Scope of adventure sports in Rajasthan includes both the traditional games enjoyed by the Maharajas and new sports loved by the youth of today. Tourists coming to Rajasthan, as such, not only the forts and palaces to see, but also to enjoy the actual games. Other games also have an endearing charm and enthusiasm that leaves visitors wanting more.
Aerosports
Ballooning - undulating sand dunes are perfect for lovers of the world. People can even travel short distances between towns or historic centers of these hot air balloons. The best, of course, is at the expense in fairs like Pushkar or Nagaur Beneshwar or in a hot air balloon.
Paragliding - a sport that is asking to be tried in Rajasthan, with its open fields, sand, which is considerably more complex to organize and costly to operate. However, if the operator be able to put all the machinery in place, could provide another facet of excitement to your visit to Rajasthan.
Gliding - The open field provides opportunities slip that may be surprising, and with the permission of the civil aviation authorities, they can be organized in several cities, where, although there is no regular services, there are runways and straps. These include, besides Jaipur, cities like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Kota.
Trekking
If you thought the Himalayas or the Ghats are the only places where trekking is possible, it is a clear need to rethink their options to the mountainous areas of Rajasthan provide several days of trekking opportunities ideal. The Mewar belt with the Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh-Chittaur combine, or the area around Mount Abu, or belt of Sariska, Alwar-Amber is the best for hiking.
Winter is the best time for hiking, despite the monsoon months provide romantic getaways, green. It is best to travel in small groups, and perform only basic necessities, since provisions can be bought on the road, but not guarantee the supply of bottled water. Hikers can opt for camping in the open field, but is likely to be quaint hotels, customized and available in most areas. Trekking can be along established routes, although a more attractive option may be just a road map of their own, moving almost as one would like.
Camping
Camping is an art in Rajasthan, with established camps in places that would be worthy of royalty. tents are specially designed with bedrooms, a small hall or recreation area and bathroom. These stores use hand block printed fabrics in the interior, creating a rich environment. These tents can be found at places like Samode Bagh, an hour's journey outside Jaipur, Pushkar for the duration of the fair in November.
However, tents can also be hired, and agents use them to create cities where needed, or to move visitors from different places, where these stores are linked every night. Such camping expeditions are fine to bring the outdoors alive, albeit in style. From food to entertainment, everything has a fascinating profile in the camp. And if you are able to establish the camaraderie on the fire right, you could end up making friends for life, or taking back with you nostalgic memories of one of the best moments you had in your life.
For those of you who want to stay in a camp of tents, these opportunities are offered in dissimilar parts of the state. A makeshift camp, of course, can be set almost anywhere, but camps are fully functional, sometimes only in season, field cots, attached baths and showers, and a regular kitchen staff to care for their meals.
Some of these include:
Chetoli - situated off the Delhi-Jaipur highway, near Kotputli, from December 15-Janaury 15. Bids opportunities for angling, camel safaris and jeep safaris.
Dausa - From October till April. Camel rides are an additional choice.
Kheechan - From October to March, for those who desire to see damoiselle cranes and observe their peculiar behaviour as they are fed by the local villagers.
Ranthambhor - situated close to a river bed, it bids substitute accommodation for those visiting the wildlife park.
Sam - An economy, shared baths camp near Jaisalmer for those who would like to spend a night on the dunes.
Samode-A permanent camp was set at Samode Bagh, with a huge garden, historic flags removal of the family, and a pool. Closed between June and September.
Water Sports
Watersports may seem an alien concept in Rajasthan but the presence of huge lakes has essentially made the growth of such sports possible. Even though they are not very well-liked yet, the opportunities exist for them, a fact that was brought house when the water games during the prestigious Asian Games in 1982 were held in at Jamua Ramgarh on the outskirts of Jaipur. Unluckily, the kick-start provided for watersports then failed to take off because; following a few years of drought, the water level at the lake fell. Though the level was reinstated a few years later, it may need more inducement to focus on them on a more permanent basis.
Boating
Regular shipping, of course, has been featured in several places in Rajasthan, whether on the lakes of Udaipur, or in places like Lake Siliserh near Alwar. These activities are possible in most lakes in Rajasthan. However, if you want to enter the navigation on the lakes, whether wall, motor, row or sail, it will have on the cart of his own ship.
Angling
For the angler, Rajasthan lakes and streams are full of fish. That's why even the most rudimentary rod, line and hook can bring great rewards? Expensive equipment fishing is difficult to recruit locally, and should be a keen angler, it may be worthwhile to bring your own rod and line along, and be guided by the type of bait used locally to anchor his network day. These fishing expeditions can be done properly licensed in most lakes in Rajasthan, and can be combined with a historical and cultural status.
Cycling
The most popular mode of transport in Rajasthan could represent an ideal leisure and traveling by bicycle is almost therapeutic, provides exercise without being exhausting, and is certainly cheaper. Bicycles can be rented at almost any place in Rajasthan, and literally a song. Though the bikes tend to be basic, they are infallible and it is unlikely the development of the main drawbacks. The rental period can range from hours to several days. However, the desire to do some serious biking in the state should opt to buy bicycles democracy, equipment available in all major cities, and not expensive.
At the end of a trip, bicycles and can be sold or simply gifted away. Obviously, the bikes are ideal for exploring the countryside, where the cities are very close, (Shekhawati, for example) or to move around the mountain idylls places like Mount Abu.
Golf
The desert is an unlikely place with golf courses, and of course makes the lack of water is difficult to green, even the smallest of gardens, an 18 hole, being practically impossible. The aristocracy, however, remained in love with the gentleman's game was so popular in British India. Unfortunately, time did not permit the indulgence of the creation of golf courses in this arid desert, and only in Jaipur, as part of the renewal of large-scale palace carried out by Maharaja Man Singh that a course has was added to the city.
