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Adventure Sports In India

New Opportunities
Advancement in the field of adventure sports has enabled India to stand in the league of few countries that promote adventurous and thrillfilled sports worldwide. Winter sports in icychill hills summer sports under scorching sun and water sports in the waves of shimmering seawaters have gradually created a niche for themselves in the country. India has become a buzzword in the world of adventure lovers. Travelers having panache for adventure are now turning towards India with earnest visions.

Options Available for Adventure Sports
India has every basis and potential to support any kind of adventure sports. Rock climbing for an example on the steep rocky mountains in Manali warrant a lifetime experience for the risk takers. Scuba Diving in the depths of deeplaid oceans of Goa is an exhilarating experience for water lovers. Trekking on the challenging actionpacked snowcovered peaks in Shimla is a good option for mountain crazy population. Skiing is offered in the serene white ambience of snowcovered ranges of Narkanda. River rafting in Ganga in Rishikesh is a good option for those who crave for a free bounce with the natural flow of river. Paragliding in the Solang Valley and Deori Ghat is ideal for those who wish to fly freely in the air. Cycling is the most simple and convenient form of adventure one can crave for anywhere in India. For the laidback travelers fishing camel safari and wildlife safari are some other interesting adventure options.

Better Late than Never
Emergence of adventure sports in India has never been a longlost dream and its topography and weather conditions have supported the onset of adventurous activities in India. With the economies of the world going global and distances becoming shorter the advent of such activities in India has suddenly gone high. Today people from all spheres of life are highly keen to invest their precious time and effort in the exciting and adventurous world of sports. Due to Indias promising reputation globally a traveler can confidently turn towards India to satisfy his desire for adventure.

About the writer:  Devendra Kundaliya is a freelance writer and is always more than happy to share his knowledge with other people. He has started a new website www.travelvenus.com on travel and tourism. He is providing the latest information on popular tourist destinations around the world through this website.

Adventure Sailing Is More Fun When You Own The Yacht

You can charter adventure sailing vacation to almost any destination in the world. The only problem is that it will cost you a lump sum paying for the crew the meals and the fuel for the trip. You can probably save money on a sailing vacation when you own the yacht but only if you know how to navigate and control it.

The advantage of owning a boat is that you can go on a sailing vacation at anytime. You dont have to call your travel agent or make any reservation online since the boat is just sitting at the dock waiting for you to come aboard. The only thing you have to do is buy food and fuel which should be enough to get you back to port.

The boat also brings financial benefits because when you are not using it this can be rented out to those who want to go on their own sailing vacation as long as they are able to pay your rate. This of course means additional revenue for you so the ship stays in good shape.

This makes it also ideal for those who want to conduct business on board because this is a tax deductible once you register your boat as a place of business. To see how this works get in touch with your tax advisor

Another financial benefit of owning your own yacht is the fact that this is considered to be a second home. This is as long as the boat has at least one berth a permanent galley and a head which is the requirement of the IRS.

If you cant buy your own yacht there is something called fractional boat ownership which means for a certain period during the year you can do whatever you want with the boat. This will allow you to use it to go on a trip with your family.

The best thing about this is that a group of you share the cost of owning the yacht which already includes its maintenance insurance moorage equipment fuel and repairs.

This can only happen of course after you have completed a boating safety class and a safety orientation. This will not be a problem for you if you are already certified to sail a boat and know how to use all the equipment like charts compass and GPS on board.

The other option is to join a boat club. Unlike part time sharing you dont get to own a boat. But as a member you are entitled to up to 4 advanced reservations at any given time and access to powerboats or to sailboats that are up to 30 feet in length. The club for its part will shoulder all the other expenses such as maintenance cleaning storage and insurance.

There are many of then around so you wont have a hard time choosing one. Some cater to one market while others cater to all. They also offer boating classes for those who want to do this for fun or commit themselves in the sport.

Adventure sailing vacation is truly better when you own the yacht as the only thing you have to do is drive on over to the docks stow your gear on board and then sail off into the sunset.

