9 best adventure destinations to visit in India in 2023
Jaisal Kaur
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand): Situated by the river Ganges, Rishikesh is a major pilgrimage centre and attracts river rafters and bungee jumpers from across the world.
Munnar (Kerala): A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, Munnar is known for the tea estates that were first established in the late 19th century.
Andaman & Nicobar Island: Famous for scuba diving, which takes place in its gorgeous south islands -Havelock Island and Neil Island.
Cherrapunji (Meghalaya): Once the wettest place on earth, Cherrapunji consists of unusual living root bridges - the bridges, and is famous among adventure freaks.
Auli (Uttarakhand): A Himalayan ski resort and hill station, Auli is blanketed by coniferous and oak forests, and the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains.
Nimo (Ladakh): Located 35 kilometres from Leh, Nimmo is a small village, and is famous for river rafting.
Alleppey (Kerala): Also known as Alappuzha, Alleppey is known for sprawling backwaters, serene beaches, and lush green landscapes and is a paradise for cycling enthusiasts.
Bir Billing (Himachal Pradesh): A village situated in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley, it is the paragliding capital of India and houses various adventure sports.
Lakshadweep: A tropical untouched archipelago of 36 coral reefs situated off the coast of Kerala, Lakshadweep is famous for scuba diving and other water sports.