Because of India’s diverse topography and climate, adventure tourism has endless possibilities - be it on land, water, under water or in the air. The mountainous regions offer scope for mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, skiing, mount biking and safaris while the numerous rivers from these mountains are perfect for white river rafting, canoeing and kayaking, while the oceans offer unlimited opportunity for adventure sports in the form of diving and snorkeling.
The forests and the deserts provide opportunities for adventure tourism in India too. Enjoy animal safaris, jeep safari, bird watching, wildlife safari and jungle trail in the forest regions. Camel safari and jeep safari are the most favoured adventure sports in the desert region. Apart from all this, there is more in the form of paragliding, hand gliding and hot air ballooning, etc.
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Safaris in Rajasthan
Safari trips in Rajasthan provide an unforgettable experience. From atop a camel, elephant, horse or a jeep, Rajasthan seems to be more adventurous and fun-filled.
Elephant Safaris
Nothing can even compare with the regal majesty of the elephant - no wonder the rulers used elephants for their journeys. The elephants tread slowly and majestically, especially in the vicinity of wildlife sanctuaries where the same elephants can do double-duty for viewing wildlife. An elephant safari is an elaborate affair as it requires many attendants to look after the animals as well. The camps too tend to be more lavish, and so these are best for groups who can be promised an experience, the like of which they are unlikely to ever have elsewhere.
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Camel Safaris
A camel safari journey into the desert, promises luxurious amenities. As the journey progresses, there is the excitement of setting camp at a new spot in the lonely wilderness of the Thar Desert, of being entertained by groups of wandering minstrels, of coming in proximity to village life in one of the harshest conditions of the world, of enjoying splendid camp meals and sleeping under the stars. None of these journeys are arduous because the organisers ensure that all facilities are provided, from entertainment to fine dining, and from setting up deluxe camps to ensuring that your slightest needs are met. The spellbinding landscape encompasses miles and miles of sand, but from this aridness one can expect the unexpected, as groups of women appear and disappear in their colourful clothes, apparently from nowhere. Medieval cities rise suddenly, magnificent in their architectural heritage, and just as suddenly are lost to sight. 
Camel safaris generally cover the area around Jaisalmer, Bikaner or Jodhpur, popularly known as the desert circuit. Camel Safari trip durations can vary from one day to two weeks. The best time for a camel safari is in the morning and evening, even in the cool winter months.
About the only thing you will have to get used to, when you plan a camel safari, is the ungainly movement of the ship of the desert. At first the rolling gait of the camel is a little disconcerting, but riders soon get used to the rhythm.
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Horse Safaris
A more recent, and exciting, variation of the camel safari is the horse safari. The Rajputs were born to be horseback riders. Special horses were bred at the thikanas or aristocratic homes of the Thakurs. The Marwari horse is an indigenous species, hardy, agile, and now a notable breed. Kathiawadi and Sindhi horses are also adept at traversing the desert countryside.
Horse safaris are usually conducted in the vicinity of Udaipur where the hilly terrain and forested countryside are ideal for taking to the trail, moving from the vicinity of one old fort to another. There is additional excitement in that the route you choose, and the heritage hotels you stay in, may have been those very ones where the ancient armies once rode and camped.
Riders are advised to equip themselves in riding gear - the famous Jodhpuri breeches, hat, and boots. Most horse safari routes will pass close to villages, ruined historical monuments, and temples. However, each evening you are assured of the comforts of former palaces and forts: no better, or more historic way of exploring Rajasthan is possible.
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Jeep Safaris
The open jeep is the most conducive way of seeing Rajasthan, especially in the winter months when the chilly breeze and warm sunshine provide a heady combination. The best jeep safari country is similar to that used for horse safaris, in and around Udaipur; since the rugged Mewar terrain with its forested valleys and scraggy hills and rocky outcrops provides an entrancing landscape. The tribal regions, the small villages, the ruins of old forts, the temples all add up to providing a sense of destination to such safaris.
Another rewarding region for jeep safaris is the Shekhawati belt with its painted towns that are in close proximity to each other, but interspersed with the scraggy desert where, for miles around there is nothing but stretches of sand.
