Top 3 Adventure Destinations in India

India is known for its rich heritage and India the extensive diversity in its culture. Apart from the Taj Mahal, India is famous for beautiful green lush lands. From Kashmir to Kanniyakumari there are various pit-stops which portray the Indian tradition and history which educates as well as entertains the tourists. The Indian tourism has taken a foot forward by promoting adventure tourism with some exciting adventure destinations.


Gone are the days that India is known for its religious destinations alone! With the emergence of these adventure destinations, the Indian tourism is gaining even more popularity with lot of foreigners showing interest in coming to India. It has also become the hub for many exciting adventure spots giving a complete satisfaction to the sport-lovers! Following are the top 5 destinations in India which could enthrall any tourist:

Ladakh

Ideal adventure destination for Mountaineering and Trekking


Ladakh is a vast land covered with sheets of snow, highly challenging hilly terrains, beautiful pictures-queue sceneries and also a mountaineering paradise for the trek lovers!

Ladakh is majorly a trekking land, which has various treks for beginners as well as tough terrains for experienced trekkers.

The lofty mountains of Ladakh fascinate the tourists making it one of the best adventurous destinations in India.

Apart from the budget hotels which range around Rs.500, to the luxury hotels which cost around Rs.1000 –Rs.2000, there are few small compact house which charges around Rs.300 per couple.

Rajasthan

Ideal adventure destination for Camel Safari, Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari, Trekking, Parasailing and Ballooning

Rajasthan offers the complete package for adventure tourism in India. It has almost all kinds of recreational sport making it one of the best adventure destinations. Rajasthan offers a wide range of adventure tourism like camel safari, elephant safari, jeep safari, trekking, wild life sanctuary, paragliding and ballooning. It also has beautiful forts and the Thar Desert which could thrill you more.

Lakshadweep Islands

Ideal adventure destination for Snorkeling, Canoeing, Scuba Diving, Ferry Rides, Helicopter Commutation, Bicycle Rides


Lakshadweep offers the best water based activities making it one of the best adventure tourism in India. The amazing islands of Lakshadweep are a paradise for various sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, canoeing and no one can afford to miss the pleasure of experiencing the exotic riches of the Arabian Sea.

Exploit the various colorful coral treasures hidden inside the water bodies by getting into the ferry rides ranging around Rs. 400 to Rs. 2000.
Helicopter commutation helps you to enjoy the striking and alluring beauty of the land. It costs around Rs. 4000 to Rs. 8000.
Snorkeling is the best way to enter deep into the water world to encounter the varied aquatic species.
If you want to take your own time in exploiting the island, rent a bicycle for a day at Rs.100 and enjoy the natural serene of this land.




Lakshadweep is also the perfect adventure destination for the honeymoon couples who seek thrill and for an out of the world experience!

Source :- Sulekha.com

Top 10 Hill Stations in India

Move over Manali and Shimla – the new and upcoming hill stations in India are taking over. Here is a list of the top 10 hill holiday destinations in India, many of them undiscovered and hidden, but all of them promise to delight, set as they are, amidst pine scented forests and picturesque surroundings. So come and breathe in the freshest, cleanest air you can. Choose from lovely little hamlets and towns up in the hills.

Araku Valley

Tucked away in Andhra Pradesh, at a height of 3200 ft and just 115kms from the busy city of Vizag lies the Araku Valley – a veritable refuge for people looking to get far from the madding crowds. As the name suggests, Araku lies in a valley surrounded by thick sal forests and coffee plantations. At Araku you will be charmed by the local tribal culture that still flourishes and the high point of your visit would be the Borra Caves with it natural stalagmite formations that will enthrall you.

Chopta Meadows

If you are looking for clean fresh mountain air, untold natural beauty and a sweeping vistas of the Himalayan ranges, head for Chopta. Still not run over by hordes of tourists, Chopta is an indescribably beautiful little hill station sitting at 2600 mts above sea level on the Ukimath – Gopeshwar road in the higher reaches of Uttarkhand. The panoramic view of the Himalayas, the rolling Alpine meadows filled with rhododendrons, invigorating treks into the surrounding forests all go towards making Chopta an up and coming hill destination. 

