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Water sports in GoaThe sea offers adventures galore between Octoberand May in Goa. You can choose windsurfing, aunique combination of surfing and sailing or tryyour hand at water skiing behind a speed boat(which can go up to a speed of around 50 kmper hour), sea sprays cooling you down as youhold on tight to the rope... Parasailing is anotheroption that gives you breathtaking views of thesea and the beach – an approximately 300 ft ropeattaches your parasail harness to the speedboat.You may also choose to whiz down the waves withyour partner on a water scooter.

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Trekking in the North EastSighting rare species of flora and faunais one of the many reasons why onewould go trekking in the North East.Hire guides who will walk with you (andcarry supplies) as you witness impressivehills and waterfalls. While ArunachalPradesh has an abundance of rare plantspecies, Meghalaya has challengingterrain. Flowers including rhodendronand orchid add to Meghalaya’s scenicbeauty and lush greens make Nagalanda must-visit. A trek can last for a fewdays, giving you a chance to enjoyNature as you camp in tents, sit around abonfire and simply absorb the sights andsounds. Best time is between Octoberand February.

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Dune bashing in RajasthanThis is literally going off the beaten track.It gives you the thrill of a lifetime as yourvehicle goes up and down the dunes, thesand rising high in the air when yourdriver revs up the engine. You can alsotake a crash course in sand driving anddune manoeuvring and take the wheelyourself, skillfully negotiating the climbsand drops. Folk dances and authenticRajasthani meals are part of the deals onoffer. The best dunes for this sport are inthe city of Jaisalmer and the ideal time isbetween November and April.

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Skiing on the slopes of KashmirThe seemingly effortless glide down thesunny slopes of Gulmarg in Kashmircan be a memorable experience, thepeak season being between Decemberand March. The area is known for deepand dry “curry powder” snow. You cantake a gondola (ski lift) to the higherslopes for the exciting downhill ski ride,dodging alpine trees and enjoying theexhilarating breeze. Cross-country runsof relatively untracked and undiscoveredpeaks at up to 5,000 m altitude areon offer for experienced skiers.Beginners can ride down avalanchemonitored and protected alpine “bowls”which are only a few kilometres long.The latest on offer is heli-skiing withwhich one can travel to less-frequentedtracks. Also try Srinagar, Pahalgamand Sonmarg as ski venues.

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White water raftingin RishikeshThe thrill of riding the white watersof River Ganga is unmatched. A groupof up to 12 can take a ride on a rubberraft, fighting the powerful rapids. Lifejackets and safety helmets are mustsas is a keen sense of awareness, quickthinking and body strength to be ableto cover the stretch of around 16 kmfrom Shivpuri to Ramjhula, Rishikesh.You can take a package deal for raftingwhich includes stay in tents next tothe River Ganga and wake up to thechirping of birds and the sound of theriver while cosy bonfires with live musicawait you at night. The best time forrafting is between February and Juneand then in October and November.