Quite similar to mountaineering, trekking is a testing as well as stimulating frivolous leisure endeavor tendering infinite escapade, cultural exchange and frivolous activities. In order to stimulate the excitement of the trekkers, the sport is generally carried on mighty mountain regions.  Climbing up the steep, rocky edges provides the thrill of a lifetime. It also provides one the opportunity to enjoy the intoxicating tranquility of the valleys and rocks, amidst the mysticism of the remote nature.

Witnessing and imagining the mammoth summits, the rocky walls and the frozen weather along with chilly wind, beckon one to taste the ecstasy of trekking. However one has to be fit and stable in the flesh and mind. Not only have that, a basic on this serve very helpful while executing the risky sport activity. Although the sport is apt for novices as well as trained and experienced mountaineers, yet trekking can be carried out safely by following few basic rules of trekking before progressively start climbing the heights. The risk is not so high for trekking in low altitude regions though. India is blessed with the great Himalayan ranges that facilitate majestic openings, passes and opportunities for the adventure sport. Trekking should be avoided during the monsoon time. Some of the noted trekking places or zones in India are the Laddakh, Roop Kund, Beas Kund, Everest Base Camp, Leh expanses of Jammu Kashmir; Himachal Pradesh, Darjeeling in West Bengal etc.

Hence trekking, this high spirited, invigorating and revitalizing adventure sport, summons tourists from far and wide to visit India and taste the buzz. Needless to say that it is one of the major tourist attractions in India.

Wildlife safaris are special attractions to tourists visiting India. Here are some of the most prominent wildlife sanctuaries where one can visit and savour the enchantment of wandering among the wilds!

If you want to spot a Tiger in his own natural habitat you should visit the world famous Ranthambhor National Park in Rajasthan. Tiger Safari is exclusively offered for tracking Tigers. Apart from Tigers you can also spot Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Porcupines and Jackals, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Marsh Crocodile, Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazelles, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds. Sariska Tiger Sanctuary - It is situated in the huge and thickly wooded reserve cradled in the scenic valley of the Aravali. The park is noted for its population of rare breed of tigers, leopard, sambhar, nilgai, wild dog, and chinkaras. If you are a bird lover, then there can't be a better place than the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan. One of the finest bird parks in the world. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary supports not only the indigenous water birds but also a large number of exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian Cranes from Arctic.

Kerala being gifted benignly by nature is an enigmatic ecstasy of beaches; palm fringed backwaters, and murky hills, lush green forests and inimitable wildlife. The Midland encompasses valleys speckled with secluded hills. This region presents a panorama of picturesque beauty which not only beckons vacationers to visit this mystic land but also is a home to the wildlife species. One such wildlife safe haven for the world of fauna is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady situated in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats. It was set up in the year 1934 to safe guard the territory’s animal world. The Sanctuary upholds the dignity and honour of the place being one of the major attractions in Kerala enveloping the fifty five square kilometres Periyar Lake. The Sanctuary presents admirable sight seeing of wild herds of Asian elephants, gaur, sambar, wild boar and spotted deer. The lion-tailed Macaque monkey, the Malabar squirrel and the ‘flying foxes’ (bats) are few rare creatures to observe here. The sanctuary is a family comprising of 250 species of birds and more than a hundred species of butterflies. It is one of the largest and premium sanctuaries where one experiences joy in game viewing, carried out in a motor-launch cruise on the Periyar Lake. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary or the Vembanad Bird Sanctuary is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Set in the backwaters of Kerala, the bird sanctuary is a nature lover’s paradise and a favourite hangout of migratory birds. The sanctuary covers a distance of over 14 acres on the southern bank of the Kavanar River. It has well laid out paths for moving around within the sanctuary. Beyond the sanctuary one can take a boat ride in Vembanad Lake or along the Kavanar River. The primary attractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, heron, cormorant, darter, moorhen, brahminy kite and the duck, as well as the migratory Siberian crane. Teal, parrot, flycatcher, lark and other birds are seen here during their relevant migratory seasons. Some of the migratory birds come from the Himalayas, and a few from far away Siberia.

