–» Heli Skiing India
Athrill-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.
Set up in collaboration with the famous Swiss-born ski-mountaineer, Sylvan Saudan,
this exciting sport requires prior skiing experience as well as a thorough knowledge
of the physical features, cornices, crevasses, wind direction and potential
avalanche hazard areas. Though expensive and exclusive, this ultimate adventure
sport is fast gaining popularity. Then of course, there is a range of the conventional
sporting activities, which can be viewed at various stadia.
One of these is an addiction called cricket and the best place to watch this
game is in an open enclosure, surrounded by roughly 50,000 frenzied fans!
No wonder, it's called the 'religion' of the sub-continent.
For fitness freaks, there are jogging trails, more often than not within the
hotel premises where they are staying or just outside it. In fact, in this
regard, the capital city of New Delhi has very few peers, with it's open,
green spaces very much a jogger's delight.
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–» 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.
Jeep safaris are organised in every part of Rajasthan, but safaris organised
to the Bishnoi village near Jodhpur have a special attraction for tourists.
Motorcycle and Bicycle safaris can also be done in every part of Rajasthan.
For those who want to turn cycling into a keenly contested game, there is
Cycle Polo too. This year cycle polo was organised at Nawalgarh, Shekhawati.
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–» Motorbike Safari 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. One of the
more well known rallies, till about a few years back, was the Himalayan car
rally, which has since been discontinued. Of recent origin are the vintage car
rallies in which some very rare, collector cars are not only displayed but also
run in the rally.
If you're lucky, you might just spot a 1935 Jaguar convertible'or even an 1898
Humbrette.
With a terrain that shifts from hill roads to forest tracks, desert trails to
beach routes, India tests the mettle of both man and machine in motor rallies.
Several championship rallies are held in India every year. Picturesque vintage
car rallies are also held in some of the metros like Kolkata's Annual Statesman
Vintage Car Rally. One of the most challenging Motor rallies is the Himalayan
Car rally.
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–» Horse Safari India
The
Horse: Marwari - the desert horse of Rajasthan. Young horses are bought and
reared in the hills. His dexterity in negotiating the narrow bridle paths in
the hills - every manoeuvre so safe and simple, has to be experienced to be
believed.
The Characteristics: The Marwari has a beautiful head crowned by perky lure
shaped ears meeting at the tips. In line with his desert elements when asked
he provides a very smooth and fast ride.
The Area: Nainital is situated in the Kumaon hills where thick wooded hills,
snow capped mountains in the distance and clear pine scented air were a respite
from the hot steamy plains.
It was here that Col. James Edward Corbett was born. His love for the richness
of the region and sensitivity to the miseries of the simple hill folk, were
to shape his life as a courageous hunter of the man-eating tigers & leopards
that plagued the villagers. Later on he became a visionary conservationist
and author.
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–» Water Sports in India
Water
babies rejoice. India is a land of pulsating coastlines, golden beaches and
swift rivers and thus can offer you every kind of water sport you can desire.
The Himalayas offer you some of the toughest and most exciting river runs
in the world. River sports in the rapids are the most popular, throughout
the summers and can really get your adrenaline pumping. The innumerable fresh
water streams and lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
are ideal for angling and trout fishing. The coastal regions provide excellent
opportunities for water sports like water skiing, wind surfing, yatching,
snorkelling and scuba diving.
Further South you can enjoy water adventures along both the west and the east
coasts of India. The islands of Andaman and Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal and
Lakshadweep in the Indian Ocean are virtually untouched and are some of the
best spots for scuba diving and snorkelling. The beaches of Goa and Kerala
also offer other sporting opportunities like water skiing, wind surfing and
sailing.
The West coast offers sailing in Mumbai, Goa and the lakes around Pune. The
best months for water sports are October and March.
