{"id":1790,"date":"2017-12-26T05:57:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T05:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2026-04-21T04:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:59:43","slug":"india-with-kids-extreme-activities-for-crazy-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/india-with-kids-extreme-activities-for-crazy-families\/","title":{"rendered":"India with Kids: Crazy Activities for Crazy Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.in-article { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; color: #222; }<br \/>.in-hero { background: #7B1E00; border-radius: 12px; padding: 2.5rem 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }<br \/>.in-hero-sub { font-size: 13px; color: #FFBB80; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }<br \/>.in-hero h1 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #FFF5EE; margin: 0 0 1rem; line-height: 1.35; }<br \/>.in-badges { display: flex; 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font-weight: 700; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; }<br \/>@media(max-width:600px){<br \/>  .in-hero{padding:1.75rem 1.25rem;}<br \/>  .in-hero h1{font-size:22px;}<br \/>  .in-h2{font-size:20px;}<br \/>  .in-more{padding:1.25rem;}<br \/>  .in-boxout{flex-direction:column; gap:0.5rem;}<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<div class=\"in-article\">\n<p><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-hero\">\n<p class=\"in-hero-sub\">Updated for 2026 \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 From the Ganges to the Himalayas<\/p>\n<h1>India with Kids: 7 Crazy Activities for Thrill-Seeking Families<\/h1>\n<div class=\"in-badges\"><span class=\"in-badge\">Ages 8+<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-badge\">North India focus<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-badge\">Himalayas + rivers + desert<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-badge\">Tested with real kids \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- INTRO --><\/p>\n<p class=\"in-intro\">India and extreme activities go together like a good curry and raita. The mighty Himalayas, six major rivers, vast stretches of high-altitude desert, and the sheer dramatic scale of the subcontinent make India one of the most adventure-packed destinations on earth \u2014 and there is absolutely no need to leave the thrills behind just because you have children along. We&#8217;ve been coming to India with our kids since they were small, from the foothills of Manali to the monasteries of Spiti and the cold deserts of Ladakh. These are the activities we&#8217;ve done, seen, and recommend.<\/p>\n<p><!-- TOC --><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-toc\">\n<p class=\"in-toc-title\">In this guide<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#rafting\">White water rafting &amp; cliff jumping \u2014 Rishikesh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#zipline\">South Asia&#8217;s longest zipline \u2014 Flying Fox, Kikar Lodge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#canyoning\">Canyoning in Manali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#balloon\">Hot air ballooning over Rajasthan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#spiti\">Trekking in Spiti Valley \u2014 the Himalayas most families never see<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ladakh\">Cycling &amp; trekking in Ladakh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#flyboard\">Flyboarding in Goa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"in-body\">India rewards families who push past the obvious. The Taj Mahal is extraordinary \u2014 go. But the India that stays with your children for the rest of their lives is the one with cold river water rushing past their ears at 4am, or a horizon that is entirely made of mountains at 4,000 meters, or the strange silence of a Spiti village that has been there for a thousand years. That India is available to almost any family willing to go looking for it.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ACTIVITY 1 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rafting\" class=\"in-h2\">1. White Water Rafting &amp; Cliff Jumping \u2014 Rishikesh <span class=\"in-tag in-tag-updated\">Updated 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\">Rishikesh sits in a sheltered curve of the Ganges, where the river emerges from the Himalayan foothills cold, clear, and fast. It is India&#8217;s undisputed adventure capital \u2014 and the white water here is genuinely world-class, ranging from gentle Class I stretches perfect for younger children to the thundering Class IV rapids of the Shivpuri section that will terrify adults in the best possible way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"in-body\">The typical family package is a 16-kilometer rafting run from Shivpuri to Rishikesh, taking 2\u20133 hours, with cliff jumping stops built into the route. The cliffs range from 10 to 30 feet \u2014 jumpers start at the lower ledges and build height as confidence grows. The water below is deep and clear. The guides are experienced. The rush of the jump \u2014 that moment of commitment before you leave the rock \u2014 is one of the most purely exhilarating experiences available anywhere in adventure travel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-personal\">Rishikesh was where one of my most cautious children jumped off a 25-foot cliff into the Ganges. She had been watching others do it for twenty minutes, creeping closer to the edge and retreating. And then she just went. Came up screaming. Climbed back up immediately to do it again. That was the day I stopped worrying about her.