Uttranchal : Mountaineering

Peak Booking Fees, Inner line restrictions, Import of Equipment, Camera Permits, Insurance, Medical Attention and Evacuation Procedures have been laid down in detail by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation based in Delhi. This is the National apex body for the sport in India.

For Expedition permits and other details, please contact:

Indian Mountaineering Foundation Benito Juarez Marg Anand Niketan, New Delhi - 21
Tel: O11 - 671211

Himachal Pradesh : Mountaineering & Rock Climbling

Rock climbing is often seen as the basic stage for mountain climbing. It can also be treated as an independent sport, since it is basically climbing a rock face, using only hands and feet with a safety rope.

The area around Manali, presently forms the core of mountaineering in Himachal. The Beas Kund region and lower reaches of the Hanuman Tibba (5930 m), the Manali and Shitidhar peaks around the source of river Beas and Deo Tibba (6001 m) (Kullu) area are suggested for beginners with some experience.

The Chandra Bhaga ranges, the Pir Panjal and Dhalaudhar ranges are existing. The State also has several other areas where Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali and its branch at Dharamsala (Kangra) offer this activity. Courses are also available with the institute.

Assam : Mountain Biking

The Hilly terrain offers very good challenge to Mountain Bikers. The Tourism Department in collaboration with The Assam Tourism Development Corporation and other adventure organisations had organised several bicycle and motorbike rallies in and outside the state. Several foreign groups including individual tourists have visited the state by Mountain Bike.