Adventure in Uttarakhand(A New Emerging Adventure Tourism

Destination)

BIDHU B MISHRAINDIAN INSTITUTE OF

TOURISMAND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

NOIDA

Uttarkhand formally  Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Land of the Gods“.

Uttarakhand's name is derived from the Sanskrit words uttra  meaning north and khandm means country or a part of country

Country - India

District(s) - 13

Established- 9 November 2000 (27th)

Capital - Dehradun

Largest city - Dehradun

Population - 84,79,562

Official languages - Hin., Kum,Gar,

Area - 53566 km2

Fast Facts

Northern Indian State

Adjoining districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Borders Tibet on the north, east, west & South.

In January 2007, name officially changed.

Introduction

Uttarakhand was formed on the 9th November 2000 as the 27th State of India

Its Located at the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges

It is largely a hilly State, having international boundaries with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east On its north-west lies Himachal Pradesh, while on the south is Uttar Prades

It is rich in natural resources especially water and forests with many glaciers, rivers, dense forests and snow-clad mountain peak

It has a vast tourism potential in adventure, leisure, and eco-tourism

The State is rich in mineral deposits like limestone, marble, rock phosphate, dolomite, magnesite, copper, gypsum, etc

There is a total of 54,047 handicraft units in the state

Uttarakhand has emerged as a significant destination for investments in manufacturing industry, tourism and infrastructure

It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region on the north; the Mahakali Zone of the Far-Western Region, Nepal on the east.

The state is divided into two division , Gharwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts

The State is carved out of Uttar Pradesh. It occupies 17.3% of India's total land area with 51,125 sq km

Uttarakhand is ideal for several adventure sports

activities because of its Geographical attributes, For adventure sports lovers many national and international competitions of Skiing, Mountaineering, Water rafting, Rock climbing etc. are held annually. The many thrills the state has on offer range from treks to white water rafting to paragliding to biking are sufficient to entice the adventure-bound souls to explore and experience the newer highs.

. Adventure sports like trekking, ice-skiing, white water rafting, sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, yachting, water-skiing and parasailing.

Adventure in Uttarakhand

MountaineeringParaglidingRiver raftingWhite river raftingKayakingSkiingTrekkingBungee jumpingJungle safariCamping

Mountaineering

Paragliding

River rafting

White river rafting

Kayaking

Skiing

Trekking

Bungee jumping

Jungle safari

Camping

DESTINATION COVERED

RISHIKESHNAINITALALMORAAULI MUSSOORIERANIKHETKAUSANI

Though Hemkund Sahib is a popular Sikh pilgrimage centre, its challenging 19 km challenging trek from Govindghat to the Hemkund lake, invites lakhs of trekking enthusiasts.

MAJOR SKIING ZONES

Major Skiing zones in Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand are:

AuliDayara BugyalMundaliMunsyari

MAJOR TREKKING ZONE

ChandrashilaDeoria TalDronagiriHar-ki-DoonKakbhusandi LakeKauri PassValley of FlowersVasuki TalHemkhud sahib

WHITE WATER RAFTINF ZONES

KaudiyalaRishikesh Paudi

RISHIKESH

Rishikesh is a small town and a municipal board in Dehradun district in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India. Scenically located where the Holy GangesRiver comes down from the Himalayas.

The town of Rishikesh lies in the foothills of the Himalayas of the Garhwal region. It is the gateway to the upper Garhwal region

Rishikesh is also a Gateway to the World Heritage site Valley of Flowers National Park - The 8th Wonder of the World & Char Dham yatra

Rishikesh as appering the Adventure Capital of India for the adventure seekers as Rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking expeditions to the Himalayan Peaks and for the White River Rafting. Also, International Yoga week which attracts participation from across the world, is held here, every year, in February on the banks of the holy Ganga.

ACTIVITIES

RaftingCliff jumbingClimbing & rapellingCampingKayakingCanoeningSwingBungee jumpingFlying foxYoga & trekking

RISHIKESH

Rafting Body surfing and cliff jumpingRappelling & rock climbingWaterfall trekkingKayaking Canyoninghiking

NAINITAL

Nainital is a popular hill station in Uttarakhand and headquarters of nainital district in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas.

Beautiful hill town & attractive summer destination for north Indians and also from other parts of the country

Situated at an altitude of 2,084 metres (6,837 ft) above sea level

Out of which the highest are Naina (2,615 m (8,579 ft)) on the north, Deopatha (2,438 m (7,999 ft)) on the west, and Ayarpatha (2,278 m (7,474 ft)) on the south.

Winter in Nainital is freezing cold, temperatures falling below zero .

