Mountaineering is an adventure sport that rejuvenates the body and excites the soul. It is an effort to leap over upto the heaven and inquest the spirit of fantasy. Mountaineering in India is not a new sport. Rather it evolved along with the evolution of the human race. Then there were hardly any means of transportation developed, thus, mountaineering initially developed in order to meet people and export goods across the border. Though man developed other modes for transportation with time, but his nature to take risks still persisted.
Himalayas are ideally suited for conducting mountaineering. The lofty peaks of the Himalayas that are very difficult to climb serve to be the ultimate destination that satiates your enthusiasm for indulging in mountaineering. Challenges offered by the Himalayas were accepted by man. He then conquered new heights and discovered new routes. Not only the professionals but the common man also took the sport seriously.
Courses in mountaineering are offered for the beginners in several institutes located in different parts of India. Necessary equipments are available in places where you indulge in mountaineering.
It is recommended for people who are overweight and suffer from either high or low blood pressure not to indulge in high altitude sports like mountaineering. People below 18 years and above 48 years of age are not allowed to participate in mountaineering by some institutes like the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports in Himachal Pradesh.
Precautions
Before indulging in mountaineering in the Himalayas make sure that you exercise regularly at least for two months. Before taking up mountaineering ensure that you have the appropriate level of fitness. You will have to present an evidence of the fact that you are good at handling technical equipments such as harness, ropes and several others. If you fail to do so you will not be allowed to participate in this sport.
Essential Equipments
All the equipments can be purchased or hired from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) located in Delhi. Carry along with you your personal medicines and a first aid kit. Communication will be possible only through wireless sets, do not forget to carry them. If you travel with us, all the arrangements will be made by us so as to make your expedition comfortable and memorable.
The innumerable challenging peaks in India serve as ideal mountain ranges offering a range of opportunities for mountaineering. Indulge in the adventure the mountain ranges in India offer. Satiate your zeal for mountaineering and adventurism in mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, the Nun-Kun Massif, hills of Manali and Uttranchal.
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