Ladakh or the land of passes is a famous tourist destination. It is on every trekker’s must-visit list. It is bounded by Himalayan range on one side and Karakoram Range on the other. The normal temperatures here are extremely low and in winters they go as low as -20 degree centigrade.  Leh which is the capital of Ladakh has many tourist attractions. Ladakh has a strong Tibetan influence. Hence there are several Buddhist monasteries which are also open to public visits. The main adventure activities here are trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, river crossing and white water rafting. To reach Ladakh you can take flight from Delhi to Leh or drive down here.

Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal famous as the land of gods is what you can dream of to have on a perfect holiday. Fresh air, pure water, green surroundings, mountains in the background and snow on top of them.. all this and more is what Uttaranchal has on offer. It has brilliant little tourist spots like Nainital, Mussourie, Kausani and many more places. Uttaranchal is famous for trekking, skiing, water rafting, hang gliding, paragliding, boating, canoeing and angling.

Sikkim

Sikkim in the east India is a paradise for tourists. It is the most scantily populated place in India. The landscapes here are incomparable, the weather is uplifting and the mountain ranges here are not to be found anywhere. Coffee plantations here add to the lush voluminous greenery of this place. Rafting and mountaineering here are famous amongst tourists as adventure tourists. Sikkim can be reached at by Darjeeling, Siliguri or Kalimpong.

Himachal

Himachal is a state located right in the centre of Hmalaya mountain ranges with Jammu to its north, UP is South East and Haryana in South. It has trekkable mountain peaks and raftable rivers, green forests and good roads for safaris. Himachal is famous for adventure activities such as skiing, heli-skiing and ice skating. You can also try safaris by jeeps, cars or motorcycles. Aero sports like paragliding is also available here. Trekking, camping and river rafting are also famous here. You can reach here by bus, car, train or flight.

Rajasthan

This North West state of India is surrounded by Thar Desert. It shares a long border with our neighbouring country. Rajasthan also is the place where the oldest mountain ranges of Aravalli stand. Rajasthan has a lot of forts, fortresses and palaces. In fact this place is land of the royal families whose battles are legendary in India. Rajasthan has always been welcoming tourist from all over the globe. It offers adventure sports such as camel safaris, trekking, aero sports, fishing, water sports, wildlife extravaganza. It is accessible by flights, trains and buses.

Karnataka

Karnataka is a place with lot of places that are of tourist interest. There is a whole range of sculptures temples, hills, forests and sea shores that Karnataka has on offer. No wonder it is voted as the 4th most popular destination in India. It also stands 2nd in having the highest number of national monuments. Karnataka has an array of adventure sports that suit various temperaments. You have endless trekking options in the Karnataka hills and lots of white water rafting opportunities in the Kali river. Wildlife here is rich too and tourists are crazy about the Bheemeshwari, Bandipur, Nagarhole sanctuaries. It has several weekend getaway options as well. Karnataka is reachable by flight, train and bus.

Goa

Goa is called the Rome of East. The Portugese influence here is very strong here. The place is a destination popular amongst youngsters, hippies, party-crazy people.  Besides the hippie culture that Goa has it also has a great history behind it. It has century old temples, churches and ancient houses which stand for the old Goan culture.  Goa too is a place for water sport lovers. The Arabian Sea touching the Konkan coast is an exciting place to experiment with water. The water sports you can try here are scuba diving, snorkeling, jet-skiing, parasailing, surfing, water-skiing, windsurfing, and deep sea fishing. Goa is easily reachable by air, sea and land.

Andaman & Nicobar

Andaman and Nicobar is a cluster of 572 small and big islands. This place has great opportunities for water sports. Andaman has a water sports complex where you can indulges in a variety of water sports. You can experience scuba diving, sailing, parasailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and trekking in the ocean. You can also enjoy sail boats, speed boats and paddle boats. Glass bottom rides are a hit here. The extensive marine life here is striking and a wonderful experience. Andaman also has an amusement park and central jail which are great tourist spots. You can reach here by flight which flies from Kerala, Kochi to Port Blair or by ship which leaves from the Kochi port.

Lakshadweep

Lakshwadeep is a beautiful island 240 km away from Malabar Coat. The island is rich in marine wealth and that is what people come to see here from across the globe.  Water sports in Lakshwadeep are quiet popular as there is availability of equipments of very high standards. Water sports here include snorkeling, scuba divng, glass-bottom rides, para sailing, surfing and water skiing. The islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Kadmath and Minicoy offer activities like kayaking, sailing, paddling and inflatable motor boats. Staying facilities here are good but expensive as it is still not so tourism inflicted. Lakshwadeep can be reached by a flight from Kerala or Cochin. You can also come here by ship that commences its journey from Kochi.

Kerala

Kerala is a place where all the elements of nature exist in their purest form. The seas tranquilize, the skies mesmerize and the lands are ablaze with the fire of light that blows from the human settlements. Kerala is voted as the third best tourist destination in Asia. It is connected with all the major cities of India and is accessible by air, train and bus. The Kerala tourism is the most developed and it has facilities that suit people of all classes.

There is plenty for everyone to do here. People come here for adventure trips, trekking expeditions and water sports. Some also come here for soft adventures like Wildlife Safaris, the infamous boat race-Allepy, Kollam and backwater vacations. Kerala also offers a huge range of wellness holidays like spa getaways or Yog and meditation tours. Whatever way you wish to come here as a backpacker of an elite guest, Kerala will never fail to impress you.

Situated in the Garhwal Himalayas in the Chamloli district of Uttaranchal, Auli is a well known skiing destination. Majority of the tourists land in Auli by a cabel car service running at 3km. Skiing is a memorable experience at Auli because there is 500 meters long ski-lift and 800 meters long chair lift along with snow beaters and snow packing machines that keep the snow on the skiing spots smooth and ski-able. Such immense use of technology gives skiers 20 km of virgin slopes making slalom, downhill skiing and cross country possible.

Besides snow skiing, snow boarding is also carried out at Auli. Private operators and Government run organizations provide skiing and snow boarding gears. Every year skiing training camps are organized for those who are keen to learn. The best times to ski are the months between January and March.

White Water Rafting at Manali

Manali is a beautiful town in Kullu valley. It attracts a large number of tourists every year. Manali is at a height of 1,926 meters and is at a distance of 40 km from Kullu. It is a perfect place to trek and traverse. One can even try rock climbing and rappelling and many such mountaineering activities here. Manali is also famous for white river rafting in the Beas River.

River rafting at Rishikesh

Situated on holy Ganges, Rishikesh is an admired sacred hotspot in India. Rishikesh has numerous options of ashrams and shrines that make it an ultimate place for people with spiritual bend of mind.

Rishikesh is extremely well known for its river rafting opportunities. All grades I to IV rafting can be enjoyed here as the waters have rapids which are perfect for rafting conditions.

Trekking and Rafting at Darjeeling

Standing high at 7000 feet, Darjeeling is a very popular hill station. It is in northern West Bengal and is renowned for its beautiful tea estates.

The mountains of Darjeeling have several adventure sports on offer. Starting with skiing in the snow clad peaks; one can even raft in the chilly waters of Darjeeling Rivers. Trekking through the green woods is an experience in itself whereas you can even get a chance to be air-borne. Para-gliding is another activity one would love to indulge in s tourists.

Caving in Meghalaya

Khasi Hills in the Meghalaya boast of the deepest and longest caves in South Asia. Due to their huge potential Meghalayan caves are an absolute favorite amongst foreigners. These caves provide cavers with opportunities to explore the hills and discover new caves. In fact caves dictate the entire geography of the district of Meghalaya.