Nainital gets its annual snowfall during the months

from December up to February.

How to ReachAir: The nearest Airport is Pant Nagar, at a distance of 65 km

Rail: Kathgodam (34) is the nearest railhead.

Road: Nainital is well connected via roads.

Camping Paragliding Parasailing, Birding - Bird Watching, Kayaking, River Rafting, Hill Climbing, Horseback Riding, Trekking, Sunset Rock Climbing.

ALMORA

Almora, another popular hill station of Uttarakhand is known as the cultural capital of Kumaon.

This town is situated on a 5 km mountain range situated at an altitude of 1,650 m and from a distance its shape resembles a horse shoe

Almora is known for its cultural heritage, handicrafts, cuisine and wildlife.

The eastern portion of the ridge is known as Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat

Famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled with an easy accessibility, Almora promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments.

How to ReachAir: The nearest Airport is Pant Nagar (127 km)

Rail: The nearest Railway station is Kathgodam (90 km)

Road: Almora is well connected by roads with the major north Indian cities. Delhi (380 km), Pithoragarh (122 km), Nainital (66 kms).

Local Transport:

Private Taxis and Jeeps are available for local transport.

 

AULI

Auli is a sking destination of India located in Uttarakhand.

December end to March is best season for skiing lovers. Here skiing participant find best slop for skiing in Asia.

In the summer season Auli is surrounded by green bugyal. Trekking lover take route from here for Kauri Pass Trek.

Auli, 8 km from Joshimath one can take ropeway from Joshimath to reach Auli.

It is an ideal destination for winter games specially SkiingA 3 km long slope ranging from a height of 2519 to 3049 m is a major attraction.

The skiing activity in Auli run by  Goverment and local experienced and professional skiing instructer.

 

How to Reach Auli 

Air : Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant near Dehradun (280 Km). Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines operate daily flights to Dehradun from New Delhi.

Rail : Nearest railhead is Rishikesh / Haridwar which is connected from Delhi by Shatabdi Exp., from Bombay by Bandra-Dehradun Exp. and from Calcutta by Howrah-Doon Exp. and from Lucknow by Gorakhanath/Doon Exp. Rishikesh to Joshimath by road. 

Road: Auli is well connected with road through Joshimath. The best option is to travel from Delhi by road. Delhi to Haridwar is 229 kms. on National Highway NH-58. The climb from Haridwar to Joshimath is 257 kms. and takes about 13 to 15 hours.

MUSSOORIE

Mussoorie, the queen of the hills, is one of the most popular and fascinating hill resort of northern India.

Its green hills and varied fauna and flora make it a colourful and picturesque hill station, and Panoramic view of the Doon valley.

The town presents fairyland atmosphere to the tourists.

Best season to visit mussoorie March to July and September to October.

Kempty fall is a destination where adventure activity is to be performed.

Treking also a adventure activity which can be performed.

How to Reach Mussoorie

Air: Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is the nearest Airport for reaching Mussoorie (24 kms).

Rail: Nearest Railhead is Dehradun (35 kms). Taxis are available from Dehradun railway station to Mussoorie 

Road: Mussoorie is connected by regular bus services to all the major centers of tourist interest in the region. Direct buses are also available for Mussoorie.

KAUSANI

Kausani With a total area of 5.2 sq. km, situated at a height of 1890 m above sea level, located 51 km north of Almora.

The best season is between April to June and again between September to November.

How to Reach

By Air The nearest airport is Pant Nagar, (178 kms). One can hire a taxi from Pant Nagar

to reach Kausani By Rail The nearest railway station is Kathgodam (141 kms), from there one starts the

climb to Kausani via Almora. An equally beautiful route is via Ranikhet (163 kms). By Road Kausani is linked to several other hill stations by road. Some of the major road

distances are: Almora-51 kms, Rainkhet-60 kms, Pithoragarh-107 kms, Gwaldam-39 kms and Nainital-117 km. From Delhi it is 431 kms away. 

RANIKHET

 Situated at a height of 1,829 meters, with an area of 21.76 sq. km.

Ranikhet has too much to present to the visitors - a healthy climate, tall coniferous trees, vast green meadows, tranquil surroundings, perfect peace and warm, open-hearted people.

Every season has its own irresistible charm.

This is what makes Ranikhet an all-season destination. Ranikhet also boasts of one of the best hill golf greens (9 holes) in the country.

How to ReachAir:Nearest Airport is Pant Nagar, at a distance of 119 km.Rail:Kathgodam (86 km.) is the nearest railhead.Road:Ranikhet is well connected via roads. Roads run

through Haldwani, Bhowali and Khairna during all seasons. Ranikhet has direct bus links with Nainital (60 km), Kathgodam (86 kms), Ramnagar (96 kms) and Delhi (366kms).

