By jeep, car or on motorcycle, You can explore the enormous variety Himachal has on offer. By jeep, the Trans Himalayan tracts can steadily unfold their natural and manmadc wonders. Along one of the highest highways in the world, you can drive out of Manali, cross the Rohtang Pass ( 3980 m), and move through arid Lahaul to Leh and Ladakh. From Shimla, through picturesoue Kinnaur, you drive through the haunting landscapes of Spiti and over the Kunzam Pass ( 4551 m ), enter Lahaul. Himachal has an extensive network of roads and tracks there arc about 26,000 kms of metalled highways.
The choice of both route, season and vehicle are important. Cars may not be able to handle the rougher tracks but in no way does this curtail the range of possible experiences. SUVs remain the easiest vehicles to tackle roads that are smooth and rough. Motorcycle drives through Himachal are becoming increasingly popular with a variety of domestic and international tourists. Often enough, these are coupled with camping, trekking and a spot of dirt-riding and these two wheelers have an edge in able to negotiate difficult terrain and narrow paths.
Himachal is also the venue for several short and some lengthier rallies and motor-sport competitions. Since 1999, the 'Raid de Himalaya' has been a significant event on a national and international level; Himachal hosts a major segment of the Raid.
- Adventure & Sports in Himachal
- Golf
- Day Hikes
- Trekking
- Camping
- Heli Skiing
- Skiing
- Ice Skating
- Para Gliding
- Angling
- Still Water Sports
- River Rafting
- Mountain Cycling
- Vehicle Safaris
- Mountaineering & Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Eco-Tourism and Himachal
- Health and Fitness
- A Request
- Some Facts Regarding Travelling to Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti
- Important Distances
- Useful addresses and Websites
