Adventure in India

Apart from the numerous treasures and attractions of India, another striking feather on her hat is the assortment of various high spirited, invigorating and revitalizing adventure sports which summon tourists from far and wide to visit India and taste the buzz. It goes without saying that it is one more reason so as to why India is considered as one of the major tourist attractions globally. Here are few of them mentioned below:

Rafting
A very trendy water sport since the mid 1970s, rafting is a testing as well as stimulating frivolous leisure endeavor employing a raft to propel through the rough water bodies. In order to stimulate the excitement of the raft navigators, the sport is generally carried on whitewater or various levels of rough, turbulent water.  Kayaking over the turbulent, roaring waves provides the thrill of a lifetime. The rivers originate from the mighty Himalayan glaciers and meanders through the valleys and rocks, amidst the mysticism of the remote nature. . The most popular stretch is the 70 kilometres spread out between Rishikesh and Devprayag for setting up camps for the purpose of rafting. The other stretches are of the rivers Yamuna, Mandakini, Bhilangana, Kalisor, Alaknanda, Tons and Bhagirathi. In fact ranges in Sikkim and Laddakh facilitate majestic river stretches for the adventure sport.  All these stretches are apt for novices as well as trained and experienced rafters.

Mountaineering
Witnessing and imagining the mammoth summits, the rocky walls and the frozen weather along with chilly wind, beckon one to taste the ecstasy of mountaineering. However one has to be fit and stable in the flesh and mind. Not only have that, a foundation course on this serve very helpful while executing the risky sport activity. Although the sport is apt for novices as well as trained and experienced mountaineers, yet mountaineering can be carried out safely either by completing the mountaineering course in an institute or by trekking for some years and then progressively start climbing the heights. India is blessed with the great Himalayan ranges that facilitate majestic openings, passes and opportunities for the adventure sport.  Some of the noted mountaineering places or zones in India are the Laddakh, Nam – Kun, Zanskar, Leh expanses of Jammu Kashmir; Himachal Pradesh etc.

Trekking
Quite similar to mountaineering, trekking is a testing as well as stimulating frolicsome spare time endeavor, offering never-ending escapade, cultural exchange and perky activities. In order to stimulate the excitement of the trekkers, the sport is generally carried on mighty mountain regions.  Climbing up the steep, rocky edges provides the thrill of a lifetime. It also provides one the opportunity to enjoy the intoxicating tranquility of the valleys and rocks, amidst the mysticism of the remote nature.

Some other adventure sports like - motor biking and cycling in the Himalayas; fishing and angling in the vast Gangetic Plains and the coastline and river areas in down south India; skiing on the snow capped Himalayan mountains – are equally popular, thus attracting tourists from every nook and corner of the world.