Adventure Holidays In Indian

India is the seventh largest country in the world. Bordered to the north by the world's highest mountain chain the Himalaya , foothill valleys cover the northernmost of the country. Further south, plateaus, tropical rain forests and sandy deserts are bordered by palm lined beaches. The rest of northern, central and eastern India is made up of the fertile Indo-Gangetic plain, while towards western India , lays the barren Thar Desert . Almost entirely composed of the Deccan plateau, the southern Indian peninsula is flanked by two hilly coastal ranges, the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats . India is also home to several major rivers including the Ganga , the Brahmaputra , the Yamuna, the Godavari , and the Krishna .

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN INDIAN

A haven for trekkers, India offers everything from short and easy excursions to long challenges in its snowy peaks. The Himalayas forms 3500km of India ’s northern and eastern frontiers, and board and lodging accommodation is available on all trekking routes. The beaches of Goa and Kerala in the southern states offer excellent opportunities for water sports, and skiers and snowboarders won’t be disappointed by the resorts on offer.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN INDIAN

Best spots for water sports

The mountain rivers of the northern Himalayas are excellent regions for white water rafting, as does the Indus. Sailing, surfing, and windsurfing are all popular on the beaches in the southern states of Goa and Kerala.  

Best spots for diving & snorkelling

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal have good beaches and boast India 's only diving and snorkelling opportunities.  

Best spots for hiking & trekking

India 's main trekking centres are Lahaul, Spiti and the Kullu and Kangra valleys in Himachal Pradesh.  

Best spots for climbing & mountaineering

Delhi is the country’s centre for rock climbing, also available in the Aravalli Hills and the Western Ghats .  

Best spots for skiing & snowboarding

Skiing is fast becoming a popular sport, and facilities are offered by some resorts in the north of the country including Gulmarg and Kufri, set in some of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the world.