Adventure sports has fast caught up in the Indian milieu. India Offers a wide range of adventure sports for tourists. Trekking and Skiing in the Himalayas , Mountain safaris, Camel and Jeep safaris in the deserts of Rajasthan, White Water Rafting on the Ganges and Beas , Paragliding in Himachal, Cycling in Manali, are just some of the options available to the adventure seeking tourists.

The perennial challenge of the Himalayas for mountaineers. The rapids of snow-fed rivers are ideal for white water rafting. And the coniferous forests and flower meadows welcome the trekker. And the other, Lakshadweep offers excellent wind surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons which surround each island.

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, canoes, kayaks 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, Purana Quila, India Gate 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.

In recent years, people have begun to discover another facet of Rajasthan – its open spaces and unspoilt countryside as ideal for the newer aerial sports that have gained popularity in the West, and in some other parts of India .