With 2023, the travel and tourism industry in India is picking up, and therefore, it will be a great year for the adventure buffs. You can plan a vacation to places where you can get your adrenaline rushing by indulging in fun activities.
From climbing mountains to exploring aquatic life under the sea, here is a list of Indian destinations that you must add to your bucket list.
Located in Himachal Pradesh, Manali is a popular destination for a weekend trip. It is quite close to Delhi-NCR and receives a footfall of tourists throughout the year.
Adventurous activities that you can enjoy here are camping, paragliding, zip lining, downhill cycling, jeep safari, skiing, trekking, zorbing and river rafting.
Pondicherry is called the French Colony in India. It has colourful buildings and many restaurants serving cuisines from around the globe. It could be one of the best places, where you can visit for a long weekend break.
For adventure buffs, birdwatching, surfing and scuba diving are a few things to do here.
Boasting the pristine beauty and blue waters, Andaman & Nicobar islands must be on your bucket list if you are an adventure enthusiast. You get to explore a new culture and visit islands situated near Port Blair.
Travellers here often opt for scuba diving, dolphin watching, snorkelling, kayaking, seaplane riding, trekking and undersea walking. The Union Territory has one of the cleanest beaches that you must explore during your stay.
Another hill station that you must visit in 2023 is Spiti Valley. Situated in Himachal Pradesh, it is a scenic destination where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
You can trek to Dhan Kar Lake, go river rafting, camping, star gazing and yak safari and enjoy fossil hunting as well. There are many homestays in the vicinity that will facilitate your experience of the local culture and cuisine.
Kovalam is a beach destination located in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Apart from sightseeing, you can also go to restaurants hopping to enjoy some of the delicious delicacies of South India.
If you are an adrenaline junkie, you should try exploring the city on a houseboat. Water babies can try swimming, jet skiing, surfing and parasailing in the sea. Travellers also book ayurvedic spas here to experience ‘nirvana’.
Sikkim is a beautiful state you that should explore. It has a different culture with roots in Tibet. Its dramatic landscape will leave you wanting to come here again and again.
A few adventurous activities that you can indulge in here include trekking, rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, yak riding, cycling, cable car riding and hang gliding.
The government of Lakshadweep has recently been promoting tourism in the Union Territory. Therefore, it is the right time to explore the destination. Couples, friend groups and solo travellers will find ample things to do here.
A few adventurous activities you can try in here include fishing, kayaking, snorkelling, pedal boating, canoeing, windsurfing, parasailing, etc.
If you want to explore the culture of mountains, Ladakh is where you can start. The Union Territory boasts a stunning landscape comprising snow-capped mountains, blue water and hilly terrain.
Things to do for adventure enthusiasts include archery, river rafting, jeep safari, camel safari, quad biking, mountain biking, ice hockey, paragliding, rock climbing, trekking and camping.
Goa in the off-season can be a beautiful destination to explore. Currently, hotels and stays might be booked, but from May to September, you can go beach hopping, explore clubs and relish the Goan cuisine to experience a food coma.
If you are not a faint-hearted person, you can participate in bungee jumping, paragliding, scuba diving, snorkelling, hot air balloon riding, flyboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and parasailing.
Kashmir is one of the destinations in India where the government is trying to rebuild the economy via tourism. Therefore, there is a lot that you can explore here apart from shikara rides, dal lake, houseboat rides and snow-capped mountains.
Adventurers can enjoy a pony ride, skiing, wildlife tour, river rafting, trekking, paragliding, snowboarding, hot air ballooning, mountain biking, etc.
