Mountaineering in India

Mountaineering started gaining recognition in India as a sport with the entry of the Europeans in the 18th century. Today, it has become one of the favorite adventure sports of the residents as well as tourists. Numerous options are offered for mountaineering tours in India. From the peaks suited to amateurs to the routes found taxing even by the professional mountaineers, India has it all. The most challenging options for mountaineering in India are provided by the Himalayan ranges.

The country of India is now home to a number of mountaineering institutes also. Both basic as well as the advanced level courses are offered here. In the northern regions of the country, one can enjoy the sport in the snow-capped mountain ranges of Kashmir and Ladakh. Then, there is the Lahaul and Spiti valley of the Himachal and a number of peaks in the Uttaranchal region. You can also climb your way to the 5 peaks of the Kanchanjunga Mountain, falling in the state of Sikkim. The six other northeastern states also provide numerous options for mountaineering tours in India.