ThrillOPhilia- Adventure Sports India

How fit you are for a Trekking voyage

Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

Trekking is perceived differently by different people. And with every adventure group the definitions of trekking grades vary. The basics however remain the same which help decide which is which grade.  Before talking about grade it is essential to know why grades exist in the first place. The reason is straightforward. They form an expectation [...]

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Must Dos in India for adventure

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

So you are planning a trip to India and you have no idea what where to start from? And are too many options confusing you?  Here is a list of adventures you must consider doing.
The land of passes is on every trekker’s must-visit list. Ladakh has been providing trekkers, climbers and whit water rafters their [...]

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Depleting tigers-A disappointment for tiger lovers

Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

Shocking Statistics
In the last decade Indian jungles have lost 110 tigers among which 17 were tigresses. The reason is poaching and natural deaths, says government database. RTI Act shows up 14 cases of mortality of tigers this year which includes 4 tigresses and 2 cubs. 6 were victim to poaching out of which 3 were [...]

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Vividness of Indian culture from north to south, from east to west

Posted on 21. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

Indian culture is thousand years old and it reflects harmony and peace. The Indian Culture is an integration of the traditions, dreams and ethnicity of the variety of empires that dictated the country as and when they ruled. India even today has deep imprints of Indus Valley Civilization in terms of culture, the Buddhists, Mughal [...]

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Choosing an adventure destination

Posted on 20. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

Decision on the Adventure Sports destinations need ample time to sort out many things starting from the things to carry to the budget. Tips below can be useful for a proper journey of escapades.

One of the most important things is to know about the destination, because the proper destination makes all the difference. Hiking [...]

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Age no bar for an adventure sports

Posted on 19. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

Each one of us has a desire to do something extreme in our life. When we dream we do not think of what could be the possible barriers. The reality to a great extend does not always match with dreams. But there is one place where age is no criteria. Where you can simple pin [...]

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Prepare yourself for high altitude trekking

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

The joys of Trekking in high latitude cannot be described but neither can the dangers related to be stated in words. Lot of trekkers and even sight seers suffer from high altitude sickness. People can be affected by it at 8000 feet but it doesn’t start showing before 12000 feet. It is not the height [...]

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Wellness holidays or adventure

Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

A perfect break seems to be where there is a perfect blend of all the important aspect of life : Health, Beauty, Vitality and Wellbeing. What can be more tempting than leisure and a mix of nutrition? Perfect ingredients to penetrate one’s body and soul. They are also known as wellness holidays.
According to Experts the definition [...]

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Adventure Tourism in India

Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

Adventure Tourism is an extremely confusing term. The definition of this term varies from person to person, organization to organization. However the nearest definition to what majority would agree is “Outdoor activity involving the natural environment where the outcome perceived by the participants is unknown”.
World history of Adventure Tourism
It is difficult to trace its origin but [...]

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Tips while choosing your travel destination

Posted on 14. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

So you want to plan an adventure holiday and you are not sure where to start? Here are a few tips that will be of help.
Sort out the number of people ready for the trip. Also see who all are ready for the trip; whether it is people of your age or parents/relatives or kids [...]

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Sky Diving – A New Era of Indian Adventure

Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by Prashant.

Skydiving is a very old and most popular sport. It is a diversion from the normal parachuting which was discovered some centuries ago. Basically sky diving is an adventure sport wherein the diver jumps from an aircraft from at least an altitude 1500 m. The participants experience a free fall and they even do different [...]

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