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A combination of difficult terrain and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities make
these places the best adventure destinations for our readers.BEST ADVENTURE DESTINATION
INDIA’S BEST AWARDS
Uttarakhand
The rugged topography makes
Uttarakhand a hub for adventure
sports. Located in the foothills
of the Himalayas, the state is blessed
with numerous small streams
that criss-cross through the rocky
terrain and dense forests to join
the Ganges. Besides trekking, rock
climbing, mountaineering, skiing,
and camping, river rafting and
kayaking are popular in the region.
Go paragliding for a breathtaking
aerial view of the snow-capped
mountains of Uttarakhand.Sikkim
Meandering roads, snow-clad
mountains, exotic wildlife, and thick
forests; Sikkim is an untouched beauty
in the lap of the Himalayas. The icy
cold waters of the rivers Teesta and
Rangit make Sikkim one of the most
challenging destinations for rafting in
the country. You can also camp at the
white-sand banks of these rivers or go
mountain biking across various small
hamlets. Venture out and explore Zemu
Glacier, an untapped region in the
foothills of the Kanchenjunga, or take
a bike ride across the rugged Nathu La
Pass—Sikkim has plenty to offer to all
kinds of adventurers.The challenging
scape of Goecha
La and Mount
Kanchenjunga allure
ardent trekkers
from all over
the world.Canada
From spotting killer whales while kayaking in Fraser River to watching the most
spectacular storms in Vancouver Island, Canada has some of the best adventures
scripted for its travellers. The country is also home to the world’s largest recreational
path—the 21,500-kilometre Trans Canada Trail (half as long as the earth is round)—
which takes almost two years to complete.South Africa
The land of stunning landscapes, South Africa is synonymous with adventure. From
riding an ostrich in Oudtshoorn, surfing off the coast of Eastern Cape, to climbing the
world’s largest green canyon, Blyde Green Canyon, South Africa offers some of the
most rewarding options for thrill seekers apart from wildlife safaris.
The Hot Air Balloon
Festival is a popular
attraction in Canada.INTERNATIONAL
DOMESTIC
Campsite at Maggu, Uttarakhand,
in the heart of the Himalayas.78 travelandleisureindia.in