Trekking and Mountaineering in India

The incredible mountains of Himalayas and Karakoram offers tremendous opportunities for trekking and mountaineering in India. The north Indian state of Uttaranchal including the areas of Garhwal and Kumaon and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, offer many venues for trekking and mountaineering in India. The glaciers, river valleys, steep cliffs and impressive mountains offer incredible trekking routes and mountaineering challenges for an incredible adventure holiday in India.

Accessible from Delhi, these mountaineering and trekking destinations in India should not be approached without adequate preparation and equipment, as well as permissions from government authorities. If you're prepared for the challenge, there's nothing quite like an adventure holiday trekking and mountaineering in Incredible India. It's sure to provide you with the adventure of a lifetime.

Two Institutes in India that offer courses and provide permits for mountaineering are

> The Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF),
Benito Juarez Road, Anand Niketan,
New Delhi - 110021
Tel: 671211, 602245, 6883412
Fax: 91-011-6883412

> Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (GMVN),
Kailash Gate, Muni-ki-Reti, Rishikesh,
Uttar Pradesh, India