UTTARKASHI

District : Uttarkashi Distance : 372 km NE of Delhi.

Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage centre, equated with Varanasi or Kashi in divinity. It is located in a wide stretch of a valley, this picturesque town is also the district headquarter. Uttarkashi as its name suggests is Kashi of north (Uttar). It is also called the land of gods and goddesses. Uttarkashi Town has 32 temples at present. Every year on the occasion of ''Magh Mela'' (January 14), people from far and near visit Uttarkashi to take a holy dip in Bhagirathi along with the idol of their local deities.

Itinerary for Uttarakhand Adventure

1St Itinerary

Duration : 06 Nights / 07 DaysDestination Covered :

 Delhi - Nainital - Kausani - Ranikhet - Delhi

Day 01 : - (Delhi to Nainital 322 kms) 

Early morning departure for Nainital , check in Hotel, Free for town walk evening one market visit 

Day 02 :-(Naintal) 

Local sight seen Bhimtal, Naukuchiyatal, hanumangari and back to hotel ,night stay at Hotel, if you are in tested for 3kms trek for Tiffen Top, Night stay at hotel 

TIFFIN TOP: - (2290 MT) also known as Dorothy's seat -in memory of an English lady Mrs. Kellet Dorothy, who was killed in an air crash Tiffin top is a short trek of about 3 kms from Nainital and provides excellent view of the Himalayas and the town 

BHIMTAL:-(1371 MT) About 22 kms from Nainital, nestled in a beautiful pristine valley, this jem of a lake is the largest around Nainital. The beauty is enhanced by a small Island surrounded by crystal blue water. 

Day 03 : - (Nainital -Almora via khairna- Kausani 120kms.) 

Early morning departure for Kausani sight seen enroute over night stay at hotel 

Day 04 : - Kausani 

Full day Visit KausaniKAUSANI: - (1890 MT) 120 Km from Nainital 1ies the beautiful town of Kausani -also called the Switzerland of India. It provides an enchanting sunrise over the Himalayas -a rich experience, which will remain alive in your memories for lifetime

Day 05 : - (Kausani - Ranikhet 100 kms) 

Early morning departure for Ranikhet sight seen enrote overnight stay at hotel 

Day 06 : - Ranikhet

 RANIKHET :-(1829 MT) This beautiful hill resort is about 63 km from Nainital. Its beauty lies in its simplicity - beautiful pine trees create a nostalgic feeling. The orchards, the temples, the joy grounds will back on you again and again to its fold 

Day 07 : - Ranikhet -Delhi(361kms) 

Morning departure for Delhi Tour conclude, 

Deluxe Accomodation:Nainital: Hotel Arif CastleKausani: Suman Royal resort.(Dlx Room)Ranikhet: Chevron Fairheaven.

Standard Accomodation:Nainital: Hotel Elphinston / Chevron Fairheaven.Kausani: Suman Royal resort.(Std Room)Ranikhet: Parwati Inn. 

THE ABOVE TOUR COST ARE INCLUSIVE OF:- • Hotel accommodation for One Couple.• Tata Indica Car as according your tour plan at your disposal with driver as per the tour programmed.• Fuel, parking, toll taxes, Interstate taxes• Welcome Drink on arrival at hotel • Morning tea Breakfast and Dinner • Daily use of Indoor activities • All taxes 

THE ABOVE TOR COST DOES NOT INCLUDES :- • Hotel accommodation in Delhi, Rail fare, air fare, lunches, portage, guides, entrance fees to places of visit,• Damages/ claims of any kind, Expenses of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry bill etc.• Any other services not mentioned above.

2nd Itinerary 02 NIGHTS/03 DAYS RAFTING

Day 01 : Arrive Hardwar, after breakfast transfer to Shivpuri (16 Kms beyond Rishikesh). Arrive Ganga Banks by lunch. Check into your river side tented camp. Later proceed for the first rafting trip from Marine drive to the camp. You are received hereby our experienced staff including trip leader and guides. After a session of briefing by the Trip leader we start an interesting encounter rapids like Good Morning, LMT, Three blind mice. Evening at leisure to enjoy a game of volley ball or go on a fun treasure hunt trek. Later bon-fire, followed by dinner. Overnight Camp. 

Day 02 : After breakfast, we start our second encounter with mighty river Ganga to include rapids like Micky, Shivpuri, Golf Course, Roller Coaster etc. Pull out at Neem Beach. Drive back to the camp. Evening bon-fire and dinner. Overnight Camp. 

