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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.
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» 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.
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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.
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» 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.
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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.
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» Rock
Climbing India
Rock Climbing in India, initially began as training for mountaineering and turned
into an exciting sport about 15 years ago. Rock-climbing is largely balance
and not strength. Balance also determines the value of strength by how much
energy you spend actually climbing. Sheer rock faces, ideal for rock climbing,
can be found in many areas.
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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.
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» Desert
Safaris India
One of the most popular deserts in India, the Thar region was once ruled by
the Rapjuts. These strong and powerful rulers built magnificent fortress palaces,
of which the ruins are still visited. The Thar is best experienced by camel
safaris. These leave from Khuri village. There are also, day treks that leave
in the morning and return at night, as well as overnight trips.
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Polo India
One of the legacies left behind by the British -much like cricket and hockey
- is Polo. Much like these two games. Polo owes its origin to the British, even
though it was first played in India. 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.
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» 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.
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Hang Gliding in India
A hang-glider is quite heavy (almost 55 kg in weight), bulky, and much complicated
object. It takes around half of an hour to open the glider and almost the same
time to pack it. The technicalities are more complex than, say, a para-glider
and the risks more. But, then, what is in adventure if some element of risk
is not involved...
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» 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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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