Travel to India is by itself an adventure, and nothing prepares the first time travelers to the amazing number of languages, cultures, religions and experiences – the ones you are looking for, and those who can find you! If you want to step away from the usual tourist prosecuted and check-out adventure tourism opportunities in India, here are some suggestions.

Whitewater Rafting – in India

The Garhwal and Kumaon hills is situated at the foot of the Himalayas offer some of the best rafting in India. These rapids are provided by the melting ice and snow on a network of rivers from the Himalayan mountains that tower over this region. For this reason, the best times to try this silvery rushing water is in the September-November and March to May. The waters here are sorted and classified in order to both amateurs and professionals. more…

Colorado is a beautiful state, and one that is known for the mountains and the amount of snow annually. It is only appropriate that many locations in the Colorado Mountains are top ski resorts.

Copper Mountain is considered the best, because the variety of slopes offers. The fact that the slopes are through qualification means beginners do not need to be intimidated by more advanced skiers. Even those with better skills do not have to worry about this experience in their way as they are barreling down the mountain.

Snowmass is located approximately 15 miles from Aspen and offers plenty of skiing for the expert and intermediate skiers. They offer a few slopes for advanced skiers and only a couple of beginners. This is not the place to visit if you are new to the concepts of skiing. But it is heaven for snowboarders, with three separate parks. They are also places for skiing and speed for different types of races. more…

It’s time to plan the family vacation and everyone wants to go skiing. Don’t worry, skiing isn’t as expensive as you might think, and there are numerous resorts that cater to families, offering a variety of packages designed to save you money.  The problem will be choosing the destination.

Most ski resorts have websites. Start the planning process by accessing these websites to determine where you and your family might want to go for your family ski vacation. There are many different things to look for when choosing a resort. The absolute most important thing to look for is a ski school if someone in your family will need instruction. While most resorts do have ski schools, some don’t.  Don’t make the mistake of choosing a destination where one or more of your family members won’t have fun, simply because they don’t know how to ski.

Next, take a look at the slopes, lifts, and trails. You want to make sure that the resort has something to offer everyone in your family. If the resort only caters to beginners, an expert skier will become quickly bored. If you have a snowboarder in your group, and there is no snowboarding park or terrain, that snowboarder will not be happy. There are resorts that serve all winter sports – so make sure that your families interests are covered.