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-info-row\"><span class=\"in-pill\">Minimum age: <strong>12 for rafting, 14 for higher cliffs<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Duration: <strong>2\u20133 hours<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Price: <strong>~\u20b9600\u20131,200\/person (2026)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best season: <strong>Oct\u2013Nov, Feb\u2013May<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"in-why\"><span class=\"in-why-label\">Why do it<\/span><br \/>\nThe rafting and cliff jumping are almost always combined in a single half-day experience \u2014 you raft to the cliff site, jump, then raft on to town. The value for money is extraordinary by any global standard. Rishikesh itself is worth 2\u20133 days for any family: the ghats at dusk, the evening Ganga aarti ceremony, and the extraordinary food scene make it one of the most compelling towns in North India.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-tip\"><span class=\"in-tip-label\">Practical tip 2026<\/span><br \/>\nBook through established operators with safety records \u2014 ask specifically about guide certifications and equipment age. Avoid operators who offer dramatically lower prices than the going rate. The Ganges is holy water, which also means it receives offerings \u2014 check current water quality advisories during monsoon season (June\u2013September) when the river is at its most turbulent and least clean.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-affiliate\">\n<p><span class=\"in-affiliate-label\">Book Rishikesh rafting:<\/span> GetYourGuide and Viator both have Rishikesh rafting packages with verified operators and flexible cancellation.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2192 [\u05d4\u05db\u05e0\u05e1 \u05db\u05d0\u05df GetYourGuide affiliate link \u05dc\u05e8\u05e4\u05d8\u05d9\u05e0\u05d2 \u05d1\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05e9\u05d9\u05e7\u05e9]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BOXOUT: Pushkar Camel Fair --><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-boxout\">\n<p><span class=\"in-boxout-icon\">\ud83d\udc2a<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"in-boxout-label\">Time Your Rajasthan Visit for the Pushkar Camel Fair<\/span><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re in Rajasthan in November, the Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the great spectacles of India \u2014 thousands of camels, horses, and livestock descend on the desert town of Pushkar for the world&#8217;s largest camel fair. The atmosphere is extraordinary: dust, color, music, traders from across Rajasthan, and a fairground energy unlike anything else. The fair typically runs for 5 days around the full moon in November (Kartik Purnima). Families who time a hot air balloon ride over Rajasthan to coincide with the fair from above will have one of the most memorable views in all of travel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ACTIVITY 2 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"zipline\" class=\"in-h2\">2. South Asia&#8217;s Longest Zipline \u2014 Flying Fox, Kikar Lodge <span class=\"in-tag in-tag-updated\">Updated 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\">In the Shivalik Hills of Punjab, about 90 minutes from Chandigarh, the Flying Fox at Kikar Lodge runs five ziplines totaling 1.4 kilometers of flight above forested valleys and jungle canopy. It is the longest zipline tour in South Asia, operated to the international EN15567 safety standard and inspected annually. The longest individual wire sends you soaring over two valleys \u2014 the ground drops away completely and for a few seconds it is genuinely, wonderfully terrifying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"in-body\">The experience takes approximately 1.5 hours including a 20-minute practice session on low-lying wires before the main event. Children need to be at least 1.4 meters tall to participate. Adults accompany children under 14. The lodge itself \u2014 set in 1,800 acres of private forest reserve \u2014 is a worthwhile destination in its own right, with paintball, quad biking, night safaris, and bird watching among its other activities. This makes it an easy addition to any Punjab or Rajasthan itinerary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-info-row\"><span class=\"in-pill\">Location: <strong>Nurpur Bedi, Punjab<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Min. height: <strong>1.4 meters<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Duration: <strong>1.5 hours<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Distance from Chandigarh: <strong>~90 min<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"in-tip\"><span class=\"in-tip-label\">Tip<\/span><br \/>\nAn early morning zipline run \u2014 before the heat of the day \u2014 is particularly spectacular, when the mist sits in the valleys below you. The lodge also offers night zipping on request. Book activity time slots on arrival rather than in advance; walk-in bookings are usually possible midweek.