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Sports stay in India between kayaking and horseback riding

India is an exotic destination that will never cease to fascinate the rest of the world. Every year, thousands of tourists rush there to discover the many faces of this beautiful country full of contrasts.

Its sometimes disconcerting poverty, its incredible cultural richness, its spicy gastronomy rich in tastes, its population of legendary kindness, its grandiose natural landscapes, its fauna and flora of rare beauty, its luxury hotels, its monuments historical sites, its tourist attractions and sites, its fascinating history... make it a tourist destination par excellence .

This year, do you want to discover India and its many facets differently? Why not discover the country under the sign of sport? Here are 2 ideas for sports activities to do once there:kayaking and horseback riding.

Kayaking to discover the backwaters

Are you passionate about white water sports? A tailor-made trip to India under the sign of sports activities is the perfect time to indulge your passion.

In addition, like any other physical activity, the practice of kayaking will allow you to keep in shape while traveling in the heart of the most beautiful landscapes of your destination .

Head to South India to discover Kerala and its magnificent landscapes of breathtaking beauty! The kayak remains one of the best ways to navigate in peace and at your own pace to discover the natural riches of the backwaters (a series of brackish water lagoons and lakes along the Arabian Sea).

Enter the heart of a vast network of lagoons of more than 1,000 km. This kayak getaway in the backwaters will make you discover small isolated villages of Kerala as well as the incredible biodiversity of landscape typical of South India.

Horseback riding in the land of the Maharajas

Let’s head to north-west India to discover “the land of kings” (Rajasthan)! Its capital is the beautiful Jaipur. This unprecedented adventure on horseback in the heart of Rajasthan will allow you to live the myth of the thousand and one nights... all in an exotic setting.

The Marwari horse is the object of all attention in India. This is a rare horse breed originating from the Indian region "Mârwar". Your sporting stay in India is therefore the perfect opportunity to ride this beautiful, one-of-a-kind horse. Get ready for a memorable horseback ride on Marwari horses.

Here are some ideas for hikes to do during your next trip to India in the land of the Maharajas:a horseback trek from the Aravalis hills to the salt lake of Sambhar, in the heart of the Thar desert, through the Arawallis Mountains, discovering the "havelis (small palaces or mansions of Rajasthan) in Shekhawati, etc.

Kayaking, hiking, trekking, horseback riding... as well as other traditional Indian disciplines... there is no shortage of sports activities to do for your trip to India! It's up to you to choose the sport that suits you best and don't forget to consult the information for travelers before you leave!

So, are you ready to go?