Keen on a break that doesn’t involve sitting in a plush hotel. Looking to push your physical boundaries. India boasts of a stunning landscape with great outdoors for all adventure pursuits, from motorcycle rides on the rugged roads in Ladakh to parasailing and bamboo rafting in the scenic lagoons in Kerala. The country offers a huge canvas for inteprid travellers, coupled with favourable weather conditions, stunning scenery and dollops of fresh air that will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Now, you can ride, hike, sail, surf and bike across India’s finest destinations with our selection of Adventure Breaks. In fact, June till September offers a tempting window break for adventure enthusiasts looking for thrilling outdoor breaks to explore the picture perfect Indian countryside. It’s time of the year when holidaymakers have not yet flooded the country, and most tourist trails are uncrowded.
Travel Smart presents a range of outdoor activities, that you can indulge in the remotest corner of India and on the high altitude roads in the Himalayas that will definitely get your adrenaline pumping.
Make your adventure holidays a success with our selection of top 6 activities
Motorcycling in Ladakh
Enjoy the wind in the hair kind of experience. Go on a trans-Himalayan motorcycle trip across cold high-altitude deserts, deep valleys and dusty treacherous roads in Ladakh. The Manali-Leh highway ride to Ladakh is full of surprises and has punishing road trails, which will really test every biker’s endurance. It’s a must-do trip for every avid biker.
Hiking in Kali Sarda, Uttarakhand
You can visit a luxurious mountain resorts and gaze at the snow-clad hills, but where’s the fun in that. Looking for a more out of the ordinary challenge. Head to the Kumaoni wilderness in Uttarakhand. It’s a veritable treasure hike for first time hikers and families. The trail starts at the picturesque Kathgodam, running through postcard perfect Nepali villages, gurgling streams and terraced farms, culminating at the descent of the might river Kali into the plains.
Surfing at Kodi Bengre, Karnataka
With Karnataka emerging as a hot surfing destination, this tiny fishing village, near Manipal on the west coast of India is an ideal destination for surfers to enjoy the big waves. With no reefs or rocks, cruise on the big waves blissfully. If you want to the get the grips with this water based sports, the surfing camps in Kodi Bengre will come handy.
Essential Wayanad Ride, Kerala
One of the toughest trails that will test your physical endurance, Essential Wayanad Ride offers the most dramatic scenery, with the path cutting through paddy fields, base of a hill and sleepy villages. But the real test is a sharp descent down to the countryside, leading to muddy trails and fields which is hard to negotiate. You can stop by at the many small eateries peppering the road for a quick bite. The ride ends at Kalpetta.
Bamboo Rafting, Kerala
Sail through some of the rich forests in Periyar Tiger Reserve on a raft made of bamboo. As you drift past deep woods, watch the forest come alive with bird life, giant squirrels and Nilgiri langur. Bamboo rafting is an ideal combination of adventure with moderate activity.
Parasailing in Alappuzha Beach, Kerala
A highly recreational sport, the Alappuzha Beach is a well known place for water based activities, especially Parasailing. For the uninitiated, parasailing is carried out by attaching the para-sail to a long rope which is connected to a speed boat or a motor boat. If you havn’t tried your hand at parasailing yet, this is the time to give it a go!
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