Day 03 : After breakfast, transfer to Hardwar lunch enroute. Later, visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti. After Dinner, Dep. to Railway Station. Tour Terminate.  

Tour Includes : 

Accommodation for 3 days/02 nights in deluxe river facing Swiss tents.

All meals & Tea/Coffee.  Two Rafting trips with all safety equipment

e.g. Life-Jacket, Helmet, Paddle, Throwbag etc.All Transfers

Nutrition for Adventure Racing(MEAL PLAN)

Adventures races are endurance races that cover a variety of distances, durations and terrain. These events are usually 'continuous' and all adventure races include more than one discipline, commonly trail-running, off-road trekking, mountain-biking and kayaking or canoeing. Adventure races differ greatly so you should research the event requirements. They are scheduled throughout the year so competitors should choose their key races and allow sufficient time for recovery between their chosen events. Some well known adventure races in Ireland include Gaelforce, Achill ROAR and Killarney Adventure Race.

Routine endurance training increases your daily energy (calorie), carbohydrate and protein needs.  Failure to meet your daily nutrient needs can lead to persistent fatigue, poor recovery, illness, and unwanted weight loss. For this reason, a diet and hydration plan that meets your nutrient and fluid needs are vital to performing at your best.

Training Diet

Carbohydrate is the most critical fuel source for adventure race training. Carbohydrate is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. Fuel stores are limited so regular replenishment is essential. A diet high in carbohydrate is essential to keep these levels topped up.

Good sources of carbohydrates include:

Bread/Baps/RollsCerealsPotatoes/Pasta/RiceDairy foods; milk and yoghurtsFruitSweets and jamsScones/Crackers/Fruit cakeSports drinks and gelsDepending on volume, frequency and intensity of

training, daily carbohydrate requirements range from 8-12g/kg body weight.

Protein needs are also heightened to meet daily protein turnover needs and assist in muscle repair. Good quality

 To meet high requirements, ideally these should be consumed at every meal. For example, a dairy product in the morning, some meat and nuts at lunch time and a lean meat in the evening. Protein supplements may also be used, but should be considered in line with overall goals. Great foods to use around exercise include both protein and carbohydrate, such as a dairy snacks, peanut butter sandwiches or nut-containing muesli bars. Daily requirements for protein in athletes range from 1.4-1.7g/kg body weight.

sources of protein include:

MeatsPoultryFishDairy foodsNuts and seedsPeas, beans and lentilsEggs

Fruit and vegetables should be included in the diet to ensure the athlete meets their daily vitamin and mineral needs. Aim for five servings a day.

RecoveryTo recover from training and to replenish fuel

stores for the next training session, you should eat after training. 1-1.5g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight should be consumed within 30 minutes of exercise where possible and a small portion of protein (e.g. 0.2g per kg body weight) is ideal.

Top tips for your training diet

Increase the number of eating occasions (6-8 times /day). Base all meals and snacks around the following foods which are high in carbohydrate.

Reduce your intake of high fat foods e.g. chocolate, cakes, fried foods, full fat cheese.

Training is a good time to experiment with the type and timing of food you consume before running in order to avoid any digestive discomfort like stomach cramps, diarrhoea or wind.

It is important to trial different carbohydrate replacement drinks (sports drinks, gels, bars etc.) during your training to make sure that they do not upset your stomach or give you diarrhoea.

Remember isotonic/sports drinks will provide fluid and top up your daily carbohydrate intake.

Remember to choose a snack containing both carbohydrate and protein within 30 minutes of stopping training (see post exercise snack list).

Ensure adequate rest in between your training sessions.

Fluid Needs

During training you will lose fluid through sweating. Unless those fluid losses are replaced by drinking (sports drinks/water), you run the risk of becoming dehydrated which can cause fatigue and impair your performance.

Maintaining hydration levels throughout the event can be a challenge. Particularly in hot conditions it can be easy to become dehydrated. It is important to evaluate your sweat losses and fluid needs during training. Competitors may need to balance carrying weight with minimum water intake requirements due to the carrying capacity of fluids for long sections without refill possibilities. Training is a good opportunity to practice fluid replacement. Suitable drinks during training include water, diluted fruit juices and sports drinks.

Pre-event

Ensure your last meal the day before the event is high in carbohydrate with a lean protein source. Eat what worked for you during training and avoid trying new foods at this late stage.

