Adventure Activities To Look Out For In 2017

2017 began with its first long weekend so what better chance to indulge in some fun adventure activities. For people who have made a resolution to be more active and adventurous this year, 2017 has a lot in store for you. And for those who are not the adventurous kind are welcome just laze around on the beach or lie in a hammock reading your favourite novel.
So, here’s the list of adventure activities that awaits you for 2017!

Himalayan Snow Skiing – Solang valley:-

It’s peak winter time and how can one not think about skiing? Would you like to ski through a snow‐laden valley? Visit Solang, a quaint, little village 13 kms beyond Manali. Solang is a well-known skiing destination during winter and is known for its different levels of slopes ideal for beginners as well as professionals.

BANDHAVGARH & KHAJURAHO – Tiger Safari:-

Embark on a wildlife sojourn into Bandhavgarh, where chances are you will spot the magnificent tiger while enroute to the exotic temples of Khajuraho. Take an elephant safari into the mighty jungles, which were once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Reva, that teem with fauna including tigers and leopards. Continue on to Khajuraho to be mesmerized by the Kamasutra carvings that rank amongst the most enchanting temple architecture in the world.

Adventure in Air

BIR BILLING – Himalayan Para Gliding:-
Considered as the most sought after place for aero sports and it comes among the top ten flying sites in the world, Bir provides the most thrilling experience of soaring like a bird over the Himalayas. If you ever dreamt of becoming a pilot or to soar like a bird, then this is a must. Extensive valley landscape and picturesque cross-country routes makes Bir the most popular flying zone for amateur para-gliders as well as for the most devoted pilot.

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Water Sports

RAFTING AT RISHIKESH:-
Bumpy rides, braving the extreme water currents along the Ganges is what makes Rishikesh a unique river-rafting zone for the high spirited and keeps the adrenalin flowing. Picturesque dense forest along with freezing temperature, at the initial stage creates rough and thrashing grade-5 rapids. Such an adventure amidst the beautiful mountain landscape of the Himalayas makes it a wonderful time spent with nature.

River-rafting happens mainly in the upper ranges where the water is ‘rough and white’ as it froths and foams, hitting against narrow chasms, rocky ridges and cascades into deep gradients.

SCUBA DIVING:-

There are a couple of adventure tourism destinations in India offering a variety of avenues for shallow diving, e.g. the coast of Goa and Pondicherry along with some parts of Kerala are the places where one can look for some good ‘snorkeling’ and ‘diving’ options, as one gets to be as close as possible to the plethora of marine flora and fauna allowing one to witness the fascinating range of corals harbouring aquatic sea creatures like crustaceans, moray eels, manta rays, grouper, parrot fish, triggerfish, and if you’re lucky, even turtles and dolphins.