| While on a tour to India, you have a wide range of | | | | insideout and experience some of the most surreal |
| activities to indulge in. Whether you choose to go to | | | | scenes in one's life. |
| the northern part, are headed for western India and | | | | 6. Golfing at Gulmarg - Gulmarg in the state of |
| flying straight to the southern part of the Indian | | | | Jammu & Kashmir features the highest golf |
| subcontinent, the variety and range of activities | | | | course in the world. And during your tour to India, |
| would surely take you by surprise. However, there | | | | golfing at Gulmarg would prove to be one of the |
| are a few top-rated activities that you can never | | | | finest travel experiences, along with the welcoming |
| afford to miss on your trip to India. | | | | views of the Nanga Parvat, one of the highest |
| 1. Safari Across the Thar - Find a new beat in the | | | | mountains in the world. |
| heart of India and be ready to sing with the nomads | | | | 7. Jungle Safari at Corbett National Park - The Jim |
| as the camel takes you clumsily through the endless | | | | Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal is one of the |
| sands of the Thar Desert in the northwestern state | | | | most popular national parks in the country. Developed |
| of Rajasthan. Visit desert villages, pitch a camp near | | | | by the hunter-turned-naturalist Jim Corbett, the park |
| a sand dune, spend a night under the desert-sky and | | | | is home to 110 tree species, 50 mammal species and |
| enjoy an ethnic bonfire dinner. The camel safaris can | | | | 580 bird species. Both the options of jeep safari and |
| be organised either at Jaisalmer or Bikaner, the latter | | | | elephant safaris are available here. |
| being a safer option. | | | | 8. Trekking in Garhwal and Kumaon - The Garhwal |
| 2. Soaking up the night in Goa - Travellers can never | | | | and Kumaon hills in the northern Indian state of |
| afford to miss the 'full moon parties' at Anjuna in | | | | Uttaranchal are known all over for their scenic riches |
| Goa. Night entertainment captures half the fun in Goa. | | | | and exotic culture. Trekking through these regions will |
| So, get to the nightclubs, shake a leg at the discos, | | | | bring you closer to an otherwise hidden India. You |
| enjoy live music and play at the casinos. | | | | can also interact with the locals and participate at |
| 3. Rafting along the Ganges - Are you ready to raft | | | | traditional festivals. |
| down the divine Ganges? River rafting at Rishikesh in | | | | 9. Scuba Diving at Lakshadweep - If it's scuba diving |
| the northern Indian state of Uttaranchal is a hot | | | | that compels you to start on a tour to India, it's |
| favourite of adventurers from across the globe. The | | | | definitely going to be Lakshadweep where you |
| stretch from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh has 13 excellent | | | | should be headed. Agatti, Bangaram and Kadmat |
| rapids you would never forget. | | | | islands in Lakshadweep feature a wonderful setting |
| 4. Bird watching at Bharatpur - The Keoladeo Ghana | | | | and are considered to be perfect places to indulge in |
| National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan is home to an | | | | scuba diving. December to April is the ideal time for a |
| exotic 300 birds including both domestic and | | | | scuba diving trip to Lakshadweep. |
| migratory. Plan a trip to the park, which is also a | | | | 10. Toy Train Ride in Darjeeling - Darjeeling is a much |
| World Heritage Site, during winters to witness a | | | | popular hill station in the eastern India and a toy train |
| wonderful lot of migratory bird species. | | | | ride from Siliguri to Darjeeling proves to an |
| 5. Boat Ride at Varanasi Ghats - Whether or not a | | | | unforgettable experience. The seven and a half hours |
| pilgrim, a dawn boat ride along the Ganges at | | | | long journey takes you through forests, waterfalls, |
| Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is a must-do during your | | | | mountains and tunnels and over deep valleys. |
| trip to India. This is an opportunity to see India | | | | |