Must Dos in India for adventure

So you are planning a trip to India and you have no idea what where to start from? And are too many options confusing you? Here is a list of adventures you must consider doing.

The land of passes is on every trekker’s must-visit list. Ladakh provides trekkers, climbers and whit water rafters their part of fun and challenges for many decades now. Up north

near Ladakh is another place which offers same mountaineering pleasures. If Ladakh is too extreme for you, you can try visiting Uttaranchal which can prove to be a perfect holidaying place.

Uttaranchal is famous for trekking, skiing, River Rafting, hang gliding, Paragliding, boating,

canoeing and angling.

From east, Sikkim is a paradise for tourists. Coffee plantations give Sikkim a whole new ambience and refresh the onlookers. Come to this part of the country to experience some amazing sunsets and discover great rafting rapids.

North has no dearth of destinations offering great adventure opportunities. Visit Himachal for one

India also has great architectural treasure. Karnataka in the south east of India offers a whole range of sculptures temples, hills, forests and sea shores. If that doesn’t suffice knowing that it is the 4^th most popular tourist destination in India should. Adventure wise Karnataka will not disappoint anyone. There are endless trekking options in the hills of Karnataka and white water rafting opportunities in the Kali River. There are abundant opportunities to spot wildlife. You can visit any of these wildlife sanctuaries - Bheemeshwari, Bandipur, Nagarhole sanctuaries. For weekend getaways you will be spoilt for choice.such memorable adventure trip. It has trekkable mountain peaks and raftable rivers, green forests and good roads for safaris. It also has favorable conditions for 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. North West state of India is surrounded by Thar Desert. It shares a long border with our neighboring country. If you long for sun sand and frolic, Rajasthan is the place for you. It is the place where the oldest

mountain ranges of Aravalli stand. It offers adventure sports such as camel safaris, trekking, aero sports, fishing, Water Sports and Wildlife extravaganza.

Goa is called the Rome of East. 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 surfing, snorkeling, jet-skiing, boogie

boarding, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and deep sea fishing.

Andaman and Nicobar is a cluster of 572 small and big islands. 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. 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. Some also come here for soft adventures like Wildlife Safaris, the infamous boat race-Allepy, Kollam and backwater vacations.

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 diving, 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.

Having a healthy break

Are you the kind who is running around the clock, trying to balance things at home and work? Do you constantly live under work pressure? Do you have odd eating hours and haphazard eating habit? If you have answered yes to most of the questions then you are in dire need of a break, a healthy break.

Below are mentioned a few things people can do who spend half of their waking life at work. Try these and you will see changes in your approach towards work.

Meditate

The best way to wrap up a hectic day is by meditating. Meditation helps you look inward, be calm and ultimately get rid of negativism. A person who constantly lives on the edge would understand the importance of having a clear mind. Meditation helps bring this clarity. It is also important to realize that thoughts have a direct effect on our physical body. Hence being mentally relaxed is very important and should be made a top priority.

Meditation becomes better when you are closer to nature. So when you feel y

our mind needs a break opt for a meditation center. Rishikesh and Kerala offer lots of meditation opportunities. The centers here run Yog and Meditation courses which can work wonders for your well being.

Challenge yourself

Adventure has a magical quality. It brings out that part of your personality which is subdued when you are busy meeting deadlines at work. It freshens up the head, helps you shift focus from the everyday idiosyncrasies. So grab the first opportunity and go rock climbing, take day trips around the city or arrange for a jeep safari trip to Leh – Ladakh. Do something wild; push yourself to limits which you yourself were not aware could achieve. And when you have cleared one hurdle after another there is a sense of accomplishment which lifts your mood and does wonders for your self esteem.

The after effects of adventure activities are fantastic. You will find yourself more focused in your work, you will have more energy than before and you will also be cheerful throughout. The positivism that comes into you after a challenging adventure holiday helps in doing a lot of constructive work.

Indulge mindfully

You took a long deserved break from work. And now you are in a fantastic place which has some of the best cuisines to offer. Without realizing you go overboard and overeat and continue harming your body. This is unfair. As much as the mind needs to unwind, the body needs a break too.

So while vacationing can be about sight seeing and shopping it can also be the perfect time for you to spend time making healthy changes in your eating habits. Start with a heavy breakfast and as the day proceeds take in ‘healthy-snack’ breaks, practice not to miss the three important meals of the day. Take small quantities of food and take a bit of everything in your plate. Goes without saying drink lots of water and eat lots of greens.

Eco tourism and adventure

Eco tourism means traveling responsibly to the natural areas that preserve the environment conserve the endangered species as well as sustain the well being of the local people. Eco tourism is a viable economic alternative to exploitation of the environment.

The issue of global warming has risen higher in the recent few years. The sequential rise in temperatures has deviated regular adventurers towards eco-tourism. It is the best option for the people who love nature and its beauty. India is very well known among nature lovers and tourists from all over the world. Being famous for its enriched culture, beauty and heritage, it is getting well equipped with a number of Botanical and Zoological Gardens that are meant to preserve the nature and environment.

Eco Tourism's is essential for preventing the environment around us and preserving its resources. Apart from providing a pleasant visit to tourists who like a change from the hasty city life and want to enjoy some greenery, it also safeguards the environment from getting ruined.

Eco tourism is a novel section adjunct to the Indian Tourism plan. It is an ideal form of tourism that encourages you to go back to the rawest nature and learn to value the importance of it.

Below are a few eco-tourism destinations:

Rishikesh - This is among the best place for river rafting as the Ganga is bounded by the

green Himalayas from both the sides.

Rishikesh is a popular center of learning yoga and here we have many of the ayurvedic pharmacies.

Kerala - Kerala is the first planned ecotourism destination in India create

d to cater to the Eco-tourist and nature lovers. Here Ayurveda found a revolution from an ethnic cure to a luxurious indulgence. Kerala is one of the greenest destinations in India.

Ladakh : Trekking in this place can be carried out in a more responsible m

anner. You can make as little waste as possible. You can also make it a point to clear after up after you have left your camping places.

Adventure when combined with Eco tourism adds a sense of responsibility to the entire holidaying experience. Conserving the mother nature being amidst it should be our prior responsibility.