Mountaineering is an exhilarating activity that not only brings one close to rejuvenating mountainscape but also gives the thrills of adrenaline rush. Sky-touching peaks, whistling wind, endless chains of mountains and a sea of clouds floating below are some of the breathtaking sights that lure adventure enthusiasts to climb the giant mountains. A set of such kind of activities done on the mountains for pleasure and recreation is called Mountaineering. It is generally of multiple days and is done on mountains with different terrains like snow, glaciers, ice and rock. Due to its long duration, people need to halt in between to recharge for the next leg. The shelter can be in base camps, a hut, a ten or snow caves.
Over the years, it is becoming popular in India as well with picturesque and giant mountain ranges like the Himalayas. The bountiful soul-satisfying sceneries and shifting terrain make India a preferred destination for enjoying mountaineering. The verdure of open meadows, slopes blanketed with ice, waterfalls cascading from staggering heights, snowy paths or heads in the clouds; you will be offered a whale of unforgettable experiences with nature. Find our picks of the best mountaineering destinations in India for a rip-roaring experience.
With an otherworldly landscape of rocky terrain, Ladakh entices mountaineers with its unique and eye-catching scenery. It is also the only cold desert of India. The prime peaks to climb here are Kangyatse, Saser Kangri, Momostang Kangri, Nun and Kun and Stok Kangri. You need to be completely physically fit to combat with the harsh climate and terrain. Low atmospheric pressure is another challenge that is faced by the mountaineers.
Himachal Pradesh is loved for its beautiful hilly topography and picturesque hill-stations. An enchanting medley of vibrant green valleys, steep gorges, snow-capped mountains and rich wildlife make it a popular destination for mountaineering. Hanuman Tibba is the most famous peak ensconced amidst Dhauladhar mountain range. You can also choose to trek to Menthosa, Behali Jot, Papsura, Deo Tibba, Indrasan and Kharcha Parbat.
Uttarakhand is a beautiful hilly state of India composed of two regions Garhwal and Kumaon. 86% of the state is dominated by Himalayan peaks and glaciers making for a perfect place for mountaineering. Nanda Devi is the highest mountain peak of the state standing tall at a height of 7,816 m; a dream for passionate mountaineers. It is followed by other towering peaks such as Kamet, Changabang, Trishul, Panwali Dwar, Maiktoli and Nanda Kot Peak.
Sikkim opens door to wonderful mountaineering places with the dizzyingly high peaks to scale. It blows minds boasting the second tallest peak in the world, Kangchenjunga, touching the sky at a striking height of 8586 m. After Mt. Everest, it is the most sought-after trekking destination. Rathong Glacier is another jaw-dropping climb you will love. It has a base camp at Chowrikiang where you can practice ice crafting prior to the climb.
Arunachal Pradesh in the Northeast should be visited for a rich mountaineering experience. The snow-covered mountains under a cerulean sky look pulled out from a storybook. You will find many peaks to climb such as Namche Barwa Peak, Komdi mountain, Seal Peak, Kelingo, Dapha Bum and Lulupo.
MarcoFrance1965
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE !
I just came back from a 12 days Rajasthan tour. It was just myself and my 14 year olde daughter. I found Caper surfing the web and had non suggestion from friends and had never read comments or reviews about it. Totally "blind-choice". I was very lucky. The organization was really excellent. The agent that followed us, Mr. Praveen Juyal did a great job. I decided our itinerary and he punctually gave me suggestions on the best management of my choices. The hotel choice was fine and confirmed expectations. We had tour guides in every site seeing location and they were all extremely professional, very punctual and really kind and polite.
But I must say that what made the trip even better was our driver; Mr. Deshraj.
One of those persons that you really wish you could meet once in your life. Not only an excellent driver but always helpful, respectful and friendly. He explained us many things about Indian life along the journey and sometimes stopped for short breaks in beautiful places on the road that were not even mentioned in the guide books. My only regret is that at the end of the trip I didn't have much money left and I left a tip probably not adeguate for the kind of service but I will definitely send him try to sort this maybe in a next trip. Thank you very much Caper and Deshraj.
Dreamer802943
A Memorable Trip
We recently concluded a 12 day driving tour of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan with Caper Travel. It was most enjoyable !! The logistics arrangements were excellent - from tour planning , hotel selection , vehicle condition to driver. Mr Alok handled the planning, and Mr Vikram was our Tempo driver throughout the journey. Mr Vikram was very helpful , accommodating and patient throughout the tour, despite long hours of driving on the roads ( not to mention India traffic}. We would not hesitate to recommend Caper to our fellow travellers who are thinking of visiting India. Thank You Caper !
goochie33, London, United Kingdom
Golden triangle goa and mumbia
Just come back from an amazing 2 week trip to India. First we done the golden triangle which we chose to do the train trip from Delhi to Agra a must you have to do if not just for the experience. All the cities were wonderful but be prepared to see lots of temple one seems to run into another but wow the taj was my highlight along with the Hindu temple in Delhi. The driving the cows the dogs are everywhere are all an experience. Goa was beautiful we stayed at the taj exotica. In mumbia we done a city tour and ended our trip in the taj for afternoon tea another must. It is a exhilarating trip but one I will never forget. From booking with Manika to all the drivers and guides they were always there to meet us from the airport and hotels on time. They really looked after us thank you all.
Aileen M
Wonderful trip
We have just returned from our first trip to India and we must say it was absolutely fascinating. The itinerary was first class and covered everything we could have wished for. On arrival we were met by a very nice rep and driver who took us to our hotel and sorted out the necessary paperwork with us. We had our driver Vishan for our time in the north and he was terrific, kept the vehicle spotless and kept us supplied with water. We then flew to the south of India and met up with our driver Suhdeer who again was very nice and very informative about things as we drove along. The guides we had on all our trips were excellent and again very informative.
The only down side to it all was that in our package we paid for the drivers accommodation, food and allowance only to find out that the drivers don’t receive this money and if they want accommodation they have to pay for it themselves. We ended up paying one of our drivers an amount for the nights that we had him for him to get somewhere to sleep and food as we were concerned that if he slept in his car he wouldn’t be rested enough to take on the next day driving for 4-5 hours.
All in all Caper Travel are excellent in their planning and can’t fault them for that.
Urquiola, New York City, New York
Caper travel
Recently traveled to India on a private guided tour with Caper Travel. Ms. Mumtaz Khan worked with me on arranging my itinerary.
She was always available to answer all my concerns immediately. On my arrival in Delhi I was welcome with warm smile at the airport by a young gentleman name Kapol Joshi . My experience with the company was amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to India.
I would also like to mention the personal attention I received at Amritsar by Aman Shara and his lovely wife who welcomed me and my son to their home
and soon to open their beautiful hotel.
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