The
endless scope of adventure tourism in India is largely
because of its diverse topography and climate. On land
and water, under water and in the air, you can enjoy
whatsoever form of adventure in India you want. It is
one opportunity for you to leave all inhibitions behind
and just let yourself go. The mountainous regions offer
umpteen scope for mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking,
skiing, skating, mount biking and safaris while the
rushing river from these mountains are just perfect
for river rafting, canoeing and kayaking. The oceans
are not behind in any manner as well. The vast and deep
expanse of water provide tremendous opportunity for
adventure sports in form of diving and snorkelling.
The forest and the desert region have their own distinct
place in providing scope for adventure tourism in India.
You can enjoy animal safari, jeep safari, bird watching,
wild camp, wildlife safari and jungle trail in the forest
region while jeep safari and camel safari are the most
favoured adventure sports in the desert region. After
all this, if you think the list of adventure sports
in India has ended, think again. There is still much
left in form of paragliding, hand gliding, hot air ballooning,
etc.
Adventure tourism in India is meant to provide you
an exhilarating experience for life. Many a times in
process of having fun, an entirely new aspect of life
manifests itself before you and an awareness and appreciation
about the surroundings emanates somewhere from deep
within your heart.
For Adventure Seekers in Auli
16 km from Joshimath and accessible by a good motorable
road, is the ideal ski resort of Auli with its slopes
comparable to the best in the world. The resort is run
by GMVN, which, apart from providing accommodation also
provides all facilities for skiing. The season extends
from January to March during which time skiing festivals
and the National Championships are held. Adding to the
thrill of skiing is a 180 degree view of Himalayan peaks,
which include Nanda Devi (7817 meters), Kamet (7756
meters), Mana Parvat (7273 meters) and Dunagiri (7066
meters), seemingly only a snowballs throw away.
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