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Play Cricket in the Park :
Cricket is a national
passion. The obsession for the game has bewildered historians who
are at a loss to describe the enthusiasm. At every park in the
country, cricket is played by youngsters. Particularly on
weekends. So grab a pair of sports shoes and join in the fun and
frolic.
The game of cricket was brought to Indian shores by British
sailors and subsequently by the soldiers and civil officers posted
to the sub-continent during the Raj era. The romance has become
thicker with the passage of time. The game transcends social
barriers.
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Rock climbing :
Bangalore is the
centre for rock climbing destinations like Ramangaram, Savandurga,
Thuralli, Kabbal,Raogodhu and others. Kambakkam, around 100 kms
from Chennai, provides good climbing in many grades while Hampi in
Karnataka has some of the best granite rocks in India, providing
climbers ample opportunity to test their skills. In a 300 kms
radius adjoining Kolkata, there are some rock climbing
destinations such as Purulia, Matha Bura, Jai Chandi and Susunia
hills. Near Mumbai, Kanheri, Mumbra boulders, Manori rocks,
Karnala and Matheran are popular destinations for rock climbing.
In Gujarat, Pavagadh is a favourite rock-climbing destination.
There are numerous other rock climbing destinations, so come to
India and enjoy the thrill.
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Catch the rapids during full moon :
River Running is the
most organised water sport in the country. It includes rafting,
canoeing and kayaking. India's rafting stretches are mainly on the
rivers Beas, Sutlej, Mahakali and Ganges, of which the Ganges is
considered the safest.
If you're lucky you might even catch the night rafting, when the
runners raft by the light of the full moon that casts eerie
shadows all over the Hat Himalayan deserted land. .
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Heli-skiing :
Heli-Skiing has come
to stay in India. It is practiced in the area bound by the Hanuman
Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali.
A sortie of ten minutes carries skiers to the top of a 14,000 foot
high slope. Heli skiing in Manali and Gulmarg provides an enormous
variety of ski runs and routes as complicated or as
straightforward as the individual can tackle.
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Road Tripping :
Take a road trip from
Bangalore to Goa. Passing through some astonishing landscapes,
this is one of the most fascinating road trips down south. Another
beautiful trip by road is from Chennai to Pondicheny via the East
Coast Road. Also try a road trip from Raniket to Kasauni in the
Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal.
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Scuba Diving :
The coral reefs and
pristine blue lagoons of Lakshadweep and Andamans are the ideal
location to head for scuba diving in India. Facilities existing at
the Andaman Beach Resort and the Bay Island at Port Blair, and the
Bangaram Beach resort in the Lakshadweep, which has some of the
best diving spots in the world.
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Fly a kite :
Indians are great, the Makar Sankranti antri festival is a fun
time to join the thousands who share your interest. Check with
your travel agent on the dates of the festival. Gujarat is famous
for its kites and the locals are experts at flying these paper
birds.
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Frozen River Trek :
A challenging and
exciting trek over the frozen river Zanskar is the only access to
the isolated capital of Zariskar during the harsh winter period.
This dramatic and challenging trek begins with sight-seeing in
Tibetan influenced kingdom of Ladakh. The trek is on the frozen
river with night stops in villages and natural caves. Best time is
front mid-January to mid-February.
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Explore Valley by Jeep :
Explore the Buddhist mountain kingdom of Ladakh and mysterious
Nubra Valley. Wide open spaces, wind across your face,
breathtaking, bewitching scenery is what you see driving past
different landscapes on mountain roads.
The Zanskar valley is a particularly challenging area where even a
casual visit to a monastery or a remote village settlement
involves a rewarding safari. Driving past different landscapes,
apple orchards, quaint villages and temples, the tribal districts
where the landscape contrasts starkly with the greenery seen
earlier, the Great Himalayan jeep safari is an unmatched
experience.
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Yak Safari :
Get onto a yak while
others trek along the spine of the Singelila Range to the
4572-meter-high Dui-la, the pass of the Devil. The route with no
habitation, follows the ancient grazing trail of the yak herdsmen.
It is the domain of yaks, their lonely herdsmen, lakes, glacial
valleys, gurgling streams, cascades, chiseled snow peaks, meadows,
forests, Rhododendrons, wildlife, birds, and breathtaking views of
6000 to 8000 meter-high peaks of the Khangchenjunga group, and the
Mount Everest group. This an experience unique to Sikkim.
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Golf in the summer capital of the
British :
Shimla was the summer
capital during the British Raj. Since no English township could be
complete without a golf course, a suitable site was finally chosen
at Naldehra 23 km from Shimla. Ths course is carpeted by a fine
springy turf, which requires little maintenance.
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Hole in One :
Play a round of golf
at the Classic Golf Resort (CGR), the first South Asian signature
championship course designed by the great Jack 'Golden Bear'
Nicklaus. The resort has been built on a 300-acre expanse, at the
foothills of the picturesque 20-million year old Aravalli hills.
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Sore ankles and rustic fun :
Riding a camel can
take some getting used to, similar to the first time trying to sit
cross-kneed. It's not like an elephant ride where one can sit back
comfortably and let the animal do the rest. Be prepared for sore
ankles and knees. It will be better to try a one-day safari before
getting on to anything major.
This is the ideal way to spend time exploring rustic Rajasthan. A
camel safari moves through the golden sands of the savage Thar
Desert passing through remote villages. The fortified cities of
Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner are the best areas for camel
safaris.
The camel carts are fully equipped and visitors need not bother
about comfort in the desert. Ride or walk along leisurely with the
safari and enjoy the desertscape. The best time would be from
mid-September to mid-March.
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Ballooning :
Ballooning is a great
way to see a city, New Delhi's Safdarjung Airport provides some
opportunities to Float past the old monuments.
Ballooning events are also held annually in Rajasthan’s three
cities - Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.
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Indian Derby :
The racing season at
Mahalaxmi Rececourse, Lala Lajpatrai Road, in Mahalaxmi runs from
November to April. This highlight is the Indian Derby in February.
The elegant stands provide first-class viewing of the racing on
the flat, oval track; entry fees range from Rs.12 to Rs.200. The
racecourse is a popular place for people to visit, to jog or
simply take in the fresh air
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Sailing the sea :
The yearly, Kingfisher
Sea Bird race from Mumbai to Goa has become a major sailing event
of the year. At the Royal Bombay Yacht Club and Colaba Sailing
Club, one can learn sailing or just sail.
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Vintage car drive :
Hyderabad's love
affair with automobiles dates back to the days of the Nizams. Even
today expect to see Rolls Royces, Packards and Cadillsacs on the
streets. Experience an exclusive drive around town in a vintage or
classic
car
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a thoroughbred :
In Mysore, ride
thoroughbred and half-bred, Indian Bred Marwari and Kathiawari
horses, retired from racing. The average distance covered by the
horse safari daily is 20-35 kms. Accommodation is in deluxe tents
with separate baths. The best time is between November to March.
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