{"id":509,"date":"2017-09-15T12:34:04","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T12:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/?p=509"},"modified":"2025-03-26T10:36:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:36:51","slug":"adventure-activities-in-rajasthan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/adventure-activities-in-rajasthan\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Top Adventure activities in Rajasthan that you should not miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rajasthan, the land of royal palaces, forts, colorful culture and a plethora of incredible experiences is also a land of adventure. Settled at the brink of the golden Thar Desert, with undulating Aravalis, a handful of lakes and spots blessed with wildlife, Rajasthan has a pretty number of exciting adventures.<\/p>\n<p>Take a break from the marvelous sightseeing, exploring the culture and reveling in the pampering hospitality.<\/p>\n<h2>Try out the top 7 adventure activities in Rajasthan<\/h2>\n<h3>Hot Air Ballooning Ride<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hot-air-balloon-rides.jpg\" alt=\"Hot air balloon ride\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hot-air-balloon-rides.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hot-air-balloon-rides-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flying of in the air, tethered by a hot air balloon is one of the best adventures to try, truly an experience of a lifetime. When it comes to exploring the beautiful landscape of Rajasthan, a hot air balloon ride is one of the best options. Not just adventurous it\u2019s truly romantic. Soar above the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/events-festival\/pushkar-fair.html\" data-abc=\"true\">vibrant Pushkar Festival<\/a><\/strong> and treat yourself to out-of-the-world views. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/jaipur\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Jaipur<\/a><\/strong> offers sunrise and sunset hot air balloon rides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best time to go<\/strong> for <strong>Hot air balloon ride<\/strong> in Rajasthan: <strong>Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Hot Air Balloon Ride in Pushkar<\/h4>\n<p>Witness the masses, camels, and panorama of Pushkar fair from a height of 1,200 feet above ground level. Fly over the dunes, holy lakes, temples, and architectural wonders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Whole experience &#8211; <strong>3 hours<\/strong>, <strong>air time &#8211; 1 hour<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Capacity<\/strong>: 4-8 persons<\/p>\n<p><strong>Balloon flight timings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sep &#8211; Nov:<\/strong> 6.15 am- 4.30 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dec-March:<\/strong> 6.45 am &#8211; 3.30 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>April &#8211; June:<\/strong> 5.45 am only<\/p>\n<h4>Hot Air Balloon Ride in Jaipur<\/h4>\n<p>Ride this hot air balloon in Jaipur and see the majestic palaces, pink walls, and waterside hotels. Shiv Vilas, Delhi-Jaipur Road, Amer Fort are some other places you will see in this ride.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Approx. <strong>60 minutes<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 4-8 persons<br \/>\n<strong>Balloon flight timings:<\/strong> <strong>2 hours before sunrise and 2 hours before sunset<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Hot Air Balloon Safari In Ranthambore<\/h4>\n<p>Go beyond jeep safaris and explore the blue skies of Ranthambore from a height of 2000-4000 feet above the ground level. The national parks, colorful villages, golden sands, and beautiful hills are some of the places to witness during a hot air balloon ride in Ranthambore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Approx. <strong>45-60 minutes<\/strong> in the air. The entire activity takes around 4-5 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 20 seats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Balloon flight timings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sep &#8211; Nov:<\/strong> 6.15 am- 4 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dec &#8211; March:<\/strong> 6.45 am &#8211; 3.30 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>April &#8211; June:<\/strong> 5.45 am<\/p>\n<h3>Camping<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/camping.jpg\" alt=\"Camping in Sand dunes\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/camping.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/camping-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Camping in Rajasthan is amazing. Imagine the fun you could have spending the night a tented accommodation under the sky full of stars. Relive your Arabian tale as you try camping in the desert state. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/jaisalmer\/things-to-do\/sam-sand-dunes-jaisalmer.html\" data-abc=\"true\">Sam sand dunes in Jaisalmer<\/a><\/strong>, Pushkar, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/bikaner\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Bikaner<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/samode\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Samode<\/a><\/strong>, and Osian are the most popular of camping areas in the desert state.<\/p>\n<p>Desert camps in Rajasthan are set amidst the fascinating sand dunes and under the starlit skies, are something you must try once in life. Offering comfy beddings, luxury amenities and the finest Rajasthani cuisines, these accommodations are an extraordinary experience. Even better is, that there is live entertainment for guests. Folk performers croon their haunting melodies which skilled dances and acrobats show off their talents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camping in Blue City &#8211; Jodhpur<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 2 days and 1 night<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camping at Sand Dunes &#8211; Jaipur<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 3 days and 2 nights<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adventure Desert Camping &#8211; Pushkar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 2 days and 1 night<\/p>\n<p><strong>Night Camping in Golden City &#8211; Jaisalmer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 3 days and 2 nights<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camping at Salt Lake &#8211; Sambhar Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 2 days and 1 night<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desert Camping at the City of Lakes &#8211; Udaipur<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 3 days and 2 nights<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camping in the Camel Country &#8211; Bikaner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 3 days and 2 nights<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camping in Mount Abu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 3 days and 2 nights<\/p>\n<p><strong>Night Camping &#8211; Ranthambore National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 2 days and 1 night<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/best-camping-sites-in-india\/\" data-abc=\"true\">10 Best Camping Sites In India<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Desert and Camel Safari<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/desert-and-camel-safari.jpg\" alt=\"Camel Safari in Jaisalmer\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/desert-and-camel-safari.