This nine hole course, remains the only one in Jaipur and in fact, in Rajasthan, and while not a professional course, is good for a round of golf that are picturesque surroundings: a palace next door, and peacocks about the risks of. A golf course in Bikaner is unconventional in that the course exists in exactly the nature of desert terrain, and even 'green' have been substituted here for 'brown' anything that, if nothing else, at least not conventional.
Rallies
When the first cars began to arrive in India, Rajasthan's princes and aristocracy were among the first to ask. No wonder the state has an extensive network of roads connecting cities and even small towns. These, in turn, have become the headquarters of various forms.
Vintage Car Rally - an annual event, the Vintage Car Rally Jaipur, through a recent addition, has become a major in the Indian social calendar. Held in January, and hard-fought, it invites prestigious entries. Since some of the aristocratic families still keep their crops in their garages, the turnout is also impressive, with some cars dating from the early years of the turn of the century.
However, if you are a vintage car enthusiast, and is likely to lose concentration, you will find it encouraging that many of these beauties are running in top condition, and are, in fact, also rented for special occasions, tours, incentives parties, or marriages. So if you want to give back to the past, you know where to do it!
Desert Safari
The desert safari has become a popular circuit rallyists, but there are several other events, together with the Himalayas, the desert is also included in the route of march for a change in the field. Since roads of Rajasthan, with the exception of the artery Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur-Bombay, are quite isolated, with little traffic load, are ideal for such sports.
Those who want to create a rally could write to rally organizations in India to assist create events for them, as part of an Indian or a bigger, global circuit. And the desert is actually an ideal place.
Polo
The sport of polo had its firsts in India, in the state of Manipur. Played in a very basic style using brisk ponies, the game finally evolved under British patronage, and a composite set of rules was made, and the game separated into chukkers or rounds. Rajasthan’s princely kingdoms assumed the sport and made it their own, with their natural proclivity for riding. Kingdoms kept special stables for polo ponies, and their teams included among the very best in the world.
Very frequently, the players were the leaders and members of their families, but their armies also encouraged the sport. In zenanas, even women of the royal family was encouraged to play polo, and showed that experts in it. In fact, if the sport has a presence in the country today, is because the former royal families have continued to provide encouragement to him, and the Indian Army has been able to contribute their mite to it. In recent years, corporate sponsorship has also been able to make a contribution to the sport.
Horse Polo
The Jaipurs were a redoubtable polo playing family, and the last maharaja of the state factually died with his spurs on, on a polo field. With the hex of the game, they drew international publicity for India, and the sport has remained one of the highest in the elite social circuit. Along with Jaipur, there are also redoubtable polo teams in Jodhpur and Udaipur, while the 61st Cavalry, also based in Jaipur, has kept it alive in the army.
Unable to easily reach and start playing polo, because the sport needs especially bred horses in large numbers. These are largely maintained by the players themselves, or with the help of its sponsors. Therefore, you should find an invitation to play, something that is better informed than to advance. However, it is possible to send a special request while planning your trip to Rajasthan, especially if a group with members from playing polo.
This is significant because in the season when the game is played (September-March), polo teams are frequently out (in Delhi, Calcutta and Bombay) in the circuit, or you can even play abroad. Of course, there is also the possibility of visiting teams in Rajasthan coinciding with the time of your visit. Yet if you do not get the chance to play, the chances of being able to see the sport as an observer - which is almost as good as the game. There is something very satisfying about watching men on their horses as they pursue the ball with their sticks with skill and dexterity.
Camel Polo
In various tourist festivals in the state, camel polo has been introduced as an easy and competitive sport. Perhaps the only place where you play, the game provides a lot of fun and joy, but still not a serious exercise. If you would like to have a game especially organized, the application of its travel agency that they have fixed.
Elephant Polo
Nepal and Rajasthan are the only two places where polo is played on elephant back. Although not a serious sport, attracting international media because of the rarity of a fast game played on the backs of elephants that you can barely move so fast in the confined space of a stadium.
It is, however, fun to watch. Although elephant polo can also be specially arranged on request, competitions are held annually in Jaipur Chaugan during Holi (February-March).
Bicycle Polo
For those who similar to the fast pace of horse polo, bicycle polo furnishes an alternative that is at least as exciting. During the 60 and 70, a many impetus was provided to the sport, mainly in Bikaner, though in recent years it has become somewhat dissolute. However, for those who may similar to participate in a friendly match, or to observe one, special arrangements can be made on request. In more recent years, the sport has grown a following in the Shekhawati region.
Safari
Rajasthan topography is such that allows multiple safaris - jeep, camel, horse and elephant. Most of the focus is, of course, monopolized by a camel safari and elephant, however, jeep safari is equally interesting and widely enjoyed. Each safari has its own charm and caters to different prefrence tourists. Sitting in a jeep, elephant or camel, tourists explore every corner of Rajasthan while enjoying the journey itself.
Trekking
If you are interested in short trips and easy to enjoy the diversity of flora or long and difficult tours, Rajasthan has it all. High Aravalli mountains offer several areas ideal for hiking. Wondering through dense forests and meadows of rejuvenating lakes and waterfalls ... the experience is exciting.
Kite Flying
The Rajputs have always been passionate about flying kites and there are clubs in different cities where the sport is practiced ardently. An international competition of kite flying takes place in Jaipur, which adds to the fervor. You can purchase a pair of colorful kites and join the Rajasthani people in this activity enthusiast.
