The adventures of snow capped mountains; whirling dessert and jade blue sea
make India
a sporty target. Adventure sports are fast climbing the popularity chart here. The
varied topography of India
makes it a popular adventure sports destination of the world. The love for mountaineering,
trekking, paragliding and rafting to scuba diving promises a thrilling
experience to the traveler.
Northern India is popular trekking or mountaineering or paragliding or
skiing or river rafting site, whereas southern India is wonderful for water
sports. The adventure of scuba diving or snorkeling is best enjoyed at
Lakshadweep and Andaman islands. Arunachal
Pradesh, Auli, Biling, Darjeeling, Dodital and
various places in Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh are the other major
destinations for adventure sports in India.
While on a trip to adventure sports one should never forget any of the below
enlisted things-
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Trekking or camping shoes
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Woolen trousers or jeans, socks, light weighted
jackets and pullovers
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Compass or GPS
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Maps and charts
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Toiletries
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Sleeping bags
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Sunscreen
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Fire starters or matches
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Torch
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First aid kit
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Knife
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Binoculars
Some of the most popular adventure sport activities are
listed below:
Angling and Fishing- The best fishing sites of India are spread across the Himalayan rivers and
streams and also the coastal stretches of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal,
Tso Moriri
Lake in Kashmir
valley.
Himalayan
Valleys, the Beas
River and its tributaries, Himachal
Pradesh, Pabbar valley region, Uttaranchal, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal
Pradesh, West Bengal and Assam
are popular angling spots in India.
Beemeshwari, Doddamakati and Galibore in Karnataka also contribute as the best
sites for angling and fishing in India.
The fervent anglers can join the fishing camps organized by
various State Tourism departments.
Camel Safari- Once
only used as beast of burden, camel has been a part of pleasure trip for
tourists. The ride on camel back through the ripples and dunes of desert land
Rajasthan is a riveting experience. A camel safari gives opportunity to
travelers to witness the rustic life closely.
Jaisalmer, Bikaner
in Rajasthan, even the alpine desert around Leh Ladakh, goes for camel safari.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling- to
explore the unknown and unexplored world under sea is very adventurous.
Floating with fishes, other faunas and underwater seedweeds is a matter of
sheer joy.
Europeans introduced Scuba diving and snorkeling as sports for long
stretching coastline of India.
The variety of marine life of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep makes them favorite places for enjoying Scuba
Diving and Snorkeling to adventure seekers.
Lakshadweep is on the way of becoming underwater sports capital of India.
Wildlife Safari- The numerous
wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of India
which is a home to many wildlife animals offers an excellent opportunity for
wildlife tourism in India.
Other than Asiatic lion and tiger the colorful birds here are delight for birdwatchers.
The adventurous wildlife safari tour of India promise to enjoy your date
with wild animals perhaps sometimes rare species.
Some of the popular wildlife sanctuaries in India include Jim Corbett
National Park (Uttaranchal), Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan), Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary (Rajasthan), Sariska Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan), Gir National
Park (Gujarat), Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala), Kanha National Park
(Madhya Pradesh) and Kaziranga National Park (Assam).
Different species of birds, Tiger, elephant, leopard, deer, chital, and
various other animals are watched in these places.
Skiing- European
had introduced Skiing as an adventure sport to countrymen. This sport
exclusively provides relief to the travelers from the heat of the plains. People
from all around the world flock in the Himalayan slopes beautifully dressed in
shining white snow to enjoy the pleasure of skiing.
The fun, excitement and the thrill reaches zenith when you slide down the
challenging snowy slopes. The skiing destinations in India lets you enjoy both snow
skiing as well as heli-skiing.
Mountaineering & Trekking- Mountaineering
& Trekking offers challenges every moment. The fascinating unexplored
trails made by nature in the great Himalayan ranges and some other parts of India attract
you towards the magic of trekking expedition.
Some Famous Trek Routes
Base Camp — Naitala
Bukki to Dokriani Glacier - 23 km
Bukki to Bukki Village - 2 km
Bukki to Kheratal - 17 km
Kheratal to Dokriani Glacier - 5 km
Bukki to Uttarkashi - 34 km
Uttarkashi to Rishikesh - 149 km.
Rafting- The
adventure of White Water Rafting in India is incomparable. People
suffering from any physical or mental ailments or cardiac problems and pregnant
women or nursing mothers as well as children below 14 years of age should not be
allowed for rafting. Any day between May to November is good to enjoy this
adventurous sport.
The stretch from Devprayag to Rishikesh, Kalisor, Tons, Mandikini, Alakananda,
Yamuna, Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers are the destinations for white water
rafting in India.
Rivers flowing from Ladakh and Sikkim
can also be a good rafting option.
Para-Gliding-
Parachuting together with hand gliding derives Para-Gliding. Para-Gliding in
slopes of Solang Valley and Deori Ghat lets you enjoy
this sport as well as the beautiful nature in the surroundings.
Kamshet near Lonavala and Khandala, the Himalayas, Kangra
and Kullu Valley, Biling(Bir) and Solang Nala are
popular destinations for this adventure sport. Biling is the best from March
till June whereas in Solang Nala the best season for visiting is from May till
September.
Cycling and Motor
Biking- The people who love challenges will definitely enjoy the popular
Motor Biking adventure sport. Along with meandering through the snow laden
Himalayan range, you can experience the life at small villages in the foothills
of the mountains.
The best places in India
for bike hike are Jammu and Kashmir, North-east India, Himachal Pradesh, Tarai forests, the
foothills of Nainital, Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh for their natural beauty.
The pollution free atmosphere doubles the enjoyment of bike hiking through
these trails.
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