India’s Efforts to Boost Adventure Tourism — India Report

The Indian government is exploring adventure tourism as an avenue of promoting destinations across the country. For instance, earlier this month, the newly appointed minister of tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat went skydiving in Haryana on World Skydiving Day. 

It may or may not have been effective in promoting the sport in India, but he took the opportunity to share that the government was focusing on developing Goa and Madhya Pradesh as skydiving hubs. 

This week, in the Indian Parliament, Shekhawat said that the government is promoting adventure tourism as part of its efforts to promote Indian destinations and has also formulated National Strategies for Adventure Tourism. 

Adventure Tourism in India: While still a lesser explored avenue, adventure tourism in India is gaining significance. 

Adventures in Sky: Bangalore and Himachal Pradesh offer skydiving to enthusiasts.  Adventures on Land: Mountaineering, skiing, rock climbing, bungee jumping, and caving are among the developed adventure tourism activities across the country.  Water Adventures: India has a strong inland water system and a long coast line, allowing for river rafting, canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving, surfing, and river cruises. 

The government is also focusing on Ladak