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Golf :
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At Naldhera, 23 kms
beyond Shimla is one of the oldest golf courses in India. The course, whose
topography is absolutely natural, was originally placed by the british Viceroy
of India, Lord Curzon. This is a par 68, nine hole course which is regarded as
one of the most challenging in the country. In the repeat nine, the yardage
somewhat increases. The links are maintained by Himachal tourism.
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Trekking :
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The main trekking areas in Himachal are the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal
ranges, routes over the passes between the Shimla region and the Kullu
valley, the numerous treks out of kullu and select tracks in the
Trans-Himalayan regions of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti. Most trekking
areas are between 1,500 metres and 6,000 metres.
With well over two hundred and seventy defined trails, the variation in
terrain is also enormous. Low scrub-land and paths through paddy fields,
give way to trails strewn with pine needles. Then come woods of oak and
flowering rhododendron, which merge into forests of Himalayan cedar -
'deodar' - and spruce. On most trails, small pastoral hamlets dot the
way. Cunningly hidden between the high mountains, are passes which were
once known only to migrant shepherds and dare-all traders. These lead to
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Kufri, near Shimla is one of the
oldest places in India to be Associated with skiing during winter. Above
Kufri, the Mahasu ridge also has good slopes. Comprehensive facilities
exist at Narkanda, 64 kms from Shimla. There is a range of slopes,
including a beginners run, an advanced slope and a slalom run. Winter
and summer skiing are possible in the Solang area near Manali.
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Camping
Camping is perhaps the best way of enjoying the wonders of nature given
to Himachal and sharing the warmth of its people. You can carry your own
gear along or opt for any of the several camps that are pitched in
various parts of the state. These camps offer accommodation, catering
and a variety of activities like hikes, fishing, nature-tours and
rafting. Most of these offer quality facilities and services. Himachal
tourism has camps at Sarchu in Lahaul and in addition to
built-accommodation, tents are available at Sangla and Kalpa in Kinnaur
and at Kaza in Spiti.
Para-Gliding
Riding the warm thermal currents of the air, is perhaps the closest man
has ever come to sailing the skies as free as a bird. Almost at will,
you dip and wheel high over the hills and valleys. The bald peak of
billing, above the Buddhist monastery of Bir in Kangra, has been the
venue for five national and three international hang-gliding rallies
since 1984. The site is perfect for para-gliding too. This sport is a
mix of sky diving and hang-gliding. A fairly recent sport that is
steadily gaining popularity, para-gliding is possible at various places
in the state. Places where para-gliding is done regularly are - Bundla
Dhar near Bilaspur, in the Kullu valley and at Intkali in the Pabbar
valley near Rohru.
Mountaineering
Rock climbing is often seen as the basic stage for mountain climbing.
Yet it may also be treated as an independent sport, where its most basic
level is climbing a rock face, using only hands and feet and a safety
rope. The area around Manali, presently forms the core of mountaineering
in Himachal. The Beas Kund region and lower reaches of the Hanuman Tibba,
the Manali and Shitidhar peaks around the source of the river Beas, and
the Deo Tibba area, are suggested for beginners with some experience.
The Chandra Bhaga ranges, the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges are an
exsiting focus. The state also has several other areas where
mountaineering is possible.
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