5 Adventure Spots In India That Will Get Your Heart Racing

BENGALURU: India is bestowed with towering peaks and mountains, fascinating rivers, and challenging terrains which offer ample opportunities to travelers seeking adventure. An adventure trip is a great opportunity to leave all inhibitions behind and blend with the exotic exhilarating experiences, reports Prachi Joshi for MakeMyTrip Travel Blog. Here are the top 5 adventure holiday destinations will drive the adrenaline rush.

1. Manali

Nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 6,726 ft in the Beas River Valley is Manali. An absolute delight for adventurers looking to take on the jagged hills, the scenic location offers several types of high altitude hiking and rock climbing opportunities. Yoga-Trekking is another unique concept which combines spiritual wellness with physical well-being and has become a rage among both adventure and spirituality seekers. Apart from trekking and rock climbing, travelers can also indulge in skiing, river rafting, zorbing and nature walks.

2. Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. The park has a high density of tiger population along with a large breeding population of leopards, and various species of deer. Bandhavgarh Hill, at the height of 811 meters above the sea level, is located at the centre of the park. This hill is surrounded by sloping valleys. Bandhavgarh offers jeep safari to head off into the Jungle. The visitors to Bandhavgarh are allowed into the park twice each day for 3-hour Jeep safaris, once at dawn, and again in late afternoon. These are times when animal activity is most visible.

3. Rishikesh

The most important draw for adventure enthusiasts in Rishikesh is heading with their rafts and oars into the river to brave the raging rapids. White water rafting is the most popular sport in Rishikesh, the season of which runs from September to May. There are two routes for rafting in Rishikesh, with rapids divided into various sections for amateurs as well as professional rafters. Except for monsoon, the rafting camps are operational throughout the year. Do make it a point to make your booking well in advance as the rafting camps tend to get sold out very early during peak season. Another, must try is the famous Flying Fox. These adventure sports are designed and operated by highly trained team from New Zealand that takes every measure to ensure safety of visitors. Go ahead and challenge yourself for an altogether international experience, which is hard to be found elsewhere in the country.

4. Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park hosts two-thirds of the world’s Great One-horned rhinoceros. Situated in the intense geographical location, the park presents a massive range of natural beauty. Surrounded by Brahmaputra River on the North and the Karbi Anglong mountains in the South, the park offers a splendid scenic sight. The beautiful geographical vicinity of the park makes it heaven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. One of the many attractions in the Kaziranga National Park is exploring the hidden mystery of the dense jungle on elephants that are steered by a professional Mahout. The park is open daily for a period of six months starting from 1st November to 30th April.

5. Lahaul and Spiti

Lahaul and Spiti is a district of Himachal Pradesh. Lahaul tends to be a bit more green and fertile, while Spiti is mostly stark high-desert. The Kanamo Peak, behind Kibber Village (the highest village in the world) offers a great trek Spiti Safari is another popular trekking spot. Spiti Safari is surrounded by the Kullu Valley, Ladakh and Tibet. The Spiti Trek provides a deep insight into the life of Spitian people. Visitors can experience local people life style, way of living, cuisine, livestock grazing machine, irrigation practices and agriculture. At Lahaul and Spiti, visitors can experience the multitudes of the Spiti lifestyle along with the rare species of flora and fauna.