Sports and Adventures

Sports and Adventures of Jammu and Kashmir

Mountaineering

Location : Ladakh, J&K;
Trekking Season: May To Mid-October
Accessible Mountaineering Peaks: Suru Valley, Nun & Kun, Korakoram Range
Mountaineering Season: Mid-May To Mid-October

Skiing and Heliisking

Location : Gulmarg, Kashmir Region, J&K;
Heli-Skiing Base: : Apherwat Peak
Facilities: T-Bars & Chair Lifts, Toboggans, Sledges, Snow Cycles Skiing Season: December To March

Golfing in Gulmarg

Location : 56-km South West Of Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K;
Main Attractions: Alpather Lake, Golf Courses & Skiing
Altitude: 2,730m
Best Time To Visit: In Summer - May To September In Winter: November To February

Trout fishing

Location : Kashmir Region, J&K;
Best Season: April To October
Fishing Lakes: Krishanshar, Vishanshar, Gangabal And Nunkhol.
Rivers: Sindh & Wangat

Dachigam national park

Location : 22-km From Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K;
Area: 141-sq-kms.
Attractions: Kashmir Stag, Himalayan Black Bear, Markhor, Ibex, Exotic Birds
Best Time To Visit: Upper Dachigam - May-August Lower Dachigam: September- December
Bird Viewing: March To May

Gulmarg Biosphere reserve

Location : 48-km Southwest Of Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K;
Coverage Area: 180-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Musk Deer
Best Time To Visit: Mammal Viewing - September To March Bird Viewing: March To May