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Indian Adventure
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.
The perennial challenge of the Himalayas for mountaineers. Coniferous forests
and flower meadows welcome the trekker. And the rapids of snow-fed rivers
are ideal for white water rafting. Lakshadweep offers excellent wind surfing,
snorkelling and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons
which surround each island.

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.
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.
Camping in India
Camping is perhaps the best way of enjoying the wonders of nature given
to Himachal and sharing the warmth of its people. You can carry your own
gear along or opt for any one of the several camps that are pitched in various
parts of the State. These camps offer accomodation, catering and variety
of activities like hiking, fishing, nature-tours and rafting. Most of these
offer quality facilities and services.
River Rafting in India
The 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.

Skiing in India
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. Due to their awesome height and spread, Garhwal and
Kumaon, like other areas in the Himalayas, offer the thrills of exploratory
long distance skiing, round the year. Winter skiing in Garhwal is, now,
professionally conducted at the Auli slopes.
Camel Safaris India
Deserts have since long exerted an irresistible charm on the psyche of the
humans, the landscape inspiring different emotions in different people.
And what better way to explore this magical realm than on a camel back,
for a camel safari is one of the most adventurous of experiences, and indeed
a novel way to 'discover' the desert. 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.
Jeep Safari India
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. The average daily move is about 150 kms. consisting
of approximately five to six hours of jeep-driving. Spend lazy evenings
in bed or swing to the folk dances.
Motor Rallying India
To experience that rush of blood and the pump of the adrenalin, get behind
a wheel. 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. The terrain that India provides -from the deserts to the beaches,
to the mountains -tests not only the skills of the rallyists but also their
mettle.

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 Skiing India
A 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. The first Asian country to offer facilities for this
sport, heli-skiing made its debut in Kashmir in January 1988.
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