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Mountaineering is not an easy sport and requires strong and fit mental and physical fitness. Unforeseen dangers like bad weather, snowstorm, heavy rainfall or avalanche are quite common at a higher altitude. But the ecstasy of conquering these dangers and reaching the pinnacle is what bring adventure enthusiasts into this sport.
Mountaineering in India was introduced by the Europeans in the 18th century AD. Adventure Mountaineering Tours in India enables you to climb some of the highest and beautiful mountain peaks of the world. You can also have a close encounter with some of the well-preserved ancient Himalayan cultures untouched by modernity and advancement in your pursuit to reach to the top. There are several mountain peaks in India to choose your destination for mountaineering tours in India depending on your experience. If you are a newcomer in this sport, than small mountains are sufficient for you while if you are an experienced climber then high mountain peaks are waiting to be captures. The peaks in India are divided into different categories such as 'Open', 'Virgin', 'Border', 'Trekking' and 'Other Peaks' depending on their altitudes and accessibility.
In India, you can undertake mountaineering tours at Lahaul Spiti and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, several peaks in Garhwal and Kumaon region of Uttaranchal, Sikkim and Ladakh and Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir. The important and popular mountain peaks for mountaineering in India are the Arjuna (6200 m), Brahma (6400 m), Nun (7135 m), Kun (7077 m) and the Pinnacle (6930 m) in Jammu and Kashmir, Mulkila (6517 m), Deo Tibba (6001 m) and Menthosa (6443 m) in Himachal Pradesh, Nanda Devi (7817 m), Trishul (7120 m), Kedarnath (6940 m) and Gauri Parbat (6719 m) in Uttaranchal and Kanchenjunga (8435 m) and Rathong (6678 m) in Sikkim.
The best period to undertake mountaineering tours in India is the summers. You can climb mountains from March to October while avoiding rainy season between July and September because landslides are frequent during this time. Special permission from the Government of India is required prior to mountain climbing tour. A peak loyalty has to be paid depending upon the height of the peak, which you want to climb. The Indian Mountaineering Foundation designates a Liaison Officer for each mountaineering tour. People suffering from low or high blood pressure, heart patients and overweight people should not undertake mountaineering tours. Before embarking mountaineering tours, you must undergo a complete physical examination.
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