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RAFTING
The
Beas
River flowing through
Kullu
valley is suitable for not only white water rafting but is ideal for
canoeing and kayaking too. The Beas River from the Manaki to Jhiri near
Bajaura in
Kullu
district has become very popular among the lovers of river rafting and
many competitions have been organised in the same.
The trip starts from Mohal and covers a total distance 10-kms. The season
normally starts from May to mid-June and rest depends on the arrival of
monsoon. The various clubs provide the basic equipment required for the
water sports. more...
SKIING
Near Manali there are some slopes, which have been rated the best for
skiing in the world. The Solang Nullah, Patalsu, Kothi, Marhi and
Rohtang
slopes are very good for skiing in the winters as well as in summers. In
fact Patalsu and Rohtang slopes are the only places where one can do
summer skiing.
The slopes are being further developed to accommodate more trainees and
tourists.
The
national level skiing competition is held on the slopes of Solang Nullah
and the winter carnival is organised at Manali. The place has immense
potential to offer some world-class ski slopes and they are being
developed on the same lines. There are private organisations that provide
training as well as equipment for skiing. The Mountaineering Institute has
put up a small ski lift at Solang Nullah. more...
PARAGLIDING
Paragliding is a combination of hang gliding and parachuting. In
parachuting one has to jump from an aircraft whereas in paragliding one
has to run down hill. The slopes of Solang Nullah provide just the right
kind of slopes for paragliding during summers. There are organisations,
which offer packages for paragliding. One can hire equipment from the
private organisations in Manali and around. more...