Jammu and Kashmir adventure tourismoffers the tourists with a wonderful opportunity to explore the vast terrains of the exotic Himalayan mountain ranges. Endowed with natural scenic beauty, Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most sought after tourist destinations of India. Apart from natural beauty, the unique landscape of Jammu and Kashmir also encourages one to find out one's inherent sporting caliberThe spirit of adventure and desire to explore leads us to scale mountains and dive deep in the oceans. J&K is one the most sought after destinations in India for adventure activities. The foothills of Jammu, the magnificent mountains of Ladakh, and the lakes and valleys of Kashmir that soar high into the skies offer a number of activities for people of all age groups. In fact, every region of the state offers a number of adventure activities depending on the geographical structure and climatic conditions.
The land adventure sports in Jammu and Kashmir include trekking in the high mountains and skiing on the snowy slopes in Gulmarg which has become world famous for its skiing facilities. Mountaineering and trekking in the steep hills of the Karakoram Range and Himalayas is a challenging task along with other places like Ladakh and Zanskar where you can pursuit similar sports.
The aero adventure sports in Jammu and Kashmir include Para gliding and hot air ballooning in the Zanskar and Sanasar valleys with a number of training camps set up for tourists. The water adventure sports in Jammu and Kashmir include cruising, trout fishing, water skiing and white water rafting in the rivers of Indus and Zanskar and the Dal and Nagin Lakes.
Adventure sports in Jammu and Kashmir amidst the breathtaking landscapes and rugged natural beauty is a pleasurable experience and the most popular sports among all are the trekking, camping and river rafting. Gulmarg also has one of the highest green golf courses as well as a clubhouse which provides all the facilities required for golfing as well as provides temporary memberships to players.
