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During the winter season, the mountains of Himachal, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir are seen covered with snow from all sides. In such a situation, people make plans to visit here with their family or friends. Beautiful views of nature can be seen at these places between November to March. People who like nature photography can also go here and click beautiful and attractive pictures of nature. Apart from this, one can get a chance to roam on snow covered mountains and do an adventure activity.
There are some adventure activities which can be done only on snowy mountains. In such a situation, if you are also planning to go on a trip to see snowfall during this time and you like doing adventure activities, then you can try these 5 activities.
skiing
In winter season, one can get a chance to go skiing on snow covered mountains. This involves sliding rapidly down a slope on white snow. Skis, boots, and poles are used for this. There are two types of skiing, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing. You can get a chance to go skiing in Auli in Uttarakhand, Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir and Manali and Solang Valley in Himachal Pradesh.
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snowboarding
In snowboarding both feet are on the same board. In this, one has to stand on a snowboard and descend down the snowy mountain slope. In this the body needs to maintain correct balance. This adventure activity is also very popular. One can get a chance to do this activity in Gulmarg, Auli and Solang Valley.
snowmobile ride
In this, a motor vehicle has been designed to ride on snowy mountains. It runs fast on snow. Traveling in a snowmobile on high snow covered mountains looks no less than a movie scene. This activity can be done in Shimla, Kullu and Spiti, Manali and Rohtang pass of Himachal Pradesh. Apart from this, one can also get a chance to ride snowmobile in Auli and Dhanaulti in Uttarakhand, Gulmarg and Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir.
Snowmobile Ride Adventure Activity (Credit: Pexels)
ice skating
This involves walking on snowy mountains wearing skates. Which is a different experience. People who know how to skate can try it. Shimla, Gulmarg and Auli are very famous for ice skating. Apart from this, ice skating can be done in ‘Snow World’ in many malls also these days.
Snow Trekking or Winter Trekking
Most people like trekking in the mountains. But the fun of trekking on snow covered mountains is different. When you reach the top of the mountain after passing through cold winds, frozen waterfalls, and snowy trails, the experience is different. You can get a chance to trek on snowy mountains in many places in Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
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There is some risk in doing these adventure activities. Therefore, while doing these activities, you should take special care of some things because there is a risk of injury. Also, try it only under the supervision of a professional. Also one should not go alone. There is risk in doing these activities.
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