India is the perfect destination for adventure tourism. India’s vast geographical diversity provides a huge scope for ‘thrill-seekers’ with the added benefit that it is relatively new and comparatively inexpensive too.

We have highlighted just a few of the activities available to adventure tourists. Please contact our travel consultants should you need any further information or have any specific requirements.

Camel Safari
Thar Desert Camel Safaris of India are now one of Asia’s fastest selling adventure holidays. These include camel treks ranging from short rides around Jaisalmer to extensive trips that remind you of Lawrence of Arabia on his epic journey across the Sahara or Marco Polo, on the historic silk route - without many of the hardships, of course! A camel safari is a great way to see the desert and to enjoy a unique and adventurous holiday.

Scuba Diving
One of the greatest adventures in life can be to explore the totally unknown and unexplored world under the sea. Imagine yourself in a most spectacular virgin coral reef, embraced by a turquoise lagoon, an original Garden of Eden. Indian locations such as Kadmat Island in Lakshwadeep are home to teeming marine life such as the angel fish and the wrasse, moorish idols, butterfly fish and surgeon fish. Groupers, manta rays, moray eels and multifarious varieties of coral can be seen, as well as the occasional shark if you are lucky.

Skiing
The sheer joie de vivre inspired by one’s first successful slide down a ski slope defies description. Once limited to a privileged few, the adrenalin-producing pastime of skiing has been brought within the range of the common man now. India is not well known as a skiing destination but in recent years has installed facilities and, with its blend of scenery, culture and excellent Himalayan snow, is being seen as an interesting alterna­tive to the Alps or the U.S.A, albeit in a less developed way. Resorts are located at Auli (10000 ft), Gulmarg (8750 ft) Manali (6500 ft), Narkanda (10312 ft), Rohtang (13050 ft) and elsewhere offering excellent high altitude skiing with both helicopter and langlauf available. In fact the Kashmir region of the Himalayan range offers more than 5,000 first class downhill ski locations and is recognised by experts of the exclusive sport of ‘heli-skiing’ as being superior to Canada and Switzerland.

Trekking
Trekking in India is becoming increasingly popular amongst tourists from all over the world. This might have been a new phenomenon for travellers from abroad, but for Indians, the mountains signify not only the natural beauty but also a source of spiritual guidance.

The Himalayan foothills are ideal for trekking tours, offering energetic outdoor people a different and exciting option for a holiday. The Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttaranchal are the most popular destinations for trekking along with Chamba and Manali in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh and Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir. Other trekking centres in India are Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu and Kangra valleys in Himachal Pradesh and in northern Uttar Pradesh, North of Rishikesh. Darjeeling in West Bengal, Yuksam in Sikkim, and Leh in Ladakh. The biggest challenge for climbers are in the Garhwal Himalayas, the Zanskar range in Jammu & Kashmir and Kulu & Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh.

Fishing
India has numerous unpolluted rivers and long stretches of backwa­ter. The coastal areas provide high adventure for trawler fishing while the wide rivers in the hinterland are home to a wide variety of fish. Kashmir is an angler’s paradise with spring-fed rivers and high alti­tude lakes teeming with brown and rainbow trout. The Mahaseer, found only in the waters of the Indian subcontinent, inhabits the lower stretches of the Ganga and is considered to be the finest fresh­water game fish in the land.

White Water Rafting
If you want to get a real kick, or just to have some fun, river rafting can satisfy most of your desires. If you have the zeal, then go for the challenge and show others that you can do it. White-water rafting is not for fashionable thrill seekers, but for those who thrive on hair-soaking risks, which keep the adrenalin flowing overtime! The thrill of rushing down fast-flowing mountain streams a froth with huge waves, dashing against dangerous boulders and dizzy rapids, all whilst you cling for dear life dependent on a fragile, inflatable rubber raft or dinghy.

Golf
There are some wonderful golf courses in India with the terrain and climate giving new challenges to both the casual and serious golfer. India was the first country outside Great Britain to take up the game with the Royal Calcutta G.C. established in 1829. There is a wide diversity of choice with courses in the mountains, plains, deserts and at beaches. Most of India’s courses are well connected by road, rail and air and many have excellent accommodation.