| India is one of the advantageous places in the | | | | waterfalls, landscapes etc. It is also an ideal place |
| world to host adventure activities, whether it is a | | | | for the adventure sports like the skiing, hiking and |
| safari in a nature reserve, a camel ride through | | | | trekking. |
| the desert or a trek through the mountains. | | | | 5. The Zanskar valley is situated across the Suru |
| India has many adventure destinations that | | | | Valley and over the Pensi La in the Ladakh region |
| attract many adventure enthusiasts to India. | | | | of Jammu and Kashmir. Trekking is possible to |
| Adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering, | | | | Panikhar or Rangdum over the Pentse La, into the |
| rafting and rock climbing; and water sports like | | | | Zanskar Valley from Lamayuru, Leh or Darcha, |
| snorkeling, kayaking and scuba diving are done in | | | | from Padum to the Markha valley |
| many places in India. | | | | 6. Dodital dwells in the Uttarkashi District of the |
| 10 best adventure places: | | | | Garhwal. It offers excellent opportunities for the |
| 1. Darjeeling is located in northern part of west | | | | other popular adventure sport of trekking. Dodi |
| Bengal at an altitude of 7000ft. The Museum of | | | | Lake is renowned for trout and Mahseer fishing. |
| Natural History is another tourist attraction in | | | | 7. Leh is indeed a trekker's paradise in North India. |
| Darjeeling, has a fine collection of Himalayan | | | | Polo is a popular activity in Leh. Leh-Manali highway |
| animals, reptiles, birds and insects. Other few | | | | rewards spectacular and picturesque landscapes. |
| places, worth a visit are the, Bhutia Bustee | | | | You may try river rafting in the Zanskar River at |
| Monastery, Dhirdam temple, Ava Art gallery and | | | | Leh. |
| Aloobaari Monastery. | | | | 8. The adventure destination of Rishikesh is |
| 2. Gulmarg- "the meadow of flowers" is situated in | | | | located in the northern part of the state of |
| the great Himalayas. Gulmarg also offers some | | | | Uttaranchal. The rapids and rivers of Rishikesh are |
| excellent opportunities for long walks. The beauty | | | | excellent spots for the adventure lovers. Rishikesh |
| of the Kashmir valley will not fail to mesmerize | | | | also acts at a base for trekking camps. |
| you. You may explore the Nanga Parbat and the | | | | 9. Auli lies towards the north of the state of |
| Haramukh. | | | | Uttaranchal and forms a part of the Garhwal |
| 3. Situated in the foothills of Himalayas, Jim | | | | mountain range. Auli is one of the very few |
| Corbett National Park is the place for adventure | | | | places in India where skiing is a major pastime. |
| sports such as jungle safaris, wildlife camps and | | | | 10. Billing in Himachal Pradesh is located at 8,500 |
| jungle camps. | | | | feet in the Kangra valley. Para Sailing has been a |
| 4. Manali draws a good number of tourists due to | | | | regular sport at Billing in the Kangra valley. |
| number of temple, monasteries, passes, | | | | |