White water rafting : For the white water rafting enthusiast, the early stages
of the Ganga offer the exhilarating Alakananda and Bhagirathi rivers. The Indus
snaking through Ladakh and the Zanskar and Chenab in Kashmir are very different
river running experiences. Other rivers like the Sutlej, Beas (in Himachal Pradesh),
Teetsa (in Sikkim), and Yamuna also offer sporting challenges.
The best season for river rafting is from April to September. The most popular
stretch for this sport is on the Ganges, near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal.
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–» Para Gliding in India
Para-gliding
is the latest aero sport to take the world by storm. The origin of the sport
dates back to 1940s when an aviation pioneer, Dr. Francis Rogalo constructed
his flexible Delta Kite and filed a patent for it. But it was not until the
early 1980s that parachutes were foot launched regularly from hills. Since then,
this sport has been rapidly expanding.
Thousands of people all over the world have found this sport convenient, sheer
fun and a safe medium of soaring in the air. A para-glider is different from
a hang-glider or a parachute in the sense that it is much lighter than a hang-glider,
much easier to open up, takes little time, and the additional advantage that
you do not need to jump from a helicopter or airplane to enjoy the glide in
the sky. What you need is some basic training and the will to achieve success.
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–» Ballooning in India
Floating
over the mountains in the clear blue sky is truly a breathtaking experience.
Standing in the basket is a delightful sensation, and it feels like standing
in a floating balcony. India is fast becoming a hit destination for those interested
in this adventure. The India International Balloon Festival is held every November
and attracts participants from all over the world.
Day - 01 Drive from Manali (place to be advised) to Solang. (15 minutes flight)
Hot air ballooning is a most exhilarating and memorable experience. Flights
are taken after dawn or before dusk which are the calmest periods of the day.
Once airborne you will see the countryside and the snow covered gigantic mountains
from a new perspective. The ground gently slips away as you rise up into the
sky. Viewing the world from the calm and peace of a hot air balloon as it
drifts across the sky is an experience of a life time. Drive from Solang to
Manali (place to be advised).
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–» Scuba Diving in India
Experience
the thrill and beauty of India's stunning underwater natural world. Scuba Dive
or snorkel Bay of Bengal at Andman and Nicobar islands or Arabian Sea at Lakshadweep
group of islands. The crystal clear waters Indian coasts and shores promise
charming scuba diving and snorkeling destinations that will leave you completely
mesmerized.
The rich sea life in India offers an array of opportunities for scuba diving
and snorkeling. Apart from the already well-known scuba destinations, there
are abundant sites, which are waiting to be explored. Credit of introducing
scuba diving goes to the foreigners who were captivated by the beautiful and
long coastline of India. If you want to make your holiday an event of lifetime,
these exceptional adventure activities on the seashores, mangroves, cliff
promontories, backwater, beautiful groups of island along the Indian coastline,
constantly kissed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and
Arabian Sea. The islands of Lakshadweep have the great potential of being
the mecca of Indian scuba diving.
India offers holidays at exceptional locations that are gorgeously un-spoilt
retaining their primitive charm. Untouched by pollution, the blue, green and
turquoise waters of its seas and oceans present the striking view of the Coral
Sea beds.
India has carved a unique niche for itself in the adventure tourism map of
the world. The sheer variety of the marine life adds to the ecstasy and some
enviable adventure destinations serve as the perfect base for adventure holiday
in India. Just don the scuba gear and get rolling. No matter whether you are
an amateur or a professional, the underwater experience will be exciting at
all levels.
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–» Rappelling in India
In
the climbers native action of free fall is a drop where the rope hangs free,
not touching rocks or walls. But rappelling is a much safer adventure sport
than mountain climbing and anyone with usual strength can participate in this
activity. This sport is without any danger and upper body strength is not necessary
to enjoy this sport. Climbing and rappelling provides an amateur basic knowledge
of the sport and will permit an initial, supervised experience. A unique and
exhilarating way to experience and if you can walk you can rappel too.
