India is probably the only country that offers various types of tourism such as history tourism, adventure tourism, medical tourism, spiritual tourism, beach tourism etc.
Being an ancient country, India is a country of monuments. All in all these monuments are the destination of the traveler to India. These monuments bring the true colors of India.
The country offers an amazing range of adventure opportunities such as:
• Tracking, a perfect and balanced exercise for limbs, sheds excess body fat, keeps you agile and leaves you fitter than ever before by a trekking tour.
• The white water rafting on the Ganga
• Indus or Teesta to heli-skiing in the high Himalayas
• Hang-gliding and ballooning over the Indian plains to camel-safaris in the vast Thar Desert of Rajasthan;
• Chasing the elusive tiger on the backs of mighty elephants to trekking in the Himalayan ranges
Being an ancient country, India is a country of monuments. All in all these monuments are the destination of the traveler to India. These monuments bring the true colors of India.
These are just a few of the many options available to the traveler looking for a little more adventure. Keep your eyes and mind open to have new joys and you will be pleased with sweet memories.
By: Ram Kishore
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October 29th, 2009
India is one travel destination you will want to visit over and over again. The reason is there are so many things to see that it will take more than one trip to allow you to see all this country has to offer. Among the adventures available here are the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Ulavi Temple and Kali Wilderness Camp. If you love white water rafting you have found the ultimate place to bring out the thrill-seeker in you.
Wildlife abounds in the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. This unspoiled area of the world contains a varied terrain. From hills with forests to river valleys, the beauty of the area includes assorted flowers and vegetation. Animals making their home here are of many different varieties. The tigers, panthers, elephants and bison are only a part of the wildlife which also includes reptiles and birds. If you are very lucky, you may just spot a white tiger.
Ride the river Kali in a coracle. This is a uniquely made boat, circular in shape, made of woven bamboo and reinforced with buffalo hide. Guaranteed to be a highlight of your visit, this ride will allow you the opportunity to see some of the area’s birdlife, such as the darters and egrets.
If whitewater rafting is your style, this is possible as well. One thing is certain; you will enjoy the awesome beauty of this area of the country. If you are a nature lover, Karnataka should be a destination in India that is on your travel list.
By: David Dutton
Destination India
October 20th, 2009
India has long been a popular travel destination for Westerners eager to see a very different way of life. This exotic land has, in recent years, seen a large increase in both interest and number of visitors. Adventure tours in particular have seen a dramatic uptake in the number of people in their ranks. India is no longer just about ultra-luxury tours of the Taj Mahal and a killer view from your five-star hotel balcony. Goa has been a popular backpacker destination for some time now, and there are more and more family vacation opportunities cropping all over the country.
Regions and cities that once saw little tourist action are now establishing themselves as key players. The mountainous Ladakh region, often referred to as “Little Tibet,” is one of them. This remote landscape is stuck between the Karakoram Mountains in the north and the Himalayas in the south. Hiking and climbing have been, and continue to be, the main way to appreciate the natural wonders of this region. In recent years, paragliding and white water rafting have also made their way to Ladakh, affording tourists new ways to enjoy the area. For nature lovers, Ladakh is certainly not to be missed on a trip to India.
Ranthambore National Park is a prime Indian tourist destination, and there is good reason for this. It is the most famous National Park in India, and is most well known because of its large tiger population. Tigers can even be seen during the day! Recent efforts to combat poaching here have stabilized the number of tigers in the park, which were once in drastic decline. Aside from the majestic tiger, leopards, sloth bears, and over 270 different species of bird can be seen in the park.
The closest airport to Ranthambore is in the city of Jaipur, a good 90 miles away. Transport within the state of Rajasthan is quite excellent due to the number and quality of roads and busses connecting all the major cities.
Of course, what trip to India would be complete without seeing the Taj Mahal? Located in Agra, the mausoleum is conveniently close to Jaipur and other tourist destinations in the so-called Golden Triangle. A quick glance at most tours of India on the market will show that nearly all include, at the very minimum, stays in New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. Mumbai, southern India, and the Ganges, other Indian destinations etched in our consciousness from books and travel programs, are often added on as extensions to a previously existing tour of the North.
With all the amazing things to do in India, and the increased global interest in adventure travel, it is no wonder tourism is making a comeback in this mysterious, always captivating land that is home to nearly 1.2 billion people. There is something for everyone, from the luxury senior traveler, to the 20-something backpacker with a goatee, not much money, and a desire for adventure.
By: George Morrison
