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ADVENTURE TOURS IN INDIA
India Offers a wide range of adventure sports for tourists. Trekking and Skiing in the Himalayas, White Water Rafting on the Ganges and Beas, Camel and Jeep safaris in the deserts of Rajasthan, Paragliding in Himachal, Watersports in Goa and Scuba Diving in Lakshadweep and Andaman are just some of the options available to the adventure seeking tourists.
Lakshadweep
offers excellent wind surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving in the crystal
clear waters of the lagoons which surround each island.Adventure Activities:
Trekking In India
For those fascinated by the unexplored, the mountain ranges of India offer breathtaking, enthralling trekking routes. In the vast amphitheatre of the Indian Himalayas and Karakorams, there are limitless possibilities for trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and river rafting. Within this alluring arena, the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, occupy the central place, with special points of interest for the trekker.
River
Rafting In IndiaThe challenge of the daunting, turbulent rivers is no less, than that of the rugged mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas, are the source of some of India's mighty rivers.
Fed by innumerable streams, they race along tortuous boulder - strewn beds, cutting deep gorges, and breaking into silvery white rapids.
An intricate network of thundering mountain rivers, flowing through an amazing landscape of thrilling gorges, forests, and remote villages, the Garhwal and Kumaon hills, in the state of Uttaranchal Pradesh, provide ideal settings for some dramatic water adventure.
Skiing
With their vast open spaces, above the snowline, the Garhwal and Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal, offer a plethora of ski locales. For the avid skier, cross - country runs of 10-20 km are now available, with the added advantage of fresh powder snow.
The usual season is late December to early March, depending on the snow conditions.
Mountaineering in India
If you're fired by the spirit of adventure, let the sparks in your heart fly...... in India, a land blessed with lofty snow-clad peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, verdant valleys, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests, and hospitable people, blessed with a rich culture - a land perfect for mountaineering, trekking, and rock climbing.
Rock
ClimbingDelhi itself is the centre for a lot of rock climbing activity, especially around Tughlaqabad, about one kilometre from the Qutab Minar.
In this arid vastness, there are very good practise rocks of about 25 feet that are ideal for learners. For those who can afford the time, short trips beyond the capital can afford even better options.
Some of the other major centres are beyond Pune, on the Western Ghats on the Mumbai-Nasik highway.
Manali in Himachal Pradesh offers some of the best rocks, while in South India, Chamundi Hills in Kamataka and rock formations along the Bangalore-Mysore highway offer the best rock climbing options
Camel Safaris
Camel safaris trace their origins to the time of trade between India and China, when camel caravans would journey along established trade routes laden with spices and herbs and jewels. They provide an opportunity to get a glimpse of traditional Indian life in the desert, with all the hardships, the beauty and the desolation.
Polo
An erstwhile passion of the royal families - some, like the former ruler of Udaipur, still patronise it - the game is now largely a preserve of the men in uniform, played in metres and cantonment lawns.
Motor Rallying
For those interested, India is a major venue on the international rally circuit, with quite a few rallies now established as annual events, attracting not only national level participation but also from the international level.
Hang Gliding in India
Hang gliding, at its most primitive level, fulfils humankind's desire to emulate the birds.
Though a relatively recent entrant within the ambit of adventure sports, hang gliding has really caught on with clubs coming up in cities such as Pune, Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Mumbai, Devlali, Bangalore and Kalaheti.
Heli
SkiingA thrill-a-minute adventure sport where split-second decisions can literally make or mar, heli-skiing is probably the most exciting sport to be introduced in the sub-continent.
Jeep Safari
Like Camel and Horse safaris, another popular form is the Jeep Safari. The Jeep Safari not only refreshes and revitalises but one feels close to nature while driving through the quiet and beautiful countryside. Let your senses sway to the romance of the surroundings as you pass forts, palaces, historical landmarks and villages.
Motorbike Safari
Motorbike safari in india is another exciting adventure to experience !!!
You can hire a motorbike from any Tour Operators & Travel Agents & explore the various faces of India.
India Adventure Destinations:
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal
