Solang Valley - Sports and Adventures in Himachal Pradesh

Paragliding in Solang valley

Solang valley is situated around 15 KMs from Manali, well-known for the adventurous paragliding and Skiing activities. Skiing is only possible in winters. 

You can enjoy Paragliding in any time of the year except Monsoon. There are two types of paragliding here. One is at lower height and the other is from the top of the hill. For the second option you need to go up on the hill through rope-way. According to the option, they charge you from 500 to 1500 per person. There are so many parachutes, so usually you don't have to wait for your turn. 

A guide comes with you to drive the parachute. If feels really amazing, as you can see the birds flying along with you. You can see the beautiful green mountains below you. If you visit this place in winter or just after winter, these mountains are almost covered by the snow.  

Here there are so many professional photographers and videographers, taking photos and videos for the Para gliders. You can ask them to get your photo for 100 INR or video for 200 INR. 

Paragliding at Solang valley

Zorbing Ball

Zorbing is a giant semitransparent ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down about 200 meter height. You have to pay around 100 to 200 INR per person, but it all depends on your bargaining skills. They tie you with the inner wall of the ball, and then leave the ball for rolling it down. You get so much fun in this one, as you would like to go for it again and again. 

Zorbing Ball Ride

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Rohtang pass - Sports and Adventures in Himachal Pradesh

Skiing

Skiing is a very exciting sport, once you learn how to do it. You can get the skiing kit on rent, which includes ski poles, and ski skates. You can also hire a guide to teach you skiing. You can get a good bargain if you take the ski kit and guide from the same shop you buy the snow jackets on rent. 

At the beginning, you find little uncomfortable with ski skates, because they tend get crossed in one other. But gradually you start getting fun out of it. It is also kind of fun when you fall down in the snow. You would love to climb the snowy hill and come down dragging yourself on your ski skates.

Snow Tube ride 

You can enjoy this ride with your partner or alone. There is a rubber tube in which you need to seat. And then they push you from the top of the snow-capped hill. It is amazingly funny, and you would love to do it again. Try to stop screaming, I am sure you cannot.

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Kullu, Manali, Shimla - Sports and Adventures in Himachal Pradesh

River crossing in Manali

          The beautiful river Beas flows through Manali. Hence at many places you can enjoy river crossing sport. The task is to reach from one end to the other end over the flowing river. They tie you with a safety hook, and you have to start holding the roap. While crossing you get wet by the chilled river water, which adds more thrill and fun to this adventure.

River crossing in Manali

River rafting in Kullu

          The river rafting experience in Kullu valley is mind blowing. The water of river Beas is icy cool and clean. It was cloudy evening and raining slowly adding more trill to our ride. You can seat 6-8 people in a rafting boat. You get 1-2 guides along with you. They charge you around 300 to 600 per person for the whole package which includes safety jackets. It also depends on the distance in KMs you want to travel. We had the ride for 14 KMs. The flow of the river is very fast, and due to small and big rocks in the way it turns out to be a real adventures experience.

River rafting in Kullu

River rafting in Kullu

There are some points where the river flow is little slow, here you get the chance to get some pictures and enjoy the view of surrounding hills. After the ride is completed they bring you back to the starting point by road. 

Horse riding in Koofri

Koofri is a small village on hill near Shimla. If you are visiting Shimla, you must visit this beautiful place. There is big hilly garden, fun world, apple trees, etc. to enjoy here. It is a memorable experience to be here.

Down the hill you see so many horses, as the tourists must have to go up by Horse ride. You have to pay the fix amount per person. I would like to call this experience as an adventure because the way is very muddy and curvy. Many times you get the feeling of falling down from the horse, but you never! There is a narrow point on the way on the top of the deep valley. You would miss a heartbeat if you are afraid of being at height.

Finally, you reach up on the hill. Don't forget to get cell number of the man guiding your horse, to call him back for the return journey.

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