Domestic Adventure Destinations (India)
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
About: Yoga capital and adventure hub.
Reach: Nearest airport – Dehradun (20 km); railway – Haridwar (25 km).
What to do: White water rafting, bungee jumping, camping, cliff jumping.
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh
About: Himalayan adventure paradise.
Reach: Nearest airport – Bhuntar (50 km); well-connected by road from Delhi/Chandigarh.
What to do: Paragliding in Solang Valley, skiing, river rafting, trekking.
- Leh-Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
About: High-altitude desert with thrilling roads.
Reach: Flights to Leh from Delhi/Mumbai; road via Manali/Srinagar.
What to do: Bike tours, trekking, Nubra ATV rides, Pangong Lake visit.
- Auli, Uttarakhand
About: India’s premier ski destination.
Reach: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun; cable car from Joshimath.
What to do: Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, cable car ride.
- Andaman Islands
About: Coral islands perfect for water adventures.
Reach: Flights to Port Blair from major Indian cities.
What to do: Scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking, kayaking.
- Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
About: Cold desert with off-road adventure.
Reach: Road from Manali or Shimla; nearest airport – Kullu.
What to do: Camping, monastery visits, trekking, biking.
- Meghalaya (Cherrapunji & Dawki)
About: Rainforests and limestone caves.
Reach: Guwahati Airport, then road to Shillong & Cherrapunji.
What to do: Caving, root bridge trekking, kayaking in Dawki River.
- Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh
About: Paragliding capital of India.
Reach: Nearest railway – Pathankot; road via Dharamshala.
What to do: Paragliding, trekking, camping.
- Goa (South Goa)
About: Known for water sports beyond beaches.
Reach: Flights/train to Goa; well-connected by road.
What to do: Jet skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, banana rides.
- Munnar, Kerala
About: Green hills with wildlife and trekking.
Reach: Nearest airport – Kochi (110 km); well-connected by road.
What to do: Trekking, rock climbing, Eravikulam National Park, tea estate tours.
International Adventure Destinations
- Queenstown, New Zealand
About: World’s adventure capital.
Reach: Flights via Auckland or Sydney.
What to do: Bungee jumping, jet boating, skydiving, canyon swinging.
- Interlaken, Switzerland
About: Surrounded by Alps and lakes.
Reach: Zurich/Geneva → Train to Interlaken.
What to do: Paragliding, skydiving, alpine hiking, glacier trekking.
- Bali, Indonesia
About: Beach and jungle paradise.
Reach: Direct flights to Denpasar from Indian metros.
What to do: Surfing, diving, jungle trekking, volcano hiking (Mount Batur).
- Phuket & Krabi, Thailand
About: Tropical islands with marine adventures.
Reach: Flights to Phuket/Krabi from India.
What to do: Scuba diving, rock climbing (Railay), kayaking, snorkeling.
- Dubai, UAE
About: Urban adventure playground in the desert.
Reach: Direct flights to Dubai.
What to do: Dune bashing, skydiving over Palm, sandboarding, ziplining.
- Nepal (Pokhara & Everest Region)
About: Trekking and mountain adventures.
Reach: Flights to Kathmandu; road/air to Pokhara.
What to do: Annapurna Base Camp trek, paragliding, bungee, rafting.
- South Africa (Cape Town & Garden Route)
About: Mix of wildlife and thrill sports.
Reach: Flights to Cape Town via Doha/Dubai.
What to do: Shark cage diving, safari, bungee, sandboarding.
- Australia (Cairns & Gold Coast)
About: Coral reefs and surf spots.
Reach: Flights to Sydney/Brisbane → Domestic to Cairns/Gold Coast.
What to do: Scuba diving (Great Barrier Reef), surfing, skydiving.
- Iceland
About: Land of fire and ice.
Reach: Flights via Europe to Reykjavik.
What to do: Glacier hiking, volcano trekking, ice caving, diving between tectonic plates.
- Vietnam (Phong Nha & Ha Giang)
About: Unique caves and motorbike trails.
Reach: Flights to Hanoi → Domestic to Dong Hoi/Ha Giang.
What to do: Caving in Son Doong, motorbiking mountain loops, jungle trekking.