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.

More photos of Kullu, Manali, Shimla are at Kullu Manali Shimla - Picasaweb