered ideal
for mountaineering. Some of the wonderful places for
mountaineering in India are Leh Ladakh in Jammu and
Kashmir, Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas in Uttaranchal,
Kullu valley and Lahul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, and
Sikkim and some other parts of north-eastern region.
Finally, when it comes to hitting the road to a mountain
or a peak, there are certain basic facts that need to
be followed. It is ideal to get the medical fitness
done before you embark on your journey. Know how to
handle high-altitude sickness and use of first aid box
in case of emergency. Take all precautions to avoid
snow blindness, sun burning and frostbite.
Maps are quite handy when you are travelling. It is
ideal to understand the topography of the region and
the places around, when you plan to take a mountaineering
expedition. Gather as much information as possible about
the region you plan to tour. Overweight and people suffering
from high/low blood pressure should avoid mountaineering.
High altitude acclimatization is a must before you hit
the mountain trail.
Summer is the best time for mountaineering. At a time
when mercury rise in the plains, the high-rise mountains
in the Himalayas offer cool climes. Adventure Tours
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