Adventure expedition of IAF and HP Tourism launched from Shimla

The Joint Multi Adventure Expedition of HPTDC, Himachal Tourism and Indian Air Force was launched  on Monday with the Air Devils of the Indian Air Force carrying out para dropping, para sailing and para motoring activities at Jubber Hatti, near Shimla to kick off the expedition.

A large number of students, tourists and locals witnessed the amazing actions of Indian Air Force Team.Wing Commander S.S. Malik, Director, Directorate of Adventure, Indian Air Force and Sqn. ldr. Nisha Goverdhan, who hails from District Shimla of the State, were also part of the expedition team.

In the next phase,  the Mountain Expedition from Shimla to Tattapani was flagged off by Chief Secretary V.C. Pharka from the Ridge, Shimla. The local cycling association also accompanied the Indian Air Force team and joined Mountain Biking expedition from Shimla to Naldehra. The expedition will be further continued where Indian Air Force team will carry out Paragliding at Bir Billing, Trekking  and camping from Manali to Beas Kund and River rafting at Kullu.

Pharka said that this joint expedition has been organised to encourage the young generation for activity based tourism products. He said Himachal Tourism will organise more expeditions in future to explore possibilities of additional adventure activities in the State.

Commissioner, Tourism-cum-Managing Director, HPTDC, Dinesh Malhotra said the Joint Adventure Expedition with Indian Air Force has been arranged to showcase the vast adventure opportunities available in Himachal Pradesh. He said that the Corporation has also introduced adventure tourism packages various variety of adventure activates and integrated with boarding, lodging and transportation.