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Home ❯ Travel ❯ Explore ❯ Adventure activities in South India

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH INDIA TOURISM

If you belong to the category of adventure seeker, South India has many options to offer. Be it snorkeling, trekking, water sports, wildlife safari, South India has it all. Bamboo rafting is also a popular water activity down South. While daytime adventures are fun, South India also offers night time jungle patrols, which are all the more adventurous. Here’s a list of adventure activities that you can experience in South India.

Outdoor Activities

There are various outdoor activities such as trekking, camping, bike riding as well as paragliding offered in Yelagiri to keep yourself busy and engrossed. The Yelagiri hills are also known to be a trekkers paradise since the hills have many well known trekking routes, popular ones that lead to the…

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Trekking at Kanthanpara waterf

Trekking at Kanthanpara waterfalls: Kanthanpara waterfalls is located between two beautiful tea estates. There are numerous walking trails around the waterfall. Its scenic beauty appeals to tourists and so it’s a popular camping spot.

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Trekking at Neelimala

Trekking at Neelimala: It is one of the best places to go trekking. One has to pass large coffee plantations en route. The trek trail here narrows down quite a bit and it descends a little before ascending again. When you reach the view point, the view of the Meenmutty…

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Kayaking at Dandeli

Kayaking at Dandeli is the second most important adventure introduced for the adventure lovers. The Kayak is a single person boat to cross the river offered by the experienced persons in Dandeli. Many experienced and first timers visit this place especially for kayaking.

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Trekking at Thekkady

Rolling hills, winding paths and serene mountains dotting the landscape’s expanse, make for a great outdoor trip with a backpack on foot!

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Trekking at Marunthuvazh Malai

Trekking at Marunthuvazh Malai is a lovely way to explore nature. You will find a lot of herbs atop this place, and it's believed to be a fragment of the hill that Lord Hanuman carried to Lanka. A beautiful trekking trail, this place is associated with the myth of 'sanjivani'…

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Parasailing at Om beach

If you want a birds eye view of Gokarna, you should certainly try parasailing here. A 300 feet roap is attached to a speed boat at one end and to a parachute at the other end. A strong dose of adrenalin and a rush of unbound excitement awaits you at…

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Rock climbing at Badami

The rust red sandstone cliffs offers a great rock climbing adventure for enthusiasts. The sandstone rocks and cliffs makes rock climbing an enjoyable experience for the adventure lovers. The cliffs are famous among the locals and even international climbers as they have horizontal crack system like Gunks.

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Sloth Bear sighting at Daroji

Daroji bear sanctuary is known for the sloth bear sighting. The sanctuary is home to many more wild animals other than the sloth bear, like wild boars, hyenas, leopards, jackals, mongoose and more. There is an observatory tower from where you can catch a glimpse of the bears.

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Trekking at Matanga Hill

A trek up the mesmerising Matanga Hill offers a picturesque view. But that’s not all. If you set out early in the morning, you can watch the sunrise from Matanga Hill, and the view is certainly breathtaking. From atop the hill, one can view the Achyutaraya temple ruins, the Tungabhadara…

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Wildlife safari at Wayanad

Wildlife safari at Wayanad: Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. It is currently a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve. The forest is home to a number of species of wild animals and birds. It’s a must see for wildlife enthusiasts.

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Bamboo Rafting in Thekkady

Bamboo rafting: Bamboo Rafting is a one of its kind experience and a unique water activity. One can travel through dense forests on a bamboo raft, which is a part of the ‘natural walk’ of eco-tourism project. One can enjoy a panoramic view of the lake, forests, animals and birds…

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Banana Boat Ride in Gokarna

If you are looking for some excitement and pure fun, hop onto a banana boat and you are all set. In this ride, the banana boat which is attached to another boat is pulled inside the water, lashing against waves, and the rider tries to turn it upside down. Though…

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Wooden Boat Ride

These rustic wooden boats promise a unique sightseeing experience around the Kovalam shore.

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Boating in Kochi

The backwaters of Kochi offer a great boating experience to the nature lovers. There are ferries, boathouses and normal boats to enjoy the serene nature of Kochi.

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Border Hiking

A full day trek with common sights such as that of roaming elephants and gaurs; exciting!

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Water sports - Scuba diving, K

Water sports - Scuba diving, Kayaking, Canoeing: Lakshasweep Islands have a lot of fun water activities to offer. You can do scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing and much more. One can visit the coral reefs deep inside the water while scuba diving. Coral gazing is a must if you visit Agatti…

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Indian International Leather F

One of India’s largest leather trade fair, it takes place in February. There are a large variety of leather products such a bags, shoes jackets etc to choose from at a pretty reasonable price too.

