Trekking and adventure tourism in Dehradun reveals a harmony between the supreme beauty and the harshness of nature. Adventure sports like trekking, jeep safari, skiing, camping, and many other water-sports offer a chance to witness the wild beauty of the greater Himalayan range and alpine meadows.
Some of the major sports of trekking and adventure tourism in Dehradun are :
Mountaineering
some of the most sought after destinations of mountaineering are:
- Bander punch
- Swaragrohini I
- Swaragrohini II
- Jwala Devi
- George Everest
- Bhadraj Temple
- Shivalik ranges
- Doon valley
- Dakpather
- Asan Barrage
River Rafting
River rafting in the boisterous Ganges satisfies the adrenaline movement of the rafters.
Para Gliding
The hot air waves from the Gangetic plains and the cold air from the Himalayas create an ideal condition for para gliding and para sailing.
Skiing - Mundali
Situated 129 km from Dehradun (via Chakrata), Mundali offers a vivid view of the snow capped Himalayas.
Water-sports
Asan Barage water resort - GMVN has developed a water sports resorts at Asan Barrage that facilitates water sports like water skiing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, etc.
Angling and Fishing
In the fresh waters of Ganges and Kali, we can find nearly 31 species of freshwater fish, trout, murrel, catfish and cyprinids- a treat for the anglers!
Mountain biking
Bidhauli is a picturesque wilderness destination, some 20 kilometer away from Dehradun.
So tourists, what say? Why not explore the mysterios depths of the Doon valley in Dehradun!
Last Updated on 14 March 2013
