From the eternal snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas to
meandering rivers and gushing waterfalls, dense forests rich in wildlife,
beautiful valleys, long coastlines and magical moonscapes, vast deserts of the
west, to the ancient traditions and festivities, Adventure Tourism has the
potential to make India a round-the-year destination.
The Ministry of Tourism’s latest DekhoApnaDesh Webinar series titled “12 Months of Adventure Travel”
focuses on Adventure Tourism.
The online event virtually takes one through the immense
strength, potential and the hidden secrets of India covering Mountains,
Forests, Rivers, Deserts, Mangroves, Islands, Canals, Wildlife and over 31
adventure activities that will delight any traveller, especially foreign
tourists.
The webinar was presented by Tejbir Singh Anand, Managing
Director, Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt Ltd. Singh is a veteran in the Indian
adventure travel industry with over 3 decades of experience.
“India is one of the very few countries in the world that
boasts natural and cultural attractions so diverse and complex, which promises
ample opportunities to explore every kind of landscape imaginable…,” he
noted.
The scope of adventure tourism activities for the 12 month is
given as under:-
Winter (November-
February)
North East – Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh,
Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura
Activities – Trekking, Cruising, biking etc.
Rajasthan – Jaisalmer, Thar Desert, Jodhpur, Pokhran
Activities- Parasailing, camping, hot air balloon
Harayana- Dhauj known for Rock climbing Mecca
J&K – Gulmarg known for skiing
Ladakh – Ice climbing, Ice hockey, Cycling in Leh and Kargil
Himachal Pradesh- Manali, Dharamshala, Kullu, Sirmour, Shimla
Activities- Skiing, cycling, snow treks, paragliding
Uttarakhand – Lower ranges of Kumaon&Garhwal
Activities – Rafting, cycling, zipline, Bungy
Spring (March- April)
Adventure activities are possible in J&K, Ladakh,
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim
Summer (May- June)
High altitude treks
are possible in Himachal valleys and Uttarakhand. Multiple adventure activities
happen in J&K and Ladakh -Nubra and Zanskar.
Monsoon (July- August)
Himachal Valleys- Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul, Ladakh, J&K
and number of adventure activities also happens in the Aravallis (Udaipur,
Ranakpur and Kumbalgarh)
Autumn (September-
October)
A number of adventure activities can be enjoyed in North East
Summing up the webinar, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director
General, spoke of India’s tourism potential and the adventure activities
available for tourists throughout 365 days.
“Though today we are travelling virtually.. the day is not
far when we will pack our bags and engage in travelling,” she said.
DekhoApnaDesh Webinar Series is an effort by the Ministry
to showcase India’s rich diversity and it is continuously spreading the spirit
of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat through
the virtual platform.
