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The
Mountaineering Institute & Allied Sports - This institute located at
Manali provides training facilities for basic and advanced climbing, both for
Indian nationals and foreigners. It also conducts rock climbing, skiing, heli-skiing
and high altitude trekking courses.
Trekking
Kullu-Manali region, together with Lahaul and Spiti areas, offer possibly the
best soft, medium and hard trekking opportunities. Besides the main Kullu and
Parbati valleys as also Lahaul and Spiti regions, there are many idyllic side
valleys, all leading to passes or snow covered summits of the Pir Panjal and
Himalayan ranges. Some popular treks in the Kullu Manali valley are - Raison-Malana-Chandra
Khani-Raison / Manali-Bhrigu-Rohtang Pass-Manali / Manali-Chhika-Hamta Pass-Manali
/ Raison-Padri-Khauli / Pass-Garsa-Raison / Manali-Chandratal-Manali.
Jeep Safari
A journey over the Manali - Leh road (the highest mountain road in the world)
through a vast mountain desert provides a memorable experience. Manali - Rohtang
Pass - Keylong, Lahaul, Kargah - Patseo - Ladakh, Lachu Lang La - Ramsey - Leh.
Manali - Leh - 490 km. Jeep Safaris over other routes are also available.
Skiing
13 km from Manali, Solang Valley has good skiing slopes equipped with an
excellent lift. A splendid valley between Manali and Kothi, it also offers
views of the glaciers and snow-capped mountain peaks. Season: January - March.
Gulaba slopes also provide good skiing.
Whitewater River Rafting
Many organized adventure companies organise rafting along the River Beas between
the stretch from Manali to Aut. The points where the rafting trips start from
are Raison and Mohal. Season: May to mid June.
Angling and Fishing
River Beas is said to abound with trout and salmon.
Paragliding - Organized by the local adventure companies in the summers
in Solang Valley.
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