Adventure Tourism In India

Introduction:
India, a vast land of distinct topographical features like high mountainous regions, barren desert areas, verdant valleys, turquoise sea etc. Amalgamation of all these geographical features has made India an incredible land of natural beauties.

To exhibits all these treasures troves of nature to its guests, Indian government has started various forms of tourism within its territory. One of such forms of tourism is adventure tourism, which is still in its infancy in India.

Gradually, adventure tourism is catching up the pace and Indian government is working hard to make India, one of the best adventure tourism destinations in world.

What is adventure tourism?
Adventure tourism is a form of tourism that involves exploration or travel to remote or exotic areas. This form of tourism enables the tourist or adventure seekers to engage themselves in various kinds of outdoor recreational activities, which are provided to them on fee-for-service basis, with a focus on experiences associated with the natural environment.

Adventure tourism bring the tourists close to the nature, due to which it is also known as nature-based tourism.

Adventure Tourism Zones In India:
India is a unique land having varied geographical features in its kitty. All these distinct features are available in various regions that are the best site for adventure tourism in India. The snow-capped mountainous region of Great Himalayas are an ideal zone for adventure tourism in our country. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Sikkim, Upper fringes of West Bengal, are all part of Himalayan mountainous region that are the finest zones of adventure tourism.

Apart from Himalayas, Goan beaches, desert area of Rajasthan, Western ghats and Eastern ghats of South India, and various wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are the excellent zones for adventure tourism in India.

Adventure Tourism Destinations In India:
India has plentiful of adventure tourism destinations. Some of the popular destinations that are brim with adventure enthusiasts throughout the year such as Leh-Ladakh, Zanskar Valley, Kargil and Suru valley, Manali and Kullu valley, Lahual and Spiti valley, Dharamshala and Kangra valley, Chamba valley, Kinnaur and Sangla valley, Rishikesh, Garhwal and Kumaon valley, Darjeeling.

Even some wildlife sanctuaries and national parks such as Jim Corbett National Park, Gir National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Kaziranga National Park which are popular among the tourists for wildlife safaris and nature walks.

Adventure Activities In India:
India has vast range of adventure activities which are attracting loads of vacationers and adventure seekers. Some of the best known adventure sorts of India are trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, cycling, skiing, heli-skiing, para gliding, hangliding, river rafting. These exciting sports can be done at mountainous region of Himalayas, Sahyadri range of Western ghats etc.

Some other thrilling adventure sports are scuba diving, swimming, surfing which can be done at the vast azure Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. Goa, a tiny coastal land which is famed for various kinds of water sports. Beside these you can also indulge yourself in some other adventure sports like desert safari, wildlife safari, elephant safari, jeep safari, nature walks at various wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of India.