Trekking & Mountaineering:

      The trekking season in Himachal Pradesh runs from mid-May to mid-october. The Himachal Pradesh tourist office has a brochure on trekking which briefly details a number of treks in the state. They also have three excellent large scale maps of Himachal Pradesh, invaluable for trekkers.In Manali, there is a Department of Mountaineering & Allied Sports which can advise you on trekking possibilities in the states abd also on the numerous unscaled peaks.No trekking permits are required.

      In the lower country in the Kullu or kangra valleys, or around Simla, there are many rest houses and villages.

      The trekking Guide published by the HPTDC (Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation) lists 136 and more over 5000 metre high. The majority of them are unclimbed. It's virgin territory for mountaineers.

      The Shimla-Kinnaur region offers some exciting trekking opportunities viz. a) Shimla to Kulu via Jaloni Pass (66 kms). b) Shimla to Kulu via Bashleo Pass (56 kms). c) Sarahen to Sangla (106 kms).

Shimla

Golfing : Nine hole Golf Course at Naldhera, 23 km from Shimla.

Fishing : Trout fishing is available at Rohru 110 km from Shimla and at Seema 1 km from Rohru. Mahaseer fishing is available at Tattapani 43 km from Shimla. Licence fee Rs.10 per day per person.

Licencing Authority :- Assistant Director-Fisheries, Khaline, Shimla (H.P.), Tel : 4732 & 6985.

Skiing : The skiing season generally commences in the first fortnight of January and continues till Mid-March depending upon snow conditions. HPTDC organises ski courses of 7 days and 15 days duration at Narkhanda (65 km) every year. The facilities for the participants include boarding, lodging and equipment. Cost for 7 days Rs. 1500/-, for 15 days Rs. 3000/-

      It also has some of the most thrilling and challenging trekking and mountaineering opportunities in the world, along with Skiing, Kayaking, Para gliding and Hang-gliding. All this and the salubrious climate and some of the most enchanting sights has made Himachal Pradesh the most exciting tourist location in the whole country.

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