Thursday, July 23, 2009

Kangra Valley-ideal place for adventure

Kangra valley that runs alongside of the Kullu valley is equally beautiful india, combines the charm of Shivalik mountain ranges soaring up into the sky on either side.

Kangra

Kangra Town Tourist Attractions are South of Triund, lies the ancient town of Kangra, 17 km from Dharamsala and overlooking the gushing torrent Ban-Ganga, reached after passing through beautiful valley that has the luxuriant and luminous quality of a Kangra painting.

Brajeshwari Devi Temple is situated in Kangra town. This temple was once filled with a legendary fortune in diamonds and pearls. Chintapurni is exactly 80 km south of Dharamsala, and Trilokpur have famous stone temples.

Kangra valley, is an ideal country for adventure and sports activities like mountaineering, trekking, rock climbing and fishing, it is this valley which witness annually hang gliding rally.

In the month of May and June a tented colony is set up by Himachal Pradesh tourism to facilitate hang-gliders. At this time all the roads lead to billing.

Most of the treks in Kangra valley start from Dharamsala, Palampur or Baijnath are of 5 to 8 days duration and ultimately terminate at Bharmaur and Chamba, over the majestic Dhauladhar ranges. Most of the treks are operational from May to October.

The regional mountaineering centre at dharamsala provides technical know-how and equipment besides organising adventure courses.

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