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–» Snorkeling in India
Experience
the thrill and beauty of India's stunning underwater natural world. Scuba Dive
or snorkel Bay of Bengal at Andman and Nicobar islands or Arabian Sea at Lakshadweep
group of islands. The crystal clear waters Indian coasts and shores promise
charming scuba diving and snorkeling destinations that will leave you completely
mesmerized.
The rich sea life in India offers an array of opportunities for scuba diving
and snorkeling. Apart from the already well-known scuba destinations, there
are abundant sites, which are waiting to be explored. Credit of introducing
scuba diving goes to the foreigners who were captivated by the beautiful and
long coastline of India. If you want to make your holiday an event of lifetime,
these exceptional adventure activities on the seashores, mangroves, cliff promontories,
backwater, beautiful groups of island along the Indian coastline, constantly
kissed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.
The islands of Lakshadweep have the great potential of being the mecca of Indian
scuba diving.
India offers holidays at exceptional locations that are gorgeously un-spoilt
retaining their primitive charm. Untouched by pollution, the blue, green and
turquoise waters of its seas and oceans present the striking view of the Coral
Sea beds.
India has carved a unique niche for itself in the adventure tourism map of the
world. The sheer variety of the marine life adds to the ecstasy and some enviable
adventure destinations serve as the perfect base for adventure holiday in India.
Just don the scuba gear and get rolling. No matter whether you are an amateur
or a professional, the underwater experience will be exciting at all levels.
The adventure of scuba diving can be easily clubbed with activities like underwater
photography and fish identification. Though on your holiday the guides will
be ready with the medic first aid the heart patients, people suffering from
high or low blood pressure and the expectant mothers are advised to keep away.
In India the adventure is a serious business with certifications of various
levels for the scuba divers. Moving on the ladder with direction and determination
you can rise from being an amateur diver to a master director.
The
adventure will involve the use of equipments like the wet suit, fin, tank, mask,
snorkel, a knife, a pair of leather or canvas gloves, underwater flashlights
for night diving, dive tables, and dive watch. The thickness of the wet suit
will be in accordance to the temperature of the water.
In order to enjoy the Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in India you may head towards
the Andamans and Nicobar islands. Explore the under water for the residues of
the sunken ships, ravishing reefs and the amazing array of sea animals. India
also boasts of the water sports capital at Lakshadweep where holidaying is fun
with the large coastline, coral islands, and great variety in the marine life.
With the huge coastline and the fact that India is dotted with several spots
for water sports you enjoy your holidays in any season indulging in snorkeling
and scuba diving. By following the proper safety instructions you may take up
the water sports for the adventure experience of a lifetime!
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–» Angling & Fishing
in India
There
are opportunities for anglers in Bhalukpung in Assam. The river Jia Bhoroli,
Kapili and Manas are the best places for Golden Mahseer angling since the days
of the British. The Jia Bhoroli of Assam has a long and glorious history of
Mahseer angling
The state of Himachal Pradesh with its many snow-fed rivers are an angler's
haven. The upper reaches of the river Beas in the Kullu valley are also great
for this sport. The picturesque Kangra valley has several spots that offer
mahaseer- river carp.
Trout Fishing: 1st November to 31st January
In Kashmir, trout fishing is a lucrative business and the ideal season is
from April to October. The British introduced the brown and rainbow trout
to the streams of Kashmir, where they have thrived. Only artificial flies
are allowed and each licence entitles the angler to keep six fish a day, none
being shorter than 7.5 cm. The common rivers for fishing here are Sindh &
Wangat.
Sailing
For those who love sailing, yachting and wind-surfing, there are facilities
in Goa as well as at Kovalam beach in Kerala. Mumbai, too, has several opportunities
for sailing and other water sports.
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Trekking in India —›
Camping in India —›
River Rafting in India —›
Skiing in India —›
Rock Climbing India —›
Camel Safaris India —›
Desert Safaris India —›
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