Adventure
activities like parasailing, trekking, rock climbing, water sports including
boating and hovercraft rides.
From time immemorial Delhi has attracted people with a penchant for adventure
providing as it did opportunity as well as patronage. It is this spirit of adventure
for which Delhi Tourism now provides avenues.
Trekking : Delhi Tourism infrastructural network and trained outdoor
staff help you to choose from the endless trekking options India offers- ranging
from some of the world’s highest mountains, greatest deserts, rivers, lakes,
sea beaches and rain forests.
Rock Climbing : Equipment and training is provided to aspiring rock climbers
in and around Delhi from October to March.
Parasailing : For the truly adventurous, parasailing is available at
Kanwar Shikha near Sohna in Haryana, about 60 kms from Delhi. Soar like an eagle
under the watchful eyes of professional instructors.
Water Sports : A multi-sports and leisure complex has been created by
Delhi Tourism at Bhalswa Lake, (it is a rain fed lake) situated at Delhi’s
northeastern edge. This offers facilities for boating in pedal boats, kayaks,
canoes and speed boats. Keen anglers can also indulge in fishing. Hovercraft
and water scooters have been introduced for the first time in Delhi at this
lake. Pedal boats at reasonable rates are available at the Hari Nagar, India
Gate, Purana Quila and Naini lakes. Special training programmes in kayaking
and canoeing are organised at all the lakes..
Adventure Club : Open to all Indian nationals above the age of ten years,
this club promotes adventure activities. The club provides special packages
in all adventure activities - parasailing, mountain expeditions, trekking, rock
climbing, adventure camps and water sports, including river rafting in the Ganga.
Delhi Tourism has also established a water sports club.
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