‘Chak De India’! – An adventure roller coaster ride of India.

Adventures of India has loads of trips to offer due to its beautiful nature, climate, and its geography. Hence, traveling in 2022, is exciting and full of adventure. The mountains, rivers, forests, roads, in India have all that is required for a fun and life-changing adventurous experience. It invites all the adventurous youth to experience trekking, scuba diving, river rafting, hiking, snow skiing, etc. So are you looking for some adventure destinations? Here’s a list of places that offer the ultimate adventures of India.

📍Best adventure places in North.

Motorcycle trip to Ladakh: Bike riding is every youngster’s passion these days. So an adventure trip to Ladakh on the bike is the best activity to do. The high altitude, rough and narrow roads, tough terrain and harsh climate makes it a challenging bike ride experience. This gives one thrill and chills throughout the journey. These adventures of India have led to many bikers traveling in groups to explore the journey. One such famous group is the Royal Enfield Bikers group.

Route 1: Chandigarh – Manali
Duration- 8-9 days

Route 2: Srinagar – Kargil
Duration- 8-9 days

Route 3: Amritsar – Dharmsala
Duration: 14-15 days

Route 4: Delhi- Khardung la Nubra valley
Duration: 9-10 days

Best time: The best time for the journey is during June.

Bungee jumping in Rishikesh:

It’s an adventure activity that involves falling from the height of 120- 170 feet. This thrilling experience requires a real daredevil to take on this experience which gives you an adrenaline rush. Likewise, this activity is not for the faint-hearted.

Best time: The best time to visit is during March- June and from September- to November.

Skiing in Gulmarg:

Gulmarg is famous for its pristine beauty and prime location for adventures of India. Skiing in Gulmarg is one of the most famous adventures to experience in India. The Bollywood movies too showcase scenes of snow skiing very often in their movies and songs. Hence, the huge snow mountains offer snow skiing from about 8825 feet in height. The popular peaks are the sunrise peak, monkey hill, Jamiah Gulley, and sunset peak.

Best time: The adventure can be experienced from the period of mid-January to February.

📍Best adventure places of South.

Scuba diving at Andaman:

The crystal clear waters of Andaman, the rich marine life, and the coral reefs make it a beautiful scuba diving destination. It’s the best underwater dive for the age group between 10 -60 years. This activity is not meant for people who suffer from hypertension, or who are heart patients and pregnant women.

Best time: The best time to visit is from January to May.

Rock climbing in Badami:

The red stone cliffs at Badami, with different cracks and the plain smooth rock surface, makes it a tough adventure for rock climbing. There are three routes of rock climbing and Badami has warned the title of ‘Mecca of rock climbing.

Routes: Saraswati area, Ganesha area, temple area, Delux area, dayamamma area, kannaragvi area.

Best time: From October- to February the rock climbing trip is at its best.

Bamboo rafting in Thekkady:

Bamboo rafting is an ancient technique and is being practiced for ages for traveling from one place to another, especially in the South of India, where bamboo is found in abundance. It’s a nature-friendly and eco-friendly sport nowadays that’s enjoyable for the youths and tourists. In fact, it’s a full day activity from morning 8 till evening 5 . Accompanied by Forest guides and lifeguards, it’s a 3-hour boating experience to view the wildlife and enjoy the lush forests of the South.

Best time: The best time to go for the Thekkady Bamboo ride is from October to February.

📍Best adventure places of East.

Caving in Meghalaya:

Meghalaya is also known for its adventurous caves. This caving experience depends on the type of cave one chooses to explore. The ride takes about 5-10 days, wherein the narrow routes, the waterfalls, the flooded passage are all involved. Caving equipment and gears along with professional guidance to assist throughout is always provided. The famous cave is the Krem Liat cave about 30,957 metres long. The rest are Mawsmai caves, Krem Lymput, Krem dam etc.

Best time: The best time for caving is from November to March.

River rafting in Arunachal Pradesh:

River rafting is a popular activity wherein the challenging waves and thrilling water currents give an enjoyable experience in Arunachal Pradesh. This water sport takes place in the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries.

Moreover, the popular routes are the Siang course, Kamen route, Dibang route and Subansiri route.

Best time: The best time to visit is from early November to March.

Waterfall rappelling in Shillong:

The water rappelling at Elephant falls, Shillong is a perfect adventure sport, one just cannot miss! The rappelling starts from the mouth of the fall and continues till 40 feet fall. Also, this sport is relatively new in India and is a must-experience adventure if you are looking for some blood pumping expedition.
Best time: The best time to visit is from October to March.

📍Best adventure places of the West:

Jeep Safari at Thar desert:

The Jeep Safari is a popular family adventure and a must-visit trip for the families to explore and discover the mighty Thar Desert. Moreover, the desert is known for its adventurous dunes and the rustic jeep experience.

Best time: The best time to visit is from October to February.

Elephant ride in Bandhavgarh:

The elephant safari in Bandhavgarh is an adventure activity for wildlife lovers. The best part is the tiger tour of Bandhavgarh. The national wildlife sanctuary is an experience in itself.

Best time: The best time to enjoy a safari is from November to March.

Parasailing and paragliding in Goa:

Parasailing and paragliding are the most loved adventure sports. The water sports are best experienced in Goa. Moreover, people often enjoy the pristine beaches of Goa, for water activities. Calangute, Candolim and Anjuna beaches are famous for parasailing while Arambol, Colva and Mobar beaches are famous for paragliding.

Best time: The best time to visit is from November to February.

Other adventure activities to do:

Camel safari and Hot air balloon ride:

These family-friendly adventures of India can be experienced in Jaisalmer, where the camels can give a sweet joy ride of the entire desert. In fact, the hot air balloons can give a beautiful view of the entire pink city – Jaipur.

Best time: The best time to visit is from November to March.

Trekking in Sikkim and Paragliding in Munnar:

Both the sports have their own adventure experience, while one is a snowy trek in the Kanchenjunga mountains with many routes to explore while the other is a paragliding experience in the valleys of Munnar.

Best time: During March to May and September to January.

Kayaking and Banana boat adventure:

The banana boat ride in Gokarna is a fun and joyous ride with friends and family. This activity gives the tourists the best joyous moments and photogenic experience. Therefore, kayaking in Dandeli is the perfect definition of adventure.

Best time: The best time to enjoy these activities are from October to May.

Hence, these adventures that are a roller coaster ride of fun in India are a must-visit tour that you must take to experience the thrills and chills. The tourists can enjoy these breathtaking dares to make a lifetime of a memorable experience. So let’s backpack for the wanderlust adventure tour of India and definitely if you have not tried these destinations yet, make sure you add them to your bucket list!

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