

allooning
and mountaineering are still not very popular activities in Rajasthan but
are periodically held. The most popular adventures in Rajasthanis are the
safaris. There are innumerable places of great natural beauty in Eastern and
Southern parts of Rajasthan. The hilly terrain in these regions is covered
with dense forests dotted with forbidden forts and castles. The jungles are
also a home to many tribes. Trekking and nature trails in these areas serve
the dual purpose of enjoying nature's gifts, while getting a glimpse of
history. The Western and Shekhawati regions of Rajasthan are extremely
popular ways to appreciate the unique heritage and landscape of Rajasthan
mixed with great fun.
CAMPING, SIMPLE OR STYLE A LA MAHARAJA CAN BE DONE ANYWHERE,
be it over sand dunes, in the wilderness or over the ramparts of lonely
forts. The great makeshift kitchen, barbecue and pulsating folk performances
are ideal to create memories of great days that linger on forever.
ADVENTURE SPORTS- Rajasthan can be considered as a solid
bastion of the royal sport known as Polo. Polo is played riding, most
commonly, a horse but in Rajasthan it is the camel and even elephants.

Jaipur and Bikaner are well-known the world over for their historic
affection to Polo. Tourists can avail of excellent polo facilities in
Jaipur. For golf lovers a very good golf course (18 hotels) is located in
beautiful surroundings at Jaipur.
KITE FLYING is a skill that is in the blood of the people
of Rajasthan and one everyone practices it with unfailing punctuality in
several parts of Rajasthan. The sport is truly a SCENE and now quite a few
events are organized to enable international tourists to participate with
equal enthusiasm. Jaipur and Jodhpur are quite popular for such events.
Several exciting sports such as tug of war is tried in various fairs like
that at Pushkar.