10 Best Adventure Places to Visit in Jammu and Kashmir

 

Also known as the Switzerland of east Jammu, Kashmir is famous for its mesmerizing beauty and experience. The beautiful valleys, hills, mountains, rivers, cultivation, and tradition of this place attract many tourists and adventure lovers.

Jammu and Kashmir can be called heaven for adventure lovers who love river Rafting, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Trekking, Camping, and Mountain Biking. And here goes the list of some of the most popular places among adventure seekers.Here,s a list of the 10 best places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir  on your journey through srinagar.

List of the 15 Popular Places for Adventure Sports in Jammu and Kashmir:

1. Skiing, at Gulmarg Resort

   

Skiing is one of the most famous adventurous sports and if you have some experience in skiing or someone is a fan of skiing, then skiing at Gulmarg resort is highly suggested for you. Much more than adventure, you will experience wide slopes, mountains in the clouds, and deep valleys. This will be a pure, beautiful, unparallel, and lifetime memorable experience.The time of January to mid-February is the perfect time if you are in the mood of trying skiing here. This is the time when the whole region of Jammu and Kashmir gets covered in a thick blanket of snow, and nature can’t be more beautiful than what you will experience here at this time. Moreover, many professionally trained skiing experts are also available during this time. 

2. Gondola Ride at Gulmarg

    

You’re mistaken if you think that gondolas will be a beautifully decorated boathouse. In Gulmarg, cable cars are called gondolas. It is at a great height and hence it can be called the world’s highest cable car service in a ski resort.Once again, it will be an adventure as well as mesmerizing activity to do. Adventurous because you will be at a great height and mesmerized as you will be able to see the beautiful trees, a mountain covered in snow, and rivers from great height. Read .

3. Ice Skating at Gulmarg

Famous for its cold weather throughout the year, Jammu and Kashmir freeze in winter, making perfect ice skating. The month of January and February is perfect for ice skating as winters make this place perfect for ice skating.Moreover, during this time, there are many types of equipment and instructors available in winter for ice skating.

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4. Skiing, at Patnitop                      Along with Gulmarg, Patnirop is also famous for skiing. Moreover, it is visited by many people from all over the country as well as the world for skiing throughout the year.And the best part of this place is that it is in Jammu and Kashmir.  So along with having an adventurous skiing experience, you will be able to see beautiful landscapes, snow-capped mountains, and valleys.  5. White Water Rafting, at Pahalgam Valley           River rafting is another popular adventurous sport, and river rafting can’t be more fun than doing it in summer, around June in the river of Pahalgam Valley.Besides having fun and adventure, you will experience a beautiful, exquisite scene of The Pahalgam Valley. You will be able to see a wide diversity of landscapes during this river rafting. 6. Mountain Biking from Srinagar his is perfect for those who love traveling on the mountain and experiencing the beauty of the exquisite valleys, mountains, and rivers through bikes. Different parts can be chosen according to the capability of the person who will ride the bike in Srinagar.Many paths are quite challenging and adventurous, so proper safety and choosing a path according to your limitations are highly suggested. 7. Paragliding in Sanasar                   Experiencing the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir from a great height and, going closer to it, from between the mountains and hills, and the river running down will be a lifetime memorable experience.Even imagining this makes you feel like you are in heaven. It seems like flying like a bird and admiring mother nature. The best time for paragliding here is May-June and September-October.  8. Camping at Sonmarg                  It is perfect for both nature lovers as well as adventure seekers at the same time. Being surrounded by the lessee mountains and the background music of the flowing river is what nature lovers carve for, and trekking at great heights is what adventure lovers carve for Sonamarg.

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9. Jeep Safari at Kashmir     If you don’t want to get distracted from admiring nature and feeling the thrill of walking, riding, trekking, or hiking, you can hire a jeep and explore the beautiful and adventurous areas of Kashmir. 10. Trekking in Vaishno Devi Besides being a highly reputed religious place for Hindus, it is also famous for trekking among adventurers. The people who come here for religious purposes also hire a pony or have a ride in Palki. Still, adventure seekers prefer trekking the path of 13 kilometers to reach the religious, serene, and calm temple of Vaishno Devi. March to June is perfect for trekking here, and many trekkers prefer trekking during the evenings or nighttime