ADVENTURE TOURISM by Ahanger HOBO
ADVENTURE TOURISM by Ahanger HOBO
The Kashmir Valley has bountiful natural assets, and whilst it is entirely possible to enjoy a relaxing and indulgent holiday in the valley, it is also too possible to go to the extreme side of recreation and try out the following sports in some of the earth’s most stunning locations.
Kashmir offers snow skiing and snowboarding, trekking, motor biking, mountaineering, white water rafting, water skiing, parasailing, and paragliding. Most of these activities can be accessed from Pahalgam or Gulmarg. Pahalgam has the most beautiful rivers for water sports and mountains for trekking whilst Gulmarg is the snow bazaar, with all snow-related activities on offer. Motorbiking between Srinagar and Leh, Ladakh is quite possibly the most breathtaking ride you could possibly hope for, scenically stunning and slightly scary! Enquire at the TRC in Srinagar.
Fishing
Ever since the British introduced and populated the Kashmir Valley with trout, they have literally taken fish to water and have established themselves as vital colonies in the mountain stream that flow from the Pir Panjal and Himalayan ranges.
The beauty of fishing in Kashmir is that you can choose a beautiful and easily accessible location that is within two hours drive of Srinagar, or you can take fishing to the next level and combine fishing in high-altitude lakes with an adventurous trek. Catching a big one is almost guaranteed.
The fishing season is open from April to September, but like everything, this is in nature’s hands and may lengthen or shorten according to conditions. You are permitted to fish from sunrise to sunset, only fly rods are to be used and no live bait is permitted. Only two rods per beat per day and 6 fish (including local breed) is the bag limit. You can fish almost anywhere and in the most sublime locations around the Kashmir valley, there are tourist huts and private accommodation orangler’s lodges. It is not necessary to bring your own equipment because it is available in Srinagar, although the quality of the equipment may not meet your high expectations.
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