Jeep safaris can be fun because the pace can be varied to suit one’s needs, packing in days of fast traveling with leisurely camping. Safari operators send a team ahead for picnic lunches, and for setting up camps in the open. Alternatively, one can stay in a choice of heritage hotels that dot the vast regions of the desert.
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Rock Climbing
In India, rock climbing, as most other adventure sports, is a relatively new sport. However, in a short span of time, it has become the most popular adventure sport. Because of the good distribution of great climbing rocks throughout India, coupled with the element of excitement involved, rock climbing has become the sport to participate in for the young and the old alike.
Rock Climbing covers a wide range of aspects. Since it is a potentially dangerous activity, make sure that you have enough knowledge and formal training before heading out. Know how to get started and determine what it takes to climb.
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Trekking
India offers a unique opportunity to experience the varied shades of nature through trekking whether along short and easy excursions through lush green meadows and floral valleys or long and tough challenges of snow covered peaks. Kumaon and Garhwal hills are famous for their numerous trekking trails. The Chamba-Manali area in Himachal Pradesh, Kishtwar and Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir are two of the most famous areas that are regarded as the trekkers’ paradise. Two spectacular treks in the Eastern Himalayas are the Darjeeling-Thalut route. The routes through Sikkim are also very popular for tourists, both from India and overseas.
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Mountaineering
Himalayas attract the mountaineers from all over the world, as nothing is more challenging than the mighty Himalayan peaks. Indian hills have all the facilities for adventures with excitement and thrills and lots of unexplored valleys, towering peaks and snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Nanda Devi and Kanchenjunga are among the highest peaks, which offer an enchanting and exhilarating environment for mountaineers from far corners of the world. Some of the biggest challenges for the intrepid climbers are in the Garhwal Himalayas, Zanskar range in Ladakh, Kulu & Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh.
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White River Rafting
The rapids of rivers of North India are excellent spots for white river rafting adventure. While the Indus snakes through Ladakh; the Zanskar and the Chenab in Jammu & Kashmir is a very different river rafting experience.
The upper reaches of the Ganges offer the exhilarating Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers near Rishikesh, which is the most popular stretch for white river rafting sport. Originating from Gaumukh in Garhwal the Ganges is one of the best rivers for whitewater rafting in the Himalayan foothills. The fun starts when one starts hurtling downstream. You start at about 150 to 200km upstream of Rishikesh early in the morning at 8am, and continue until 4pm with only a lunch break in between. It takes about four to five days of riding up and down the rapids before you return to Rishikesh.
Upstream from Rishikesh, the riverbanks are littered with beaches where official rafting camps have been set up.
What to pack: Sneakers, light clothes for rafting (preferably T-shirt and shorts, and a swimsuit), sunscreen, torch, sleeping bag, mat, socks, cap, UV-resistant goggles and helmet (provided by the tour operator). Carry sunscreen, deodorant and mosquito repellant.
Insider tip: Sign up for rafting well in advance; don't try to get into programs at Rishikesh as prices will be high and mostly non-negotiable. Also, don't drink water from the river without using water purifier tablets.
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Winter Sports
Winters of India means boom time for tourism and adventure sport lovers. Lush green mountains 
of Himalayas turn to a winter wonderland. Winter sports that tourists can enjoy are ice-skating, ice hockey, heisting and cross country skiing. The awesome height of the mountains and spread of the snow all over the valleys makes these destinations tempting and hard to ignore. The more important destinations are Gulmarg & Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir; Shimla, Manali, Kufri & Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh; Auli, Dayara Bugyal & Mundali in Outreach.
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Paragliding
Adventure tours to Kashmir are incomplete without a view of the green valleys and the majestic mountains from the air, as the wind rushes past you. Paragliding is one such sport that lets you soar high above in the skies, and feel completely detached from your daily tensions. Paragliding destinations in India are Billing, Kullu, Solang, Lahaul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh; Nainital, Dayara Bugyal, Dhanolti Ridge & Bedni Bugyal in Uttranchal; Jaipur, Jaisalmer & Jodhpur in Rajasthan; Matheran & Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra; Sanasar & Batote in Jammu and Kashmir.
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