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Adventure And Adrenaline At Victoria Falls Zambia

Livingstone Zambia. Home to the mighty Victoria Falls it is known as Africa’s adventure capital. Dr. Livingstone discovered the falls in the 1855 and people have been flocking to see “The Smoke That Thunders” ever since. It is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world and the country has done an amazing job of preserving its beauty while developing an impressive Ecotourism destination.

Everything you could possibly want in an adventure holiday can be done right from this town. Safaris white water rafting bungee jumping and helicopter flights. Days can be filled with one adventure after another.

As any true adventurer can tell you one can’t be on an expedition while staying in luxury accommodation. Good thing there are plenty of campsites near the falls. Livingstone Safari Lodge is a great deal at 4 per night. Situated on the main road leading to the falls it is a good central location for all activities. From here you can book any adventure at a reasonable price with doortodoor service.

A trip to Victoria Falls wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the gorge swing as seen on The Amazing Race. Doing your best Tom Cruise impersonation your day starts with a 55meter 160 ft abseil down the cliff into Batoka Gorge. After a nice hike back up the ravine your legs are warmed up for a Superman jump. You soar over the gorge on a zip line trying to make it to the other side. As you stare into the depths below you are pulled back to safety only to do it all over again. After two jumps you are now more than ready for the final activity of the day.

The Gorge Swing is a bungee jump with a twist. It is your choice do you want to fall back into the gorge or are you going to be more daring and jump face first? Don’t worry for the bargain price of 90 you are allowed two jumps so you can try one and then the other. The 55m freefall is a thrill but it is the abrupt snap at the end that takes your breath away. The line tightens and whips you across to the other side of the gorge at 120km 75 miles per hour. You swing back and forth several times until you are safely lowered to the ground. It is a thrill like no other.

It is only half way through the day and it is time to catch a helicopter to take you to an Ariel view of the falls. They call this thrill white water rafting in the sky. The pilot takes you right down to the Zambezi River. The high cliffs rise above you as you twist and turn your way through the canyons following the river gorge. Just when you start to feel air sick you lift off high into the sky for a bird’s eye view of the world’s largest waterfall.

Now that you have seen the falls from above it is time to go for a walk and see them up close and personal. Entering the national park right beside the falls a network of trails takes you right up to its face.

Covered in spray it is a heart pounding experience being so close to the thunderous water. The path takes you to a narrow bridge that you can walk across. Be careful though it can be slippery and difficult to see as you are only a couple of hundred meters away. Staying dry is not an option and the water is so loud that you have to shout to talk to each other.

Add to the excitement by heading over to the bridge down the road that leads to Zimbabwe. Straddling the border of two countries you will find another yet another adrenaline experience. A 166 m 545 ft high bungee jump over the rapids of the Zambezi River. You have already done the gorge swing so why not add one of the highest bungee jumps in the world to your repertoire.

A jump over the rapids is one thing but a ride on them is spectacular. Book a full or half day trip of white water rafting on one of the top ten white water rivers on the planet. Long violent class 5 rapids known as the Devil’s Toilet and Stairway to Heaven will get your blood pumping. As Safari Par Excellence says “It is clearly the wildest oneday whitewater trip on the planet.

Adventure doesn’t have to be heart pounding. No trip to Africa would be complete without a wildlife safari. From Livingstone you can book a trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana. It has one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife found on the African Continent. You can go for a day or a multi day trip. A river cruise is not to be missed. Elephant sightings are guaranteed with a population of 12000 and it is more than likely that you will see nearly all of the major species. Zebras lions hippos hyenas they are all there waiting for you to spot them.

Zambia is truly one of the most adventurous places on earth with something for everyone. Most excursions are quite reasonable costing about 100 USD each. One week will allow you enough time to experience many of the activities but more time will give you the chance to explore Livingstone and the surrounding area to the fullest.

About the writer:  Dave and Deb are Canada’s Adventure Couple. They have traveled to over 35 countries where they have taken on extreme adventures from Cycling from Cairo Egypt to Cape Town South Africa and Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Every new adventure takes them to remote corners of the world where they paddle hike scuba dive and trek their way around the globe. http://www.theplanetd.com