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The Art of Mountaineering in Himalayas

Mountaineering is the professional & amateurish sport of negotiating mountain terrain of some significance. A gamut of activities sre stitched together to pursue a goal that is the underpinning of mountaineering sport. The activity is pursued by giving due attention to – safety, technicality, weather conditions and physical condition of the entire troop.

Mountain climbing would involve negotiating terrain that involves rock, ice, glaciers, scree, boulder-zone and where using vehicles is likely not possible.

The rising Himalayas challenged the will of humanity since the history of mankind. But it was only in last 100 years that several corridors of Himalayas were explored by dedicated mountaineers. Ever since mountaineering grew as a sport more and more devotees have turned to mountains to scale them on foot.

To say that ‘Mountaineering is a difficult passion to follow’ is a bit of understatement. Going for an expedition not only requires precise planning but should be combined with quality gears, a team of dedicated professionals and most importantly ‘favorable weather conditions’.

Essentially speaking, the following falls under the umbrella of mountaineering:

  • Peak Climbing: To ascent & descent the slopes of a significantly high peak where technical, physical, and environmental challenges are at an extreme. In India, going attempting to climb high peaks (usually above 6,000 meter/20,000 ft). Climbing a peak in India requires permission from Indian Mountaineering Federation, New Delhi, the right time for expedition, and willingness to achieve the difficult.
  • Glacier Traversing: To negotiate and cross glacier of significant size where technical, physical, and environmental challenges are hard and/or extreme.
  • Crossing High Passes: To negotiate a high pass between two peaks to traverse to the other side of the valley where physical and environmental challenges are hard and sometimes extreme.
  • Backpacking: To negotiate moderate ascents and descents, usually at lower altitudes, usually with an aim to camp in the wilderness. Backpacking is Challenging for beginner mountaineers.
  • Day Hikes: To hike to a hill or a destination that involves lesser arrangements for outdoor survival. This is an activity that would be limited to within daylight hours.
  • The Rock Sport: To negotiate rock face and imply technical skills to ascend or descend over its surface. Rock sports would involve technical usage of ropes and accessories for Slithering, Jumar, Rappel, and the Climb.

In Indian Himalayas, the sport is simply called Mountaineering. While in Europe the same sport is known as Alpine Climbing (owing to the term to Alps Mountains of Europe). The same may be called by another term in South and North America or elsewhere, but Mountaineering is an out-and-out sport to work the climbing and descending of hills or mountains.

In India – The Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF) is an apex body for mountaineering. Internationally, the UIAA or Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme is the world governing body.

Several man-years of professional experience in Mountaineering pursuits in the Himalayas makes Dreamcatcher Adventure a trendsetter mountaineering company in India. We hope that you find this website informative for your travel needs.

Explore the mountains of Uttarakhand and Indian Himalayas with Dreamcatcher Adventures. The company is a trendsetter for mountaineering in India with major inclination towards Himalayan geological explorations, culture & art conservation and unearthing new routes for unknown passes and lakes.

We organize an array of Mountaineering activities that includes Peak Climbing, Trekking, Backpacking, Himalayan Nature Tours, Wildlife Exploration, Camping, Rock Climbing in the Himalayas. The website focus on Trekking and Mountaineering and different disciplines of this sport. We have listed the prominent treks of Indian Himalayas below and categorized them according to the region for your easy navigation. Feel free to write to us if you need technical or general information about Mountaineering or specific trek trail and we would provide you with the most accurate information.

Mountaineering in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand state of India is a paradise on earth. 90% of the region is hilly blessed with high Himalaya mountains - some of the highest on planet - and thus a perfect destination to pursue Trekking and outdoors. Its swaying shepherd trails, dizzying vertical drops, rustling rivers and gushing waterfalls – all part of the natural landscape – makes an ideal set up for exploring the mystic beauty of this beautiful hill state in India. Trekkers find hiking opportunity of all grades here. A lesiure hiking to unwind yourself, scale rugged peaks or traverse glacier, there are few places on earth that match Uttarakhand Himalayas.

To settle your enthusiasm we are offering awesome treks that sway your imagination.

We at Dreamcatcher Adventure assist you with extensive pre-trip information. We help you with peak selection, route charting, and terrain maps. Most importantly, we guide you with peak bookings, permits, and logistics so you don't have to worry a bit. In India, from the time you arrive till your departure, we take care of all travel and expedition requirements. Airport transfers, hotels, transport, guides, cooks, porters/mules, camping, dining, etc., that form a part of the personalized service by our organization.


Trekking in Uttarakhand and Himalayas