Most adventurous places in India

                         Most adventurous places in India

India is a tourist friendly country in every aspect. Whether it is pilgrimage, heritage, wildlife or adventure, there is no shortage of opportunities and options. Because of its varied topographical features, adventure tourism is one of the major highlights and striking characteristic of India. From the Himalayan mountains to spotting the “Royal Bengal Tiger” in its famed national parks and from its vast seashore that support numerous water sports to ancient caves, opt whichever activity you want to experience. 

1. Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

Spiti Valley, located in Himachal Pradesh, has an altitude of 12,500 feet above sea level, and gets around 250 days of sunshine in the year, making it one of the coldest places in the country. Scantily populated, Spiti is an adventure lover’s paradise, with the famed Spiti trek attracting thousands of adventure enthusiasts every year. There are many trekking trails in Spiti that tourists can choose from making it one of the most adventurous places in India.

2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Manali is the hub of adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh. From white river rafting to trekking opportunities to zorbing to horse-riding to skiing to paragliding, Manali has everything to offer. Paragliding in Manali is a memorable experience. Starting with a basic training course, the operators are well organized, competent and trustworthy. 

3. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

A quiet and lovely hill station from the outside, there is a different side to Mussoorie which will set your heart racing at a 100 miles an hour. Head on over to the 'Snow Adventure Zone' to experience the famous skywalk and other thrills such as zip-lining and zip swinging. If you seek more rugged adventurous activities, then you can opt for rock climbing, rappelling, caving or river rafting. Last but definitely not the least, taste some free flight over the picturesque views surrounding Mussoorie by indulging in some paragliding.

 4. Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu - Mountain

Yelagiri adventure camp has recently been started by the Tamil Nadu government in order to promote adventure activities at the hill station. The endeavour to make Yelagiri an attractive tourist spot include, mountain climbing, trekking, hiking and even paragliding. The security and safety measures are state-of-the-art and adventure sports at Yelagiri are gaining huge recognition making it a top adventurous place in India. 

5. Diveagar, Maharashtra

Gleaming white sand, pristine blue water, swaying coconut palms and betel nut trees and gentle breeze producing a serene and calming effect, this is not a dream but the enchanting place called Diveagar. Jeep-towed parasailing is a major attraction in the small beach town of Diveagar. It is affordable and interesting, making for a great adventurous place in India. 

6. Varkala, Kerala - Surfing

Varkala is a beautiful coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram district. It is the only place in Kerala where the hills come close to the sea. The uniqueness of the place is the merging of cliffs with the Arabian Sea. Varkala Beach is a popular beach where you can enjoy various water sports activities such as parasailing, paragliding and surfing. Several water sports operators are to be found along the beaches, and travellers can easily do a lot of water activities with good fun.