Where to practice an individual sport India

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Kalarippayattu, the ancient martial art of Kerala, is taught in this renowned center. It was established 60 years ago by the late Sri K. Narayanan Gurrukal ( Gurrukal is the master of the teaching). Its members regularly participate in stage demonstrations and film shoots, as the center's guestbook attests. Kalari massages and Ayurvedic treatments are also practiced here. Please call or visit the website to find out when and where full demonstrations of this unique art are held.

26 km south of Ooty is the Avalanche Lake, named after a titanic avalanche in 1823. The lake is lined with various flowers: orchids, magnolias, rhododendrons... It is one of the best places for trout fishing; you can rent rods. It is also a popular place for locals to picnic and enjoy the surrounding nature. Further away is Mukerti Peak, at an altitude of 2,400 m, which is also part of the Nilgiri Tahr Reserve, created in the most remote part of the mountains.