The most popular tourist activities in Kashmir include whitewater rafting, fishing, skiing, hunting, backpacking, kayaking, bicycling, canoe trips, snow skiing, water skiing, camping, surfing, rock climbing, hiking, white water rafting, snow boarding trans-Himalayan jeep safaris and paragliding.

Tourists can enjoy the ultimate white water rafting experience at reasonable prices. In India white water rafting activities is almost confined to the north Himalayan Rivers and Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most popular regions where rafting on a full scale takes place. The budget for rafting packages offered by several tour operators is usually all inclusive of equipment, life jackets, food, helmets and accommodations.

The best time to go river rafting on the north Himalayan rivers is summer, as during the winter months most of these waters are frozen. In certain areas river rafting can be done only after obtaining special permits from the state government.

White water rafting is done on the Zanskar, Indus, Beas, Chenab, Teesta, Sutlej, Spiti and the Kali Ganga.

An activity that definitely attracts sports lovers to the state of Jammu and Kashmir is kayaking and canoeing. Several kayaking expeditions are organized on a regular basis on the River Chenab. Kayaking races are held on the Dal Lake.

• Trekking
  It is also a favorite adventure sport that most travel and tour packages to the state of Jammu and Kashmir offer. There are amazing trekking trails in Zanskar, Ladakh, Kargil, Jammu and the Kashmir valley.

• Mountaineering
• Para Gliding
• Winter Sports