Lately, India has come up as one of the most thrilling destination for adventure sports. India offers a wide range of adventure activities from paragliding, trekking, cliff jumping, sailing to fishing, go-karting and much much more. People searching for Indian adventure travel destinations either head towards the fun filled beaches of Goa or the snow covered Himalayas. Apart from these two places there are many other places in India which offers the thrill seekers a chance to experience the adrenaline rush.
1. Manali: Manali is one of the most preferred weekend destinations for people of north India, especially Delhi. However, this town receives excited tourists from across the globe all round the year, except the winters when the excessive snowfalls makes it difficult to enjoy adventure sports in this place. Manali offers exciting opportunities for adventure sports such as white water rafting, parasailing, fishing, skiing, mountain climbing, and hiking. Apart from adventure sports, the lush green pine forests and the snow covered mountains also provides the perfect environ for those who just want to spend a relaxed vacation. You will come across many tourist agencies who will arrange your entire activities in Manali for you.
2. Leh and Ladakh: Leh provides the most preferred entry point to Ladakh, the farthest regions of north India. Ladakh was opened to foreign travelers in 1974 and since then people from across continents have thronged this region to enjoy the natural beauty. The dry barren landscape of Leh and Ladakh full of Buddhist monasteries provides the adventure seekers a sense of euphoria like never before. This place offers superb hiking and parasailing opportunities. You will find so many long trekking trails to select from here. Also enjoy white water rafting and the scenic beauty from a motorbike while you make your way through Khardung La, the highest motorable road in the world.
3. Valley of Flowers National Park: to reach the beautiful valley of flowers you have to make a hiking trip of about sixteen km, but once you reach the valley you will know experience heaven on earth. This place is perfect for hike lovers. This Himalayan valley is situated in the state of Uttarakhand at and a high altitude. The valley is covered with three hundred different kinds of flowers most of which are rare variants. A valley covered with flowers against a snow covered mountain after a tiring hike is enough to soothe the senses.
4. Goa: Water sports on your mind, then you must head for Goa. Apart from water sports you can also go see the dolphins or enjoy a lazy evening on the beautiful beaches. There are several organizations in Goa that organize hiking expeditions across the sandy beaches.
5. Rajasthan: no one would have imagined getting adrenaline thrill in this hot desert. Just for a minute imagine exploring the deserts on a camel back or in a hot air balloon… sounds exciting enough? I am sure you will definitely enjoy desert camel safari in Jaisalmer and Bikaner. Hot air ballooning trips are also possible in Jaipur, Pushkar, and Ranthambore.
6. Nainital: you can enjoy all sorts of boating activities such as peddle boating, row boating, or even yachting in small yachts. Nainital offers adventure activities such as forest treks, hikes, horse riding, trekking and beautiful nature walks. The cool and lush green environs are perfect for taking long walks through the mountains.