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/desert-and-camel-safari-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Thar Desert is the untitled crown of Rajasthan, therefore the most popular adventure in the area is desert safari. Camels, the ship of the desert are the only beasts who can navigate and survive the tough desert conditions. Camel safaris are exciting at you get to sit atop the loving beast and navigate the golden sand dunes. The desert safari tours range from few hours to a couple of weeks. Enjoy the ocean of sand dunes and through rural villages and revealing the spectacular sunset sights.<\/p>\n<p>Desert safaris in Rajasthan are popular in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer, Osian, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/jodhpur\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Jodhpur<\/a><\/strong>, Bikaner and Pushkar.<\/p>\n<h3>Wildlife Safari<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wildlife-safari.jpg\" alt=\"Ranthambore National Park,\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wildlife-safari.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wildlife-safari-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apart from safaris to the desert, the desert state offers exhilarating wildlife in India. It has lush pockets of green which are inhabited by wildlife of all kinds. From birds of all kinds, wild ass to roaring Tigers, a plethora of species from the animal world inhabit the wildlife sanctuaries. Formerly the hunting grounds of royalty, these parks are now thriving with wilderness and the excitement to explore it all.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/wildlife\/bharatpur.html\" data-abc=\"true\">Bharatpur National Park <\/a><\/strong>in the marshlands of Rajasthan is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, a haven of migratory birds. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/wildlife\/ranthambore.html\" data-abc=\"true\">Ranthambore National Park<\/a><\/strong>, Wild Ass Sanctuary, Nahargarh Forests, Jhalana Leopard Reserve, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/wildlife\/sariskapark.html\" data-abc=\"true\">Sariska National Park,<\/a><\/strong> etc. are some of the most popular names for the adventure sport in Rajasthan. Enjoy wildlife safari with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/golden-triangle-tour-with-ranthambore.html\" data-abc=\"true\">this package<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/jungle-safari-in-india\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Where to go for Jungle Safari in India<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Paragliding<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/paragliding.jpg\" alt=\"Paragliding in Rajasthan\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/paragliding.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/paragliding-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flying like a bird is a dream for many and this dream can be fulfilled with paragliding. It can be enjoyed by almost anyone but with a trained expertise. Paragliding in Rajasthan is getting popular among more and more adventure enthusiasts. There are organizers offering the sport in Jaipur, Jodhpur, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/jaisalmer\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Jaisalmer<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/pushkar\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Pushkar<\/a><\/strong>. You can fly over the hills of Mount Abu, colorful cities, majestic forts and the golden Thar Desert.<\/p>\n<h3>Watersports<\/h3>\n<p>Rajasthan and water sports do not go hand in hand but you will be surprised to know that Rajasthan does have water activities for you to enjoy. Several cities in Rajasthan have a fair share of water in the form of lakes where you can indulge in boating, gliding, and rafting. It will offer you a great time on your next adventure tour to Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Water-Sports-in-Rajasthan.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy Water Sports in Rajasthan\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Water-Sports-in-Rajasthan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Water-Sports-in-Rajasthan-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Water-Sports-in-Rajasthan-768x396.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Water-sports places in Rajasthan:<\/strong> Ramgarh Lake near Jaipur, Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur, rafting in the Gomati River, Siliserh Lake in Alwar.<\/p>\n<h3>Trekking<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-518 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/trekking.jpg\" alt=\"trekking in mount abu\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/trekking.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/trekking-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trekking is one of the secret yet quite exciting adventure <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/rajasthan\/\" data-abc=\"true\">activities in Rajasthan<\/a><\/strong>. The Aravalis in the state offer quite amazing trails. Also, most of the forts are set atop hills, which makes trekking to the indomitable forts all the more exhilarating. On the hill forts trekking trails you can combine adventure with history and incredible sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p>Walk through lush green environs, getting to the very top of the fabulous vantage points. Enjoy the view of spots of green, beautiful lakes, etc. In <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/rajasthan\/things-to-do\/mount-abu.html\" data-abc=\"true\">Mount Abu<\/a><\/strong> you can trek to the stunning Dilwara Jain temples.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/most-popular-treks-in-india\/\" data-abc=\"true\">10 Most Popular Treks In India<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/india-tour-packages\/rajasthan\/\" data-abc=\"true\">plan a trip to Rajasthan with our well customized tour packages<\/a><\/strong> and enjoy a vacation of amazing experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Post<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-rajasthan\/\">Places to visit in Rajasthan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-royal-state-rajasthan\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Top 10 Reasons to Visit Royal State Rajasthan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 4305px; left: 20px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 238px; left: 20px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 4305px; left: 20px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 238px; left: 20px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3528,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15,13,12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/509"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=509"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6429,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/509\/revisions\/6429"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}