Orissa is blessed with extensive stretch of thick foliage and environmental topography which have proffered a shielded, as well as unadulterated haunt, to the state’s treasured wildlife. Some of the distinguished natural habitats where tourists can go and savour the beauty and endowment of nature are Nandan Kanan, Similipal Tiger Reserve and Bhitarkanika Sanctuary. The sanctuary cum botanical garden of Nandan Kanan is located near Bhubaneshwar. It is enveloped in the exquisite ambience of the Chandaka forest near the Kanjia Lake. It is renowned for its white tigers, their current number being 34. This Garden of Gods, as the name suggests, is a hot spot for tourists where they enjoy witnessing the various rare animals and birds like the Asiatic lions, Indian crocodiles, Nilgiri langur, Indian pangolin, Shanghai lion-tailed macaque, reserved in the lap of natural – 67 kinds of mammals, 18 forms of reptiles, 81 varieties of birds and 34 aquaria hosting a wide variety of fishes!Similipal Tiger Reserve is a tourist’s paradise. Set in a dense, lush green shrub border with torrential waterfalls, cold rivulets and high mountain peaks, it is a perfect home to the wild animal world. It covers a region of approximately 2750 kilometres. The main aim for setting up this reserve area was to conserve the diminishing number of tiger population. Apart from more than 95 tigers, there are also leopards, crocodiles, elephants, various reptiles and over 231 species of birds living together in this forest.This sanctuary is sited in the second largest mangrove forest in India. It has been the abode of the estuarine crocodiles since the year 1975. There is also a crocodile breeding farm at Dangmal where the white crocodile (a rare species in the world), Sankhua, is found.  It lies in the coastal region of Gahirmatha where one can come across the giant Pacific Ridley sea turtles which are specially safeguarded from the local folks. Animals and reptiles like spotted deer, sambars, Rhesus monkeys, wild pigs, pythons and king Cobra are also seen here. Birds like Whistling Teals, Sea Gulls, Darters, Storks and Sea Eagles augment the splendor of the sanctuary.  

Chhattisgarh is blessed with extensive stretch of thick foliage and environmental topography which have proffered a shielded, as well as unadulterated haunt, to the state’s treasured wildlife. Some of the distinguished natural habitats where tourists can go and savour the beauty and endowment of nature are Indravati National Park, Kanger Valley National Park, Sanjay National Park, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary. Chhattisgarh provides an exceptional chance to witness the wildlife in its natural abode. The most spectacular bird of the state, Bastar Myna or the Hill Myna, is found here. It is a perfect mimic and very apt in picking up human voice. It is much in demand and hence becoming an endangered species for being hunted illegally and more frequently. The other most important wildlife birds and animals found in the state of Chhattisgarh are the jungle crow, partridges, cattle egret, parakeets, wagtails, quails, bulbuls, flycatchers, woodpeckers, weaver birds, sun birds, parrots, pond herons, babblers, black buck, Chinkara, Sambar, blue bull, wild boar, barking deer, porcupine, monkeys, bisons, hyenas and crocodiles. Tigers are chiefly seen in Kanger Valley National Park, Barnawapara Sanctuary and Kurandi reserve forest. Reptiles like rattle snakes, python, cobra and vipers are also present in the dense foliage of the hill and forest areas. Udanti Sanctuary is popular for the endangered wild buffaloes.

Camel safaris are equally attention captivating for tourists visiting India. Especially during one’s visit to the distant desert areas of the Indian desert region, Rajasthan. One feels enthralling riding the ship of the desert amidst the sandy regions of the country.

Camel safaris are the new, exciting way of casting one's footprint across the shifting sands of Rajasthan, India. The camels are back traversing the sands of the desert accompanied by bands of travellers for whom the escape into a boondocks where literally nothing but sand makes up the horizon. It is an exceptional opportunity to escape from the tamed world tone that has rough edges, and takes you squarely into the lap of nature.

The duration of a safari can be from 4 -15 days. Thar, an unending ocean of sand, dotted with dunes and shrubs, with its own distinctive wildlife. During the camel caravan one can encounter the warmth of hospitable villagers and ruins of historic forts and palaces of Rajasthan.

A very trendy sport, mountaineering, is a testing as well as stimulating frivolous leisure endeavor tendering infinite escapade, cultural exchange and frivolous activities. In order to stimulate the excitement of the mountaineers, the sport is generally carried on mighty mountain peaks.  Climbing up the steep, rocky edges provides the thrill of a lifetime. It also provides one the opportunity to enjoy the intoxicating tranquility of the valleys and rocks, amidst the mysticism of the remote nature.

Witnessing and imagining the mammoth summits, the rocky walls and the frozen weather along with chilly wind, beckon one to taste the ecstasy of mountaineering. However one has to be fit and stable in the flesh and mind. Not only have that, a foundation course on this serve very helpful while executing the risky sport activity. Although the sport is apt for novices as well as trained and experienced mountaineers, yet mountaineering can be carried out safely either by completing the mountaineering course in an institute or by trekking for some years and then progressively start climbing the heights. India is blessed with the great Himalayan ranges that facilitate majestic openings, passes and opportunities for the adventure sport.  Some of the noted mountaineering places or zones in India are the Laddakh, Nam – Kun, Zanskar, Leh expanses of Jammu Kashmir; Himachal Pradesh etc.

Thus mountaineering, this high spirited, invigorating and revitalizing adventure sport, summons tourists from far and wide to visit India and taste the buzz. It goes without saying that it is one of the major tourist attractions in India.

Cruising through the backwaters in a Kettuvallam or houseboat makes one feel elated. In fact, savoring the joy of this intoxicating boat ride is one of the chief facets of Kerala visit, to the tourists. The journey is indeed one of the prime attractions for tourists travelling in Kerala, South India.