Kurseong 

There’s a new kid on the block where hill stations are concerned in east India - Kurseong. Lying 30 kms away from Darjeeling, Kurseong perched at 1458mts, is a charming little hill station coming into its own. As you enter Kurseong you will be assaulted by the sweet smelling fragrance of the white orchids that this hill town is known for. Take long leisurely walks, picnic on the lovely meadows or go for treks in the neighbouring forests. 

Kurseong will never fail to please!

Lansdowne

If serenity and romance are top of your holiday wish list, then head to Lansdowne, set amidst towering pine forests in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand. Lansdowne is a charming cantonment town that was settled by the British and is situated at 1500mts, has a salubrious climate and loads of trails that branch off into the woods nearby. 

A quaint little hill station, Lansdowne is the perfect place to unwind and be rejuvenated.

                                                                

                                        Lavasa 

A first of its kind, manmade hill station Lavasa is located just 65 kms off Pune and 300 kms from Mumbai. A perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of big city life, Lavasa is spread over seven hills and interspersed with calm water bodies. Catch a game of golf on a world class golf course, go boating on the serene lake, have a relaxing spa treatment or take a long leisurely walk into the surrounding hills. 

Lavasa has something for everyone! 

                                                      

Mashobra

Much smaller than its neighbor Shimla, Mashobra just a 45 minute drive away is a charming little hill station surrounded by pine forests and cedar trees. Set at 2500mts, Mashobra is a place where scenic beauty is outstanding and there is plenty of opportunity to go trekking into the sylvan surroundings.

Mashobra promises much and delivers more! 
         
                                                                        

Mirik 

It’s easy to give Mirik a miss – but don’t! Because if you do, you will miss out on the most stunning views this side of the Himalayas. Mirik is located just 49kms from Darjeeling and is surrounded by verdant tea gardens, sweet smelling spice plantations and fruit laden orange groves. Mirik, unspoilt and undiscovered affords hundreds of trekking trails in to the nearby woods and fabulous views of the Kanchenjunga. 

So don’t miss out on Mirik! 
                                                                           

Munnar 

The aroma of spice lingers in the air in Munnar, the terraced tea plantations and colonial bungalows are reminiscent of the days of the British, the forests around have umpteen trekking trails for the outdoor enthusiast. Munnar is set at 1600mts and is one of the most scenic hill stations in southern India. 

Idyllic surroundings, peaceful and tranquil – Munnar is all that and more.
                                                                     
                                                                               

Theog 

Located just 32 kms away from the hustle and bustle of Shimla, Theog is a lovely little hamlet where you can relax and go for long walks, breathe in the fresh clean air and light a bonfire and warm in the evenings. Theog spells tranquility and is undiscovered by hordes of tourists yet.

So come and enjoy Theog! 

                                                                             

 Yercaud  

In the far reaches of Tamil Nadu lies a place of untold beauty: Yercaud. With pleasant weather all year round Yercaud is known for its orange groves and coffee plantations. The picturesque setting of Yercaud besides a lake and the hills in the back ground make it a wonderful place to relax and enjoy yourself. 

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Unexplored India

From Kashmir in the North to Kanyakumari in the South, India has ample places, still left unexplored. India, described as a traveler's paradise is more like a fairy-tale land blessed with heavenly beauty. It is an enchanting land for all seasons; India has something that other countries don't. The snow clad mountains on one side stretch their arms towards the desperate hot deserts which role down in the lap of cool coastal plains. It is a country of profound vibrations with centuries of austerities practiced, a thirst quencher for the spiritual seeker, for the nature lover, and for those, who come here for a beautiful, yet, a unique experience.

India has always intrigued and fascinated the rest of the world with its variation, contrast and contradictions and will continue to do so. If you wish to visit India; come prepared for a mind-blowing experience in this truly amazing and crazy country, which has zillions of unveiled places.