A high carbohydrate, low fat, low fibre meal should be eaten 2-3 hours before the event, for example: Cereal (muesli/porridge/cornflakes) and low fat milk And/or white bread toast with low fat spread and

jam/marmalade Fruit/Fruit juice Low fat yoghurt

Extra snacks can be taken before the race to boost your carbohydrate (cereal bars, isotonic drinks/yogurts).

Ensure you start the event fully hydrated. A general guide is to drink 400-600ml in the 2 hours leading up to the event.

During the event

ake 30-60g of carbohydrate every hour e.g. 600 – 1000ml isotonic drink, 1.5-2 packets gels or 40-75g dried fruit (or a combination of these).

Experiment with what works for fuelling during training and find out if fluids/gels will be available during the race so you can experiment with these brands in training.

During the bike leg in an adventure race is a great opportunity to eat compared to the running leg.

Fluids – a general guideline is to drink 150-200ml every 15 minutes. The aim is to lose no more than 2% of your body weight during exercise (e.g. 1.5kg for a 70kg person). For endurance events there is a rare chance that a competitor could drink too much with potentially fatal consequences. If you are exercising for more than four hours in hot weather, drink no more than 800ml per hour, be guided by thirst and sip a sports drink that contains sugar and salt instead of plain water.

Evidence suggests that caffeine improves endurance. 1.5mg/kg taken in divided doses throughout an intense workout has been shown to benefit performance (e.g. 4 caffeine containing sports gels over two hours). Caffeine’s side effects include sleeplessness, trembling and anxiety. So if you are sensitive to caffeine, it is best you avoid it.

Recovery

Ensure a snack or meal high in carbohydrate and protein is taken within 30 minutes of finishing the race:Flavoured milk, apple and muesli bar

600ml sports drink and cereal barBanana and low fat fruit yoghurt

Breakfast cereal, low fat milk and dried fruitSandwich/roll/wrap filled with chicken/ham/egg/tunaJacket potato with tuna/baked beans/low fat cheeseBaked beans/spaghetti on toastMake sure to take high carbohydrate meals and

snacks for the next 24 hours after the race.

Top Tips

Having a backpack/Camelbak/race belt will help carry your food and fluids for the event

Wearing a cycling jersey with rear pockets to carry additional fuel/gels

Leave food and drink in transition areas if possible

Fit additional bottle cages on your bike to carry additional fluids.

Sample training diet:

Policy and guideline for tourism

“Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Trade Registration Rules-2014”In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires—

(a) “Act” means Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board Act, 2001, as amended from time-to-time

(b) “State” means the State of Uttarakhand (c) “Government” means the State Government of

Uttarakhand (d) “Board” means the Uttarakhand Tourism

Development Board

(e) “Gazette” means the Gazette of the State of Uttarakhand

(f) “Prescribed” means the prescribed (inherent) rules made under these set of rules

(g) “Prescribed Authority” means the AuthorityNotified/Deployed for the purpose by the Board

(h) “Local Authority” means the Development Authority, Nagar Nigam or Nagar Palika or Cantonment Board or Nagar Panchayat or Gram Panchayat or Special Area Development Authority

(i) “Tourist” means the any person/group of persons visiting Uttarakhand, including Travelers/Tourists/Adventure Tourists

(j) “Competent/Review Officer” means the Chief Executive Officer, Uttarakhand Tourism

Development Board (k) “Appellate Authority” means the Additional

Chief Executive Officer, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board

(l) “Registration Certificate” means the Certificate Issued under these Rules

(m) “Misconduct” means fraud, misrepresentation, obstructing tourist facilities, taking more than the prescribed rent or charging extra, not displaying the rent charges, not giving cash memo/receipt, not providing committed facilities/services, providing lower grade equipments or not making available experts/ technical personnel

Adventure Tourism Related Units, like

Adventure Tour Operators, Kayaking/Canoeing/Sailing/ Yachting /Boating, Water Skiing, Snow Skiing, Trekking, Mountaineering, Rock/Artificial Wall Climbing, Mountain Biking, Wild Life Safari/Bird Watching, Motor Car/Motorcycle Rally, Para Sailing/Gliding, Bungee Jumping, Hot Air Ballooning, Flying Fox, Ice Skating, Adventure Clubs, River Rafting, etc

UTTARAKHAND STATE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY(SLSA)

Article – 39A of the Constitution of India speaks for Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid. It states that “The State shall secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice, on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall, in particular, provide free legal aid, by suitable legislation or schemes or in any other way, to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities.”

To fulfill this mandate of Article 39-A of the Constitution and establishing a nation-wide network for providing free and comprehensive legal services to the weaker sections of the society and also to secure and promote the philosophy of justice to all, the Legal Services Authorities Act was enacted in the year 1987. 

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