Trekking and rafting in Arunachal Pradesh
Known as the land of rising sun, Arunachal Pradesh is situated in the north-eastern part of India. Also known as the ‘Treasure Trove of Nature’ it is famous for its 500 rare species of orchids. It has a galore of adventure sports
which one can indulge in; from angling to boating, river rafting, hiking and trekking. There are several trekking destinations along Pasighat-
Jengging-Yinkiang, Bhalukpong-Bomdila-Tawang, Roing-Mayodia-Anono and Tezu-Hauliang routes. These routes pass through Kamesng River, orchidarium, Lake Sanctuary and gives opportunities to raft, angle bird watch and trek.
Arunachal is also popular for its white water rafting. Siang, Brahmaputra and Subansari are the rivers which have white water rafting opportunities. Brahmaputra river is a wild river where grade IV and V rafting can be easily done.
Its biggest tributary Subansari offers similar rafting chances. The best times to be on these rivers are the months between November and March.
Scuba diving at Netrani Island
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Netrani also known as Pigeoon Island is located 220 km south of Goa, 10 nautical miles offshore from the village Murudeshwar. The dive sites in this region are 10-30 meter deep and there is a
15-20 meter range of visibility around the island. The dive site is rich with coral reefs on the east and rock walls on the west and northwest of the island. Going underwater you may discover rare species of fishes and corals. There are private operators which provide tourists with Scuba Diving packages where diving gears are provided and diving training is given after which a certain number of dives in the sea are allowed.
Angling at Cauvery
If fishing is your idea of relaxing then what better place then Cauvery. The tourism and the forest departments run Cauvery Fishing Camp. Fishing of Mahseer can be easily done during the camps. Cauvery River supports a very good population of humpbacked Mahseer. Many other important fishing camps along the way are Galibore, Bheemeshwari and Doddamakali. The camps are indeed the best bet for a green holiday
topped up with a bit of adventure.
Water Sports in Goa
Goa is indisputably the best place for all sorts of Waters Sports. Be it windsurfing on the seas of
Dona Paula or angling in Agonda or parasailing on Majorda beach and Condolim beaches or water
skiing on the Calangute beaches. The ideal time for water sports is the months between October
and May when the skies here are clear and the sea is at ease. If you love water sports then Goa is the place to be.
Bungee Jumping in Bangalore
Bangalore is one of the first places in India which introduced it to this sport. In this sport the person’s ankle is tied to a harness and he is dropped from thin air. Safety gears are provided but the few hundred meters free fall is worth all the trouble.
Hot air ballooning at Bir Billing
Billing, a little place in Himachal Pradesh is considered one of the best hot air ballooning sites in the world. Found in Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, Bir is a small village which acts as the landing ground and Billing is the meadow from where one takes off.
It offers panoramic views and is ideal as a launching ground for hang-gliding and paragliding.
Known as the land of rising sun, Arunachal Pradesh is situated in the north-eastern part of India. Also known as the ‘Treasure Trove of Nature’ it is famous for its 500 rare species of orchids. It has a galore of adventure sports
which one can indulge in; from angling to boating, river rafting, hiking and trekking. There are several trekking destinations along Pasighat-
Jengging-Yinkiang, Bhalukpong-Bomdila-Tawang, Roing-Mayodia-Anono and Tezu-Hauliang routes. These routes pass through Kamesng River, orchidarium, Lake Sanctuary and gives opportunities to raft, angle bird watch and trek.
Arunachal is also popular for its white water rafting. Siang, Brahmaputra and Subansari are the rivers which have white water rafting opportunities. Brahmaputra river is a wild river where grade IV and V rafting can be easily done.
Its biggest tributary Subansari offers similar rafting chances. The best times to be on these rivers are the months between November and March.
Scuba diving at Netrani Island
Netrani also known as Pigeoon Island is located 220 km south of Goa, 10 nautical miles offshore from the village Murudeshwar. The dive sites in this region are 10-30 meter deep and there is a
15-20 meter range of visibility around the island. The dive site is rich with coral reefs on the east and rock walls on the west and northwest of the island. Going underwater you may discover rare species of fishes and corals. There are private operators which provide tourists with Scuba Diving packages where diving gears are provided and diving training is given after which a certain number of dives in the sea are allowed.
Angling at Cauvery
If fishing is your idea of relaxing then what better place then Cauvery. The tourism and the forest departments run Cauvery Fishing Camp. Fishing of Mahseer can be easily done during the camps. Cauvery River supports a very good population of humpbacked Mahseer. Many other important fishing camps along the way are Galibore, Bheemeshwari and Doddamakali. The camps are indeed the best bet for a green holiday
topped up with a bit of adventure.
Water Sports in Goa
Goa is indisputably the best place for all sorts of Waters Sports. Be it windsurfing on the seas of
Dona Paula or angling in Agonda or parasailing on Majorda beach and Condolim beaches or water
skiing on the Calangute beaches. The ideal time for water sports is the months between October
and May when the skies here are clear and the sea is at ease. If you love water sports then Goa is the place to be.
Bungee Jumping in Bangalore
Bangalore is one of the first places in India which introduced it to this sport. In this sport the person’s ankle is tied to a harness and he is dropped from thin air. Safety gears are provided but the few hundred meters free fall is worth all the trouble.
Hot air ballooning at Bir Billing
Billing, a little place in Himachal Pradesh is considered one of the best hot air ballooning sites in the world. Found in Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, Bir is a small village which acts as the landing ground and Billing is the meadow from where one takes off.
It offers panoramic views and is ideal as a launching ground for hang-gliding and paragliding.
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