India Tour Online, the tour guide, presents a plethora of getaways to avail of the thrills and frills of water sports in India , which falls under the title of adventure tourism in India . Water sports in India are definitely a prototype of tourism with a difference with the glitzy paraphernalia of boats, skiing gears, and colorful costumes.

India has got pretty good options as far as water sports is concerned. India has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the best ones are located in the southern states of Kerala and Goa. Even though the beaches are beautiful, the waters, particularly in the south, can be quite dangerous, with strong currents and big waves creating treacherous conditions for inexperienced swimmers. To make up for the rough seas, most large hotels have swimming pools, and there are facilities for a wide variety of water sports including sailing, rowing and water-skiing. But, if you do not fear water, then you have got real exciting watery packages, which include White Water Rafting, Angling and Fishing, Water Skiing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Scuba Diving and Snorkelling.

There are the island destination of Andaman & Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshwadeep in the Arabian Sea . These Islands off the southern coast are known for their white-sand, quiet beaches and excellent swimming and scuba diving (but visitors may require a special permit to visit; see Passport/Visa section).

Apart from the traditional water sports in India of the order of boating, kayaking and river rafting a daring tourist can also discover the colorful world of corals and underwater sea life on the coasts in India. Snorkeling and scuba diving are those water sports in India, an interesting and exciting facet of adventure tourism in India, which can be arranged for without much of the paraphernalia being attached to them. Goan beaches like Banga beach, Anjuna beach and others serve as ideal places for water sports in India like water skiing and yatching to be carried on.

River running is another water sport in India , which has gained currency in the rivers of the order of Ganga and Bhagirathi. This water sport in India , as tourism with a difference is more thrilling as it involves riverside campfires, negotiating rapids and the steep river currents with the gear of helmets and jackets to serve as props for the tourists and travelers, alike. Rishikesh in Uttaranchal is a popular site for white water rafting, which is another exciting water sport in India acting as a novel facet of adventure tourism in India.

Then the best mainland choice for water adventures is Goa, where amateurs can also get professional help to get the watery taste. The thrill seekers can try out the Ganges and its tributaries in the north for river rafting.