Indian summers are scorching and adventurers head north or to the seas where the climate is moderate. Here are adventure sports which can be enjoyed when the sun is up about and shining brightly.
Trekking
When the entire country is heated up, the mountains lure people for they are cold and bearable. This time most of the Himalayan snow melts and many impassable trek routes open up. Places like Ladakh, Sikkim and Uttaranchal provide great chances for trekking. People opt to take up long Trans mountain treks or simple trek around stopping by monasteries and villages. Take for example, treks from Lamayuru to Darcha across Zanskar in a span of 21 days is quiet popular.
Trekking equipment like kerosene, mats, tents, stoves, waterproof jackets are all available in this region. All that the trekkers need to get is boots, sunscreen lotions, and camera. Hiring ponies, guides, porters and cooks can all be arranged for trekking here.
Trout Fishing
- Fishing is the main activity in Kashmir during summer and spring months. The brown trout have been in the Kashmir Rivers ever since British got them here. Brits also got anglers which are also a major fishing attraction. To go trout fishing prior permission is required from tourist office in Srinagar. The states of J & K, Himachal, and Arunachal lie in the Himalayan range. The best time visit them are during May and mid October.
Water sports
All through the summer rivers and sea beaches are great places to hang out at. In the north, Ganga near Rishikesh and Brahmaputra are great for rafting and kayaking. Here also you can get agencies, arranging guides, trained personnel, and equipments at flexible rates. If you arrange with local agencies to get equipments for u it saves u from carrying the bulky equipment. The routes are known, the itinerary is planned and the grades are demarcated nicely. The best months for rafting are April to September.
Water skiing in Dal or Nagin Lake is in demand. If you do not want to try that then go for a simple gondola ride in the waters of the lake. To make the whole water trip exciting you can combine it with camping. Or you can even try trout fishing along with boating.
That was north and its rivers and mountains in the summer. Come down south and you have a humid weather even during summers. Places like Goa, Kerala and Bangalore and good to visit during such weather. You can also visit Andaman Islands or Lakshwadweep for that matter. Make a splash in the ocean or go swimming, sky dive or parasail, snorkel or sea dive. Do whatever as long as it takes the heat away. Because these are some of the best ways to beat the heat.
About the Author:
THRILLOPHILIA deals with adventure-related activities on a pan-India level. Be its Rafting in the Tons or in the Kali River at Dandeli, Camel Safari in Ladakh or in the Thar Desert, Trekking around Bangalore or Ladakh, Scuba Diving in Lakshadweep or Andaman, we cater it all. We also have some fabulous Biking trips, Caving, Wildlife, Paragliding and many more adrenaline pumping adventure sports. India, having varied landscapes happens to be one of the finest destinations in the world for adventure.
Author: Prashant Jain