Kettuvallams or houseboats are the boats of Kerala which were originally used for the purpose of transporting food grains from one part of the state to another, chiefly rice. However, most of these ordinary boats have been transformed into luxurious water vessels since 1990s to compliment with the state’s thriving tourism industry. The Kettuvallams are about 25 metres long, assembled by binding the planks of jackfruit wood together deftly.  The unique factor in this is that no nails are required to hold the planks together. The houseboats have an open foredeck sheltered by a vaulted roof of braided screw pine grass called vembanad. Most probably, the Vembanad Lake got its name due to this reason. There are some luxurious boats having air-conditioned well -decor bedrooms with attached washrooms aided with modern facilities. However, keeping in mind to keep the environment clean and green, the sewage is never flushed into the lake but is stored in tanks and is later pumped into the municipal sewerage system. These house boats are available on a daily rental basis as well as for longer duration to take visitors on the old waterways. The peaceful cruises portray a highlight of the life on the water side with extravagant views of the water, land, birds and human civilization.

The scenic beauty encompassing the land areas of the backwaters are equally enchanting. The lifestyle of the Keralites chiefly depends and orbits around the water bodies. The river banks are embroidered with the palm trees, cluster of mud houses with thatched roofs – depicting the picture of an unadulterated and chaste rural lifestyle. The exquisite natural beauty witnessed from the decks of a Kettuvallam might change a normal mind to that of a poet – singing away to the glory of God and Nature!

Houseboat cruises are equally enthralling to experience on the Dal Lake of Kashmir in North India. However, due to political unrest, tourists deter to visit the Paradise of India in the present times.

Palace on Wheels is a royal experience, a journey that is much more than a luxury train ride. Palace on Wheels epitomizes the rich Indian heritage and journeys through one of the most exotic regions in the world - Dazzling Delhi, Amazing Agra, and specially Royal Rajasthan. One can relax in comfort and witness exotic India passing by.

Boarding the new broad gauge Palace on Wheels one gets carried away into the rich world of maharajas, magnificent palaces and imposing forts. The elegant interiors of this luxury train along with appetizing cuisine and personalized service, all exude an exclusive charm. Every tavern has its own personal 'Khidmatgar' or attendant attired in ethnic Rajasthan costume who ensures your journey is comfortable and enjoyable. Fully air-conditioned, the 14 deluxe taverns are equipped with excellent amenities like channel music and intercom which enhance the pleasure of traveling. Each saloon is a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with attached toilets running cold & hot water and shower facilities.

Palace on Wheels was started with the aim of providing the tourists of Rajasthan with a unique and unforgettable experience. The train brings alive the royal era, which was once tantamount with Rajasthan, and takes you on a whirlwind tour of the state. The majestic interiors of the train are completely in sync with the charm and grandeur of the places that you will be visiting on board. The services provided in the car were extended to include a lounge, a library and a bar.

Rajasthan is the state that is home to maximum number of Heritage Hotels in India. Since time immemorial, Rajasthan has been the land of the brave and the royal. The zeal for beauty among the former kings and queens is clearly reflected in the awe-inspiring architecture of its Heritage Hotels Sprawling over miles of golden glowing sands, Heritage Hotels stand as testimonials to the glory and sumptuousness of the bygone eras of Rajasthan. The innumerable forts, palaces, mansions and havelis in Rajasthan have been converted into Heritage Hotels. Each of them has been scrupulously planned and sensitively redone to cater to the essential requirements of tourists helping them get the authentic royal feel of the land. Elegantly furnished with the best in luxurious comforts, Heritage Hotels are a perfect stay option for discerning travellers to Rajasthan. The lavish decor and rustic ambience is coupled with unusually warm hospitality to make your stay memorable at the Heritage Hotels.

There are a number of heritage hotels in Udaipur. Amongst the best of heritage hotels in Udaipur are

Heritage Hotel Devi Garh Fort Palace 

Tucked away in the age-old Aravali hills of Rajasthan, the 18th century Devi Garh Fort Palace stands in the village of Delwara.  The actual construction of the fort palace started only in the 1760s, under Raghudev Singh II, with further additions being made to the structure by the rulers who followed.

Heritage Hotel Shikarbadi

Originally a hunting lodge frequented by the royalty of Mewar, this Royal Retreat, is set amidst the serene, wooded Aravalis. For wildlife and adventure buffs, there is a licensed Deer Park and also a provision for horseback excursions into the sanctuary. The hotel also has a private airstrip, a cricket ground where matches are organized regularly.

Heritage Hotel Fateh Prakash Palace

A Grand Heritage Palace, the imposing lakeside Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel Udaipur recapitulates royal traditions and lifestyles in its traditional furniture, original paintings and luxurious interiors. Its tranquil premises and picturesque views of Lake Pichola, Jagmandir Island Palace, Lake Palace and the Sajjangarh Fort, promise a soothing break from the rigors of city life.

Heritage Hotel Shiv Niwas Hotel

The Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel Udaipur was originally Maharana Fateh Singhji's residence. The rooms around this awe-inspiring courtyard were used as a place for entertaining personal guests. Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel Udaipur was the vision of the His Late Highness Maharana Bhagwat Singhji Mewar, which led to its conversion into a luxury hotel. Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel Udaipur is now categorized as a Grand Heritage Palace as it has been restored to its original immaculate fame.