To boldly tread where no man has gone before is the inspiring Sar Pass in Himachal Pradesh at 13,800 ft, a virgin territory that has places for trekking, where one can yearn and then learn. Being an 80 km trail it passes through various ranges and sanctuaries. Moving along the winding mountain path one can observe the landscape changing at every turn. Himachal also has The Chanderkhani Pass situated in the picturesque Shivalik Range called 'Devbhoomi'-Land of the Gods. Being a 110 km stretch the pass has long and beautiful stretches of pure white snow and as there is an increase in altitude, topography goes on changing. There are different kinds of shrubs, blossoming with a variety of flowers and the trail is laden with the fragrance of wild roses and rhododendrons.

People say, "Don´t go to Goa, it is not beautiful anymore, like the olden times", but it is not true, because there still are a few secluded beaches in the Northern tip of Goa, which are like a backpacker's paradise. The Morjim-Asvem-Arambol strip is blissful: approximately10 miles of uninterrupted beach, whole swathes of it undotted by humanity. It is beautiful: a palm-lined wide strip of white, silvery sand sloping gently into the sea. As it fringes, the strip becomes thick, it almost seems like a desert. This place is a surprise: a quiet, lonely (though not desolate) beach situated on the northern tip.

When the going gets tough, it is only a believer who can keep going. Mount Kailash and Mansarovar is a pilgrimage considered by believers to be the utmost one-each completed parikrama (round) is said to influence your afterlife and if you complete it seven times, you are free of the eternal cycle of rebirth and death, it is said. But believe it or not, being there will be a moment you will always cherish!

Northeast India is Nature's own country-by and large, it is unpolluted, unvarnished and holds on to an aura of innocence. Khasi Hills nestled comfortably in the sub-Himalayan hill ranges of the northeastern region of India. It would be hard to imagine it now but the entire plateau was once under the sea-one can even find a few marine fossils without too much effort. One can also visit TheGaro Hills in the western region of Meghalaya and the Siju caves.

Lepchajagat, near Ghum in West Bengal, 15 kms away from Darjeeling, is a place; with astound beauty one can never get over with. What immediately strikes you there is the curious play of colors in the sky. The clouds are part black and white drifting from one hill to the other. Jorepokri, Mirik and Pashupati are nearby places which should not to be missed.

The Malvan region of Maharastra has fascinating forts and coastlines.Vijayadurg, the Victory Fort is one of the coastal forts of Maharastra. Its beach is hidden from view and not obvious to the casual visitor, so one has to explore a little more to locate it. The drive to Vijayadurg is extremely beautiful and the bucolic countryside with well-surfaced roads makes it a lovely journey. Further down, up the coast is another coastal fort, Sindhudurgh, which was once the main naval base for the Maratha Navy. Devgarh, another beach town in the Konkan region has another of its many forts. It is also known as the land of the King of Fruits. Kunkeshwar another beautiful place, a few miles away has a lonely stretch of sand that simply sparkles in the sunlight.

Gokarna, North of Karnataka, has a pristine and quaint beach, wedged between hills, which can pleasantly surprise one; as you can see the beach resemble "Om", the Sanskrit symbol for the invocation that is believed to have created the Universe. A two-hour drive away are the Jog Falls, which are actually a set of three waterfalls. Karwar, also lies in the Northern part of Karnataka, on a thin strip of tropical sand that is bound by the Western Ghats on its eastern side and embraced by the Arabian Sea on the west. On entering Karwar, one immediately comes face to face with the blue sea dotted with several islands on the horizon. Distinct amongst them, just about three kilometers away, lies Deobagh, which is approachable by a speedboat. Dandeli, 175 kms from Deobagh, is another place, which is very rich when it comes to Nature and opportunities of getting close to it. One of the main attractions here is white-water rafting.

As cliched as it may sound-for the one's who haven't visited any of these places are for sure missing something in their lives!