Kanatal Adventure Sports / Activities

Situated at an altitude of 8500 feet, Kanatal is an appropriate destination for all the adventure junkies to enjoy a plethora of adventurous activities. To optimize your holiday experience, you can enjoy a series of adventure activities that will be thrilling and will get your blood rushing. What you will take back from here will be euphoric experiences. Learn more about these activities in detail.

Trekking

Since Kanatal is an area bursting with mountain ranges, trekkers will love this opportunity to trek along the route of Chamba in the Kodai jungle. It is an ideal place for trekking or for just taking long nature walks. On this trek, you will witness stunning views and it will be a treat for wildlife lovers too since you will come across a wide range of birds and animals. The jungle is plush with thick vegetation and greenery. In addition to this, the location Kanatal opens several paths for trekking wherein the Surkanda Devi Temple trekking route is the highest one which takes trekkers upto a height of 10000 ft.

Valley Crossing

Valley Crossing is another most sought after sports by adventure lovers. One of the toughest activities, valley crossing takes your test with respect to your physical fitness. A thrilling adventure sport, valley crossing in Kanatal takes place in the Doon Valley right in the Himalayan foothills. While doing this activity, one needs to cross an 80ft deep valley by pulling a rope and using complete strength like a commando. Although this activity takes place under tight professional supervision, the performer is harnessed on the rope high up in the air, ensuring that he/she gets all the thrills while valley crossing.

Rappelling

The landscape of Kanatal is inclined more towards a rocky terrain which makes it an ideal place to perform rock climbing and rappelling. Rappelling is basically an activity wherein the performer is tied on a harness and descends by the mountains with the help of a rope. There are several options for performers in terms of choosing the height i.e. 50 ft, 100 ft, 200 ft, 600 ft, etc as per one's desire. Done under professional supervision, it is advised to strictly follow their guidelines. Moreover, this activity tests your focus as well as concentration levels. Hence, if you succeed in adhering to this, you will definitely perform the best and enjoy this activity to the fullest.

Jungle Safari

Yet another exciting activity, which does not include any physical pursuit but is equally thrilling and enjoyable is jungle safari which takes place in Kodia Jungle in Kanatal's Kaudia Range. Wildlife lovers are in for a treat here for sure while enjoying the Jeep Safari. The forest region ranges from Swarg Yogini to Neelkanth and is lush with greenery and glorious flora-fauna. You will be lucky to spot some rare species of birds and animals here like wild boars, barking deer, nilgai, and musk deer.

Sky Bridge

Apart from other activities, Sky Bridge in Kanatal is gaining a great amount of attention. Sky bridges refer to bridges that are a connecting link between two mountains as well as hang over the valleys. The sky bridge in Kanatal is the longest hanging adventure bridge in India and hence it is gaining immense popularity and footfall. The bridge is made of bamboo and wire ropes and is stretched at a length of 300 ft and 80 ft height occupying a maximum capacity of 25 people at a time. While doing this activity, the performers need to cross the bridge with the support of their hands. People are harnessed and attached with the bridge along with a wire rope for support.

Zip Swing

Zip Swing in Kanatal should not be missed at all. Reliving the child within you, this activity will not only give you an adrenaline rush but it will also impart a great sense of achievement and happiness. Right at the height of 80 ft, the performers can get the thrill and fun of Giant Swing as well as Zipline. The performer is first harnessed and attached in a way that he/she zips on wire rope and then once he/she reaches the middle point, they are they swing high at 80 ft and then returned back. Getting goosebumps? Hence, next time you are in Kanatal, do not miss to try this one!!!

Zip Line

Slowly and gradually the popularity of Zip Line is wide spreading everywhere. The sport is such that it is definitely not to be missed. In this, you will be harnessed on the wire rope and then there will be slide free fall at a speed of 50 kmph crossing a 330 ft long stretch. This will give you a feeling of flying high like a Superman.

ATV - Quad Bikes Adventure

ATV or Quad Bike or All - Terrain Vehicle will give you an amazing experience of biking in the hills. The sport gives you an exposure to ride the bike across the uneven and rough terrain; thus giving you an opportunity to test your capabilities. If you are a group of people willing to do this then you should not miss it all together. This will increase the fun and excitement within all.

Mountain Biking

Just like ATV, Mount biking in Kanatal gives you a similar experience but on cycle. The sport imparts the opportunity of exploring the Himalayan landscapes, green vegetation, flora and fauna. The sport can be enjoyed for 2 hours at a time whenever possible. Accompany your loved ones and cherish the sport to the fullest.

Cave Explorations

Just like ATV, Mount biking in Kanatal gives you a similar experience but on cycle. The sport imparts the opportunity of exploring the Himalayan landscapes, green vegetation, flora and fauna. The sport can be enjoyed for 2 hours at a time whenever possible. Accompany your loved ones and cherish the sport to the fullest.