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Mountain Expeditions In India
Mountaineering Location : Himachal Pradesh, Garhwal, Ladakh and
Kumaon.
Mountaineering Destinations in India
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a favourite place of mountaineering
activities in India. The area near Manali, Beas Kund and
Hunuman Tibba are some of the popular mountaineering places in
Himalaya. Tibba is a perfect mountaineering spot for
beginners. The beautiful Chandra Bhaga
ranges, Great Pir Panjal and Dhaulandhar ranges are the famous points
for adventurous expedition.
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir has many destinations like
Num, Kun and Zanskar ranges . Climbing on a mountains at Kashmir is
like climbing up the heaven. The high peaks at Kashmir will not only
test your stamina but technical skills as well. Beautiful Ladakh,, is
the most adventurous mountaineering destination with a number of
high peaks testing mountaineers.
Garhwal
Garhwal attracts an large number of trekkers in India. Any one
who has love for nature or passion for adventure, Garhwal is a perfect
mountaineering spot for him.
Precautions :For Mountaineers
One important thing every Mounatineer should know is that
Mountaineering can be risky if you miss on even a very minute
precaution. One should consult a doctor to determine his physical
stamina and body resistance. All required medicines should be
carried in a bag with proper name chits, Dehydration is a
common problem so you must not forget to carry a bottle of water.. Moving in groups is always advisable as you can be in
touch with your friends, if need some help. Carrying your
identity card with yourself can really help. You may leave some
of your basic information with the organizers as well, Before
leaving for Mountain Expedition.
Permits and Licenses
For Foreign Nationals
If you are a foreign national, you may need permits to undertake
mountain climbing activity in India. It is a punishable offense
to climb a mountain without prior permission. You need to
register yourself with the regular authorities to avoid legal
hassles. Send your application with all documents at least three
months in advance to Indian Mountaineering Foundation. You have
to specifically inform about the destination, path, group, group
leader, number of days and past experience in mountain climbing.
As you reach India, you may inquire from the from police or army
headquarter about the expedition. They can also help you hire
porters and liaison officer to assist you throughout your trip.
You are expected to ensure yourself to cover for accident risks
and ground/helicopter search and rescue. All mountaineers are
expected to have X Mountaineering Visa endorsed on their visa by
Indian Embassy.
For Indian Nationals
Applications for mountaineering expedition should be sent to
state government or military base, 6 months in advance. Trekking
in restricted areas of Jammu and Kashmir should be undertaken
only after a clearance from military. Medical examination is a
must. Two weeks prior to the expedition, you must inform the
commissioner of police or defense base of a particular place;
about your trip. If any photographs are taken, they must be
first cleared from military. Insurance against all risks is
necessary with a credit letter for 35,000 and above if a
helicopter search is required.
Things to Carry
There are a number of equipments that you may require while on a
mountaineering expedition. Ropes, crampon (ice-climbing spikes),
gaiter, head lamp, snow goggles, chock (a metal device inserted
into rock as anchor; also, nut), butane gas, twin sling, shoes,
carabiners (oblong metal rings), harness seat, ice axe,
ascender, descender (a device used for rappelling), hammer,
tent, sleeping pad, rucksack, sleeping bag, jummar (device with
handles and is used in pairs to ascend a rope), pulley, and
helmet are the essentials.
Although most of these equipments can be hired or purchased from
Indian Mountaineering Foundation in Delhi or from the
departments of tourism offices of state governments but it is
the responsibility of the adventure tour operator, if you have
hired one.
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