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India's most happening destination, Kerala offers its visitors opportunities and experiences to unleash their adventure spirit.
Apart from its picture-postcard beauty, Kerala is also an ideal destination for adventure sports. This beautiful land has in store an array of adventure packed destinations; be it the high altitude mountain ranges, gushing rivers, deep dark forests or the vast stretches of the sea.
Aquatic sports, wildlife treks and paragliding are some of the most sought after activities as part of adventure tourism in Kerala.
Get off the tourist trail and pack your bags for Kerala Nat venture. Where adventure is all about taking on nature in its raw. Taming its twists and turns. Its rocky paths. Its highs and lows, its rapids. Its slow currents, its calm, Its fury. Come, the trip of your life beckons.
A unique topography, diverse terrain and equable climate are what make Kerala an exclusive adventure destination. From high mountains, gorges and deep –cut valleys to rolling hills and shallow valleys, Kerala's 38,863sq.km holds within itself a variety of landscapes that differ in settings and flavor. Each one of them will offer you an intense encounter with nature: each one of them will set you off on some of life's most interesting journeys.
With 16 wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks nestled in the Western Ghats, Kerala offers countless options for wildlife safaris. The rich flora and fauna as well as the unique topography of the sanctuaries make every safari truly special. Enjoy majestic views of the forest perched comfortably on the back of an elephant. Follow a tiger trail. Come face to face with wild boars, otters, exotic birds and more. A boat safari through the Periyar Lake will enable you to spot herds of elephants, sambar deer etc. by the water's edge.
Tropical rainforests scenic country sides, majestic hills, spice plantations, grasslands...Kerala has some of nature's most exotic playgrounds for the trekker in you. From the myth-shrouded Agasthyakoodam, a haven of rare herbs and medicinal plants, to Parambikkulam that shelters the world's first ever scientifically managed teak plantation, every trekking experience here will be as captivating as the destinations themselves. Trek under a starlit sky. Spot the majestic tiger. Breathe in the fragrant air of the spices. Watch exotic birds
There is nothing like Cycling to discover Kerala up close and personal-be it the land's culture, history or natural beauty. Kerala has it all for the cycling enthusiast- rustic country lanes, winding paths across lush paddy fields, dusty tracks that lead to remote hamlets, exotic trails that run along tea gardens, spice plantations and rubber estates... a friendly people make the experience even more delightful. Strike a conversation with the locals. Stop by a local tea shack. Explore destinations not found on the tourist map. Cycle your way to the heart of Kerala.
A much sought-after venue for India's premier off-road events, Kerala has the right terrain to put your driving skills to the test. Rugged land, slushy trails, gentle canals, shallow river beds, dense forests, green valleys and mist-capped mountains. Take them all on two wheelers or 4x4s of your choice. The boulder -filled terrain of Ponmudi in Thiruvananthapuram, the steep rocky cliffs and stream crossings of Peerumedu in Idukki district, the raw and rustic landscape of wayanad. Kerala presents immense possibilities for the adventurous.
Get a bird's eye view of Kerala, at nearly 6,000 ft above sea level. The paragliding season starts from September and offers great flying conditions until January and again, from March to May. Float like a cloud and take on the blue skies and chat with the birds. Vagamon in the district of Idukki is fast emerging as the paragliding hotspot. The paragliding Grand Prix held during September every year brings together paragliders form across the world.
Kerala Tourism under the aegis of Kerala Adventure Tourism promotion society is conducting the Mathrubhumi Yathra 7th International Paragliding Carnival at Vagamon, Idukki. The festival is in association with Fly Vagamon club, Vagamon destination management committee and Paragliding Association of India. The event dates are from 21 Feb 2015 until 1 Mar 2015 at Vedikuzhi suicide point. The aim of the event is to promote Vagamon as an adventure destination for Keralites and for inbound tourists. Over 50 national and international paragliding pilots are expected to take part in the carnival. The carnival ground will open its gates from 12 PM until 6 PM during the festival. Visitors can expect to see a spectacular acrobatic show every day with international pilots led by Calin Popa from Romania. Visitors also have the option to go for a joyride with expert pilots and really become a part of the event."We are excited to organize this year’s carnival. For the first time acrobatics shows are being arranged. The visitors also will have a good opportunity to take to the skies.
Gavi natural environment untouched by modernity is the home to wildlife and birds. Tourist visiting Gavi can enjoy the sight of this wildlife in their natural habitat through Vehicle safaris to take a glimpse of the endangered species like Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-tailed macaque if you are lucky, Kerala’s favorite elephants among others. Gavi is a home to over 260 species of birds including the great pied hornbill, woodpecker, and kingfishers. Gavi is a birdwatchers delight.
