In a major boost to adventure tourism, the Uttarakhand government has opened 83 Himalayan peaks for mountaineering, including the iconic Nanda Devi. The move is aimed at promoting high-altitude tourism while ensuring regulated and sustainable access to some of the State’s most challenging summits. Major Push for Adventure Tourism Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami  announced the decision, stating that the selected peaks are renowned not only for their technical difficulty but

In a major push to promote adventure tourism, the Uttarakhand government has announced the opening of 83 prominent Himalayan peaks for mountaineering expeditions. The decision, announced on Tuesday (February 3, 2026), is aimed at attracting both domestic and international climbers to the state’s high-altitude regions. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the move reflects the government’s commitment to establishing Uttarakhand as a global hub for adventure sports and eco-t