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Trekking in Chikmagalur

The hills of Chikmagalur offer a great trekking experience for the adventure lovers. There are many different trekking trails offered by Chikmagalur of which Kemmanagundi trail is one of the famous and most covered. The lush forests gives a fascinating panoramic view to the nature lovers. 

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River Rafting in Coorg

Barapole river is the most prominent river for river rafting. It has great wide stretches to speed ones raft. An immense river rafting experience is waiting for adventure lovers. For ones safety, one has to have all the rafting essentials with him. White river rafting is highly considered by all…

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Trekking in Coorg

Srimangala and Kutta are two points from where trekking starts. In one or two days there are several routes which one can explore.  The forest government of Karnataka was very vigilnt about trekiing in the wildlife sacntuary. Always make sure to carry every essential thing as the trekking trip may…

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Coracle ride in Hampi

Coracle ride: Coracle, also known as Dongi, is a bowl-shaped boat made of reed, saplings and hide. For one of the most thrilling boat rides complete with whirlpools, high currents and crocodiles, go for a fun filled coracle ride on Tungabhadra river. Riding in a coracle on the Tungabhadra is…

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White river-rafting in Dandeli

The white river rafting in the Kali river of Dandeli is the most important attraction. River rafting at Dandeli offers a great challenge of rapids that gives an adrenalin rush to the adventure enthusiasts. Half day and full day options are available to enjoy the river rafting experience in Dandeli.

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Lagoon Fishing

Lagoon Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, you can do so at the lagoons in Lakshadweep. What more! Some hotels even arrange night trips to these lagoons, where the fishing rods are attached with flashlights. Apart from being famous for tuna, you can find lots of planktons, the glowing worms.

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Trekking in Kotagiri

The most popular trekking trails in Kotagiri are towards Kodanad, Catherine Falls and Longwood Shola. The trail leading to Kodanad goes through a meadow, tea estates and the Moyar River. The trekking adventure is a great fun for even the first timers. Adventure enthusiasts ought to visit Kotagiri for trekking.

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Trekking in Kudremukh

Kudremukh offers a great trekking trail for experts as well as first timers. The trails is worth trying for adventure lovers. The Kudremukh peak, Hanuman Gundi falls and Kudremukh national park are the routes for trekking in Kudremukh.

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Trekking in Munnar

Anumudi Peak, Rajamala Hills, Top Station, Devikulam, and Eravikulam National Park are the areas popularly known for trekking in Munnar. Those who love adventures should at least once opt for the trekking here. Anamudi peak in Eravikulam National Park is considered as the best part of trekking in Munnar. The…

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Paragliding in Munnar

Paragliding here has just started. The serenity of this town is huddled with gorgeous mountains greatly appeals to the adventurous tourists. Tourists generally have beer, friendly laughter and they talk about days flying and sharing of experiences. This happens every year on the mountains of Munnar. Several varieties of local…

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Trekking in Ooty

Trekking in Ooty is a must for wildlife enthusiasts. You can spot some predatory animals. You can hire a guide if you want. Other than Ooty, you can set abse at Coonoor or Kotagairi. Lose yourself in the wonders of nature as you trek the various trails and circuits that…

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Sightseeing in Trichur

Sightseeing is a major activity in Trichur, The Guruvayu Temple, The Athirappilly Falls, The Bible Tower, The Sneehatheram Beach, the Chimony Dam etc are few of the places you must visit in Trichur.

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Jungle Night Patrol

Jungle Night Patrol: When in Periyar Tiger Reserve, you would not want to miss out the adventurous night patrol. It’s a thrilling experience to be a part of the patrol groups. Each slot has 5 visitors and an armed forest guard accompanies each group. In this program, you go for…

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Yacht sailing on Kavaratti

Kavaratti island is the administrative capital of Lakshadweep island. The place is frequented by adventure lovers. Yatch sailing is popularly exercised by almost all tourists. This place is in fact the developed place on Lakshdweep.

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Lion Safari

Lion Safari in Kerala: Spread over a span of 9 sq. km, the wildlife sanctuary near Neyyar Dam is the perfect place for nature lovers. The lion safari park is home to 7 lions, and one can opt for a canter safari to tour the area. The lion safari is…

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Snorkelling

Snorkelling is swimming on or through a waterbody while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called snorkel and usually fins. You can plunge to a depth of 15 ft and swim alongside tropical fish and shipwrecks. Explore the life underwater and take yourself into a whole new world.

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Surfing

There are various surfing tours as well as packages offered in Varkala. The UK outfit organises surfing trips during the peek season.

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