Witness The Wonders of India at These 17 Best Adventure Places

Due to its massive size, India is blessed with a diverse landscape. The country is known for being tourist friendly, with something in store for every type of traveller, both international and domestic.

If adventure is your thing, there is no better country than India to experience all kinds of thrills and activities. We have compiled a list of the best adventure places in India to satisfy your cravings for that perfect adrenaline rush. Let’s take a look at the best adventure places in India.

Best Adventure Places in India: North India

1. Bir-Billing

Bir-Billing is a village settled in the Joginder Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The place portrays a typical and idyllic village setting. However, very close to the village you will find an entirely different picture.

The entire sky is filled with paragliders enjoying this adventure sport. The hills and the climate make Bir-Billing the perfect spot to go paragliding. It is for this reason Bir-Billing is called the paragliding capital of the nation.

• Things to do: Paragliding in the Bir Valley

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2. Rajasthan

Rajasthan is not all about royal palaces and forts. It is a land that will also delight the adventure lover in you. Lately, hot air ballooning is gaining traction in the state. You can either choose to train in the science of hot air ballooning and then perform the activity under guided supervision or you can take a hot air balloon tour.

The tour throws an entirely new perspective on Rajasthan and will give you a bird’s eye view of the cities of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Jaipur.

• Things to do: Hot air balloon ride

3. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is located on the banks of the Ganga River in the northern state of Uttarakhand. The city is mostly a pilgrimage center and is also known as the yoga capital of India. There are, however, certain adventure activities conducted here for thrill-seeking tourists.

You can engage in activities such as rafting in the Ganga River, rock and cliff climbing, take part in a survival camp at the nearby forest or go bungee jumping. The bungee jump is the highest in India at a staggering 83 meters high – leaving you in freefall for a whole 5 seconds.

• Things to do: White water rafting, bungee jumping in Rishikesh Valley
• Where to Stay : Treebo Hotels in Rishikesh 

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4. Ladakh

Ladakh is known as the land of many monasteries. The town is located at the highest altitude in India. The topography of the surrounding land makes it the perfect place to go trekking and rafting.

The famous Chadar Trek, which is a trek on a frozen river, takes place here. You can go rafting in the beautiful Zanskar Valley.

• Things to do: Trek over the frozen river, rafting in Zanskar Valley

5. Manali

Manali is a township located in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh and is a popular tourist destination. Manali offers adventure activities such as trekking in the Parvati Valley. However, one of the most well-known adventure activities here is going on a biking expedition.

The routes will take you through the various villages located in Manali and in its vicinity. The biking expedition will have you go through some beautiful landscapes and really lets you experience the place.

• Things to do: Trek to the nearby villages, go on a biking expedition
• Where to Stay : Treebo Hotels in Manali 

6. Har Ki Doon Valley

Har Ki Doon Valley is a hanging valley that is in the shape of a cradle. The unique shape of this hanging valley enables trekkers to explore the beautiful Garhwali part of the Himalayas. The place is covered in lush vegetation, surrounded by snow-clad mountains.

The valley is located at an altitude of 3500 meters above the sea level. The valley is particularly famous among trekkers and nature lovers who come to witness the valley blossom.

• Things to do: Trek to the valley where rare flowers blossom

7. Gulmarg

Gulmarg is located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The setting and surroundings will remind you of a typical Switzerland village. The entire town is located at a high elevation and faces heavy snowfall that covers the entire village most of the time.

Due to the snowfall received here, heli-skiing is a popular adventure sport. Heli-skiing involves jumping out of a helicopter on skis and face the harsh old winds.

• Things to do: Heli-Skiing in the beautiful village

8. Auli

Auli is a quaint little town located in Uttarakhand and is one of the hidden gems of this state. The town, due to its elevation, remains mostly untouched by the general public and due to this, it has retained its natural beauty.

The town is also blessed with steep winding slopes, clean environment, and monolithic mountain tops. There are incredible trekking routes that take you through the Kuari Pass and Gorson Valley.

• Things to do: Trek to the Kuari Pass or ski in the mountains

Best adventure Places in India: South India

1. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The sanctuary has dense deciduous trees that make up the evergreen forest. There are many endemic and migratory birds that make the sanctuary their home for varying amounts of time.

You can spot birds such as the Rufous Babbler, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Ceylon Bay Owl and the Malayan Night-heron. The sanctuary is a haven for all bird spotters.

• Things to do: Spot rare birds at the sanctuary

2. Dandeli

Dandeli is located on the Karnataka – Goa border in Karnataka. The place attracts a lot of tourists from Goa since it is only 125 kilometers from the state.

Dandeli offers a plethora of activities like trekking, wildlife spotting, and photography, kayaking, and fishing. There is also a sanctuary located quite close to Dandeli where you can take a jeep safari and spot birds and wildlife.

• Things to do: Go on a jungle safari

3. Kerala

Kerala is blessed with a coastline that remains evergreen that just adds to the states ethereal beauty. The coastline also enables windsurfing as an activity to take place here.

The cool and windy environment, along with massive waves, make windsurfing a popular sport here and gathers the attention of people from all over the country.

• Things to do: Windsurf on the beautiful coast

4. Andaman Islands

Andaman Islands are the union territory of India located to the south of the country. There are many water-based activities conducted here.

You can engage in activities like snorkeling in the crystal clear waters or discover the various coral life forms and sea life when you go scuba diving. There are shipwrecks, too, to explore underwater.

• Things to do: Diving and snorkelling in the crystal clear waters

Best adventure Places in India: West India

1. Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the state of the Madhya Pradesh. The national park is particularly famous amongst wildlife enthusiasts owing the plethora of animal life prevalent.

The park is known for the elephant and tiger safari conducted. Watching these mighty animals in their true habitat makes you marvel at nature’s beauty.

• Things to do: Tiger safari and Elephant Safari

2. Goa

Goa is one of the most visited tourist state in India. The state is blessed with unimagined beauty with open blue seas and clean, serene beaches.

The state is known for its adventure activities such as kayaking, parasailing and paragliding. You can also go scuba diving and snorkelling in the many water bodies here

• Things to do: Parasailing and paragliding on the beautiful Goa beaches
• Where to Stay : Treebo Hotels in Goa 

Best adventure Places in India: East India

1. Sikkim

Sikkim is a state located in the Northeastern part of India. Due to its proximity to the Himalayan range, the state is endowed with some incredible landscapes. There are many routes and peaks in Sikkim that make excellent spots to engage in mountaineering activities.

Mount Pandim, Mount Thingchinkang, Mount Jopnu, and Kanchenjunga are some of the famous peaks. Also known as the “Land of Lepchas”, you have to visit Sikkim and climb the mountains.

• Things to do: Climb the beautiful mountain peaks

2. Meghalaya-East

Meghalaya has a series of interconnected caves that, when drawn on a map, forms a complicated web structure.

You can go exploring these massive cave structures – an exciting and strenuous activity that will get your heart thumping. Caving also lets you climb certain parts of the cave, testing your upper body strength.

• Things to do: Explore the caves

3. Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is known for its ferocious rivers that pay testament to nature’s wrath. Such ferocious waters make for exciting rafting and kayaking routes, which are the adventure activities that are conducted here.

You can go rafting in the Brahmaputra River, a rattling route through the Himalayan Mountains that is a total adrenaline rush.

• Things to do: River raft on the mighty Brahmaputra River

So there you have it, folks, right from parasailing to underwater snorkelling, India has something in store for every type of thrill seeker. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get going to one of these destinations that will leave you with thrills like no other!