Sports and leisure activities India

Aurélien, a compatriot living in Kerala, is a qualified paragliding instructor. He proposes original activities to discover the region. Sailing on the backwaters by stand-up paddle or kayak: departure in the morning at 6am and in the afternoon at 3pm, 3 hours of navigation and visit through the canals. Aurélien will guide you and take care of all the logistics (transportation, equipment). Tandem paragliding flights are offered when the weather permits. The departure is from thehelipad for a 20 minutes flight in front of the cliffs of Varkala. Unique !

Princess Trails is a riding school run by a charming Indo-German couple with a passion for horses. The couple works with a very professional team who will welcome you and make you live an extraordinary experience. You will travel through the countryside and the Aravalli Mountains, passing through small villages and beautiful landscapes. Marwari horses are beautiful, well trained and very well treated. A la carte hikes of varying lengths can be organised with accommodation in tents or in charming hotels.

If you want to cook dhal, chapathis or vegetarian curries, this is the place to go. Sreelakshmi has quickly become an expert in the field, has received praise from the national press and has also participated in an edition of Masterchef India, ranking among the best candidates. His specialty is vegetarian cuisine, you will learn how to combine flavors, spices and influences. Classes are held in her home. Highly recommended!

The style dates from the Art Deco period. Two seawater pools surrounded by greenery, one very large outdoor pool with a children's pool, and another half covered. The atmosphere is family oriented, one comes to swim but also to picnic, play a game of volleyball or simply to lounge on a deckchair or in the sauna. Unfortunately, the beautiful view of the sea has disappeared in favor of the view of the constructions of the new coastal road...

Francine and Dinesh own a ranch 7 km from the city, in the heart of the Aravalli mountain range. This is the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a beautiful horse ride in a wilderness. You can also stay on site in a cottage or tent set up in the heart of the property. The food on the ranch is excellent and 100% organic. Hikes range from 2.5 hours to a full day. A correct level of riding skills is essential for riding a horse.

The Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort is a 5-star hotel located in Greater Noida. It offers luxurious rooms and spa and golf facilities. From 11am to 11pm for visitors, but guests staying at the hotel can enjoy breakfast from 8am.

Sitar, tabla and singing courses. One week session, one hour of course per day or one month session.

On the road leading to the village of Bhagsu. 10-day wooden sculpture courses taking place near Dal Lake. The achievements of apprentice sculptors are impressive. Also course in the manufacture of jewellery.

Created by a team of former New Zealand military officers, Jumpin Heights offers, 13 kilometers from Rishikesh, bungee jumping from the top of an 83-meter platform and a "Flying Fox" course, a 1 kilometer zip line over the Ganges, with a peak at 160 kilometers per hour! The "Giant Swing" is a kind of swing but of a size that seems to defy the laws of gravity. Activities to be reserved for thrill seekers only. Departures are organized from the Tapovan office.

Daily courses of Tibetan cuisine: soups, momo and Tibetan breads.

Organizes 3-day internships.

Marco, a former riding instructor in Quebec, has two well-trained horses in his stables: Dhanno and Pawan. He gives lessons to beginners or to the initiated. He also organizes rides in the surrounding countryside where you will discover new temples hidden at the bend of a path. You will climb to the top of the peaks for a breathtaking view of the city of Pushkar and the surrounding countryside. The welcome is very friendly and the advice precise. With Marco, you are sure to discover this corner of Rajasthan in an original way.

Rawal Devendra Singh, the owner of Roop Niwas Kothi, is also a horse enthusiast. He has dedicated his stud to the exclusive breeding of marwari thoroughbreds, a breed renowned for its endurance. You can ride the horses for one hour or more at the stud. If you wish to ride in the surrounding desert, it is also possible. Excursions of 20 to 30 kilometers are organized from 2 riders. For those who don't enjoy horseback riding, Roop Niwas organizes bike rides and treks in the surrounding area.

Flying Fox offers a course of 6 zip lines installed north of the Mehrangarh fort. Suspended in the void, you let yourself slide along a rope, enjoying the dazzling spectacle of the fort and the blue city. The course will lead you from lakes to gardens and forts. An original and playful opportunity to discover Jodhpur from a very different angle. The equipment and facilities are produced by a French company and meet the European safety standards. They are checked every morning before the opening.

The Siri Fort Complex is a sports complex managed by the municipality of New Delhi. It is mainly for the inhabitants of the city, but it is possible to register for a day at a reasonable price. The complex includes 10 tennis courts, an Olympic swimming pool, a cricket field, a soccer field and a golf practice, badminton and basketball courts and a gym equipped with equipment. There are also classes in ballroom dancing, classical dancing, martial arts (krav maga, taekwondo), aerobics, etc.

Mount Abu proves to be the ideal stage to recharge your batteries and get closer to nature. Classified as a nature reserve in 1960, the mountains of this town are home to a unique ecosystem. Charles, a self-taught man who has already lived many lives, is today a recognized naturalist guide and snake hunter in his spare time. It will take you on the Tiger Path, an easy half-day trek (about 12 km) to Chipaberi. Departure is early in the morning for a return to Mount Abu for lunch. There is an additional charge for vehicle transfers.

The National Adventure Foundation organizes paragliding, trekking, climbing or cycling in the vicinity of Munnar. Canoeing can also be done on the city's lakes.

From Poovar, you can take a tour by boat or motorboat on the canals in the shade of palm trees. Several tours are available depending on the type of boat and the duration of the cruise, which will take you through the mangrove swamps and bring you to the estuary, the superb meeting point between the backwaters and the sea. Possibility to have a lunch or a snack in one of the many luxury establishments, or on the floating restaurant of Estuary Island Resort. The beach, deserted and immaculate, is also worth a stop.

CVN Kalari Sangham is the largest kalarippayatt centre in Trivandrum. This Kerala martial art is practiced with bamboos, sticks or swords and has a religious and medical dimension (an Ayurvedic centre is located above the training room). Possibility to attend the athletes' training and preparation, in the morning between 6:30 am and 8:30 am (closed on Sundays, no photos allowed). The training is a kind of dance that requires a lot of flexibility and involves very impressive jumps of amplitude.

This private company based in Delhi offers cruises in Nileshwar: the prices are a bit high but the houseboats they offer are well maintained and pleasant. One of the attractions of these cruises on the backwaters of Valiyaparamba, located 30 km from Kasaragod and close to Kannur, is the possibility of sailing along the canals on a kettuvallam (traditional boat), formerly used for the transport of rice or other goods, and built from anjali (wood of a local tree), bamboo and ropes of coconut fiber.