Bird
Watching
Rajasthan's lakes, ponds, marshlands and grasslands are a
haven for bird lovers. One can find around 550 species of birds and most of these
are residents. The best colony of birds in the world is Keoladeo National Park
situated In Bharatpur. It has more than 400 species of birds and more than 130
of them breed inside the park. Being a unique bird place, the UNESCO has recognised
it as a world heritage site. It is truly a paradise of feathered life which provides
unlimited opportunities to bird watchers. Various other lakes and ponds spread
over the state offer the enthusiast an opportunity to watch the activities of
the birds.
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Camel
Safari
Rajasthan invites you to feel the adventure of a Camel Safari,
which takes you through the golden sands of the vast. Thar desert. Like horse
safaris, camel safaris are also popular in Rajasthan. The camel, popularly known
as the ship of the desert, is not only common in the Thar desert, but also the
only means of transportation in remote areas.
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Horse
Safari
'Rajasthan' - the land of the Rajputs, is known for its kings,
fearless warriors and beautiful women. It's also known for its forts, palaces
and temples which are a reminder of the glorious past. Kingdoms were carved and
established by the Rajputs on horseback, while swords were stained with enemy
blood.
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Other
Safari
Like Camel and Horse safaris, another popular form is the Jeep
Safari. The Jeep Safari not only refreshes and revitalises but one feels close
to nature while driving through the quiet and beautiful countryside.Let your senses
sway to the romance of the surroundings as you pass forts, palaces, historical
landmarks and villages. The average daily move is about 150 kms. consisting of
approximately five to six hours of jeep-driving. Spend lazy evenings in bed or
swing to the folk dances.
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Parasailing
& Ballooning
The joy of being aloft In the wind and the thrill
of defying the elements is what parasailing and ballooning are all about. Unlike
other aero sports, in these, once off the ground, the sportsman is on his own.
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Trekking
Lying
in the west of India, the topography of Rajasthan varies from sand-dunes of the
desert to the lofty hill ranges of the Aravallis which makes Rajasthan a trekker's
paradise. There are many beautiful meadows, dense forests, crystal lakes, waterfalls
and rivulets meandering through the countryside. One of the old eat mountain ranges
of the world, the Aravallis, extending from northeast to south-west have some
beautiful forest areas. Mount Abu, about 1300 mts. above sea level is an ideal
locale.
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Water
Sports
The lakes of Rajasthan are known for water sports. During the
1982 Asian games, rowing competitions were held at Ramgarh lake near Jaipur. Ramgarh
lake is a man-made reservoir around 4 kms. in length and 2 kms in width.
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Wildlife
Adventure
Rajasthan is the only state that can proudly in two National
parks, one Tiger Project, one serf National Park and twenty-four wildlife sanctuaries.The
tiger is the biggest attraction of the state. According to naturalists, Sariska
Tiger Reserve d Ranthambhor National Park are the best irks in the country for
observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The leopard is common
in almost every sanctuary of Rajasthan.
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