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Overview
Mountain Climbing in Jammu Kashmir is a world famous adventure sport. This sport offers exhilarating thrills and one gets to test one's mental and physical capabilities. Jammu and Kashmir has some best peaks in the world and hence the sport of mountain climbing is so highly popularized here. Mountain Climbing in Jammu and Kashmir is a must for those daring climbing enthusiasts who are forever ready to accept challenges.
One gets a chance to explore the picturesque mountains, freezing cold weather and soothing environs and be one with nature through Mountain Climbing in Jammu and Kashmir. This sport is very challenging and can be pursued by all by acquiring basic skills coupled with a strong mental ability and positive attitude. Mountain climbers can get trained at The Institute of Mountaineering in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Summary
The Himalayan Mountain ranges of Jammu and Kashmir can be grouped into 4 main regions- Ladakh, Zanskar, Kishtwar and Kashmir. The most famous peaks area the Kolahoi with an altitude of 5, 425 m above sea level, Harmukh at 5, 148 m, Tattakuti at 4, 742 m and Sunset at 4, 745 m along with many other small peaks.
 The popular peaks of Kishtwar region are Arjuna, Flat Top and Sickle Moon. Ladakh is a major climbing region with mountain peaks at altitudes of above 7,000m. The mountaineering expeditions may be of week long duration or more than that.
Mountain Climbing in Jammu and Kashmir is carried on during the period from mid May till mid October. The main climbing season is from July till August. The emergency assistance is provided by Indian Army and Air Force in cases of distress. Nearly all climbing regions are connected by high frequency radio service to Srinagar which is the base for rescue operations.
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