Myriad Faces of Adventure Tourism in India for People of All Ages

[Sara Hasan]

Vacations in India are not just about forts and palaces, temples, and snake charmers. They can be as refreshing, thrilling, and exciting as you want them to be. Geographical and geological variations existing in the country present numerous opportunities for all types of adventure tours in India that might catch your fancy. In this article, we will discuss major adventure activities that are more popular in Indian and foreign tourists alike.Trekking in the frozen lands of Ladakh, green Sikkim, and high mountains of Himalayas in general is the best way to come directly in touch with the people of India. Crisp, clean, and fresh air of the mountains is as good a reward for your efforts as the breathtaking panoramas that you come across on your way. There are a number of trails to hike through that take you to small villages and unique biospheres, and freshen you up for a long time to come.Jungle safaris on elephant back, jeep safaris through wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of India, and exploring forest trails on foot provide you with some of the most adventurous and clickable moments of your life. Close encounters with the wilds, bird watching, tiger viewing, and clicking a wide range of rare, endangered and other indigenous animals are the main attractions of wildlife adventures. Ranthambore National Park is best known for Tiger Tours in India, where you can see the fast disappearing species of majestic wild cats; and the Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur has earned its place as the second most preferred destination for migratory waterfowls in the world.India adventure trips take you to remote destinations that will provide some of the most scintillating vacation experiences to you. It is bliss to be able to explore picturesque landscapes and unearth natural and man-made wonders, you didn’t even know about. Camel safaris at Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer may range from a few hours ride on the back of the Ship of the Desert to luxury caravan rides that introduce you to colors and folk arts of Rural Rajasthan, desert storms, and mesmerizing sand dunes that paint different sceneries of Nature’s beauty constantly.Elephant safaris and houseboat cruises in Kerala backwaters tour, and Yak safaris in Leh and Ladakh are certainly a novelty for foreign tourists and will go down into your vacation books as once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience India yet largely unknown by first time visitors to the country.With a number of rivers flowing across it and three seas and ocean surround its southern half, India is the right place to be in for water sports. From river rafting to snorkeling and scuba diving, tourists in India will find ample opportunities to indulge in adventure activities above and under water. Fishing, surfing, water skiing, canoeing, and ducking are the activities that attract people of all age groups.There is no dearth of adventure moments in India at all. Skiing and snowboarding at Auli; driving through some of the world’s highest and windiest passes; and aero sports such as paragliding, hand gliding; and hot air ballooning will make you feel the rush of adrenaline throughout your adventure tour in India. Heli-skiing, rappelling, cliff jumping, and mountain climbing are some of the other adventure activities you can enjoy in the country.Sara has deep interest in writing informative articles on Travel and tourism in India. Also given her words to a portal for India Tours where one can find info on Kerala Backwater Tours and Wildlife Tours and other destinations of India. Explore- www.india-tours.net and get your dream vacation package.