<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ACTIVITY 3 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canyoning\" class=\"in-h2\">3. Canyoning in Manali<\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\">Manali is one of those places that gets into you. The town itself is overrun with tourists in peak season, but 20 minutes in any direction and you&#8217;re in a different world \u2014 high valleys, pine forests, waterfalls crashing down through gorges, and the permanent backdrop of the Himalayan snow line. This is the setting for canyoning in India: climbing, jumping, abseiling, and swimming down sheer rock faces, crashing waterfalls, and natural rock pools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"in-body\">Canyoning is technically demanding but surprisingly accessible \u2014 the techniques are straightforward to learn, and experienced guides adjust the route&#8217;s difficulty to match their group. Physically fit participants from around 14 years old can manage the standard Manali canyoning routes. Younger children can join the easier entry-level sections with appropriate operators.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-personal\">We&#8217;ve spent weeks in the Manali and Vashisht area over the years \u2014 it&#8217;s one of those places that doesn&#8217;t exhaust itself. The canyoning above the town is genuinely wild. You&#8217;re in gorges that feel genuinely remote, with no noise except the water and the guides&#8217; instructions. Children who are hesitant about the abseiling sections tend to have the most profound experience when they get down.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-info-row\"><span class=\"in-pill\">Best age: <strong>14+ for full routes, 10+ for easier sections<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Duration: <strong>Full day<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best operator: <strong>Himalayan Trails, Manali<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best season: <strong>May\u2013June, Sept\u2013Oct<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"in-tip\"><span class=\"in-tip-label\">Manali base camp tip<\/span><br \/>\nStay in Vashisht village rather than Manali town \u2014 it&#8217;s quieter, more authentic, and puts you above the tourist chaos. The hot springs in Vashisht are excellent for recovery after a canyoning day. Manali is also the gateway to the Rohtang Pass and the road to Spiti \u2014 combine it with Activity 5 below for one of the great Himalayan road journeys.<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ACTIVITY 4 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"balloon\" class=\"in-h2\">4. Hot Air Ballooning over Rajasthan<\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\">This is the one activity on this list that every member of the family can do regardless of age, fitness, or appetite for physical challenge. A hot air balloon at dawn over Rajasthan \u2014 watching the sun rise over forts, temples, and desert \u2014 is one of the most visually extraordinary experiences available anywhere in India, and one that children and grandparents can share equally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"in-body\">The balloon rises gently at first light, when the desert air is cool and still, and within minutes you&#8217;re looking down at a landscape that seems to belong to another century. Camels move along tracks between villages. Forts rise from hilltops. The desert changes color as the sun comes up. Children who were skeptical about getting into a wicker basket 1,000 feet above the ground tend to be completely silent with wonder for most of the flight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-info-row\"><span class=\"in-pill\">Best location: <strong>Pushkar, Jaipur, or Jaisalmer<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Duration: <strong>45\u201360 minutes flight<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Price: <strong>~$80\u2013120\/person (2026)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best season: <strong>Oct\u2013Feb<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"in-why\"><span class=\"in-why-label\">Why Pushkar specifically<\/span><br \/>\nPushkar is one of the most beautiful and spiritually atmospheric towns in Rajasthan \u2014 a sacred lake surrounded by ghats, 52 bathing steps, and hundreds of temples. The town is entirely vegetarian and alcohol-free, which makes it remarkably calm for India. A dawn balloon flight over Pushkar, followed by breakfast on the lake, is one of the finest mornings possible on a Rajasthan itinerary.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-affiliate\">\n<p><span class=\"in-affiliate-label\">Book Rajasthan ballooning:<\/span> SkyWaltz (skywaltz.com) is the longest-established balloon operator in Rajasthan with a strong safety record. Also available through Viator and GetYourGuide.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2192 [\u05d4\u05db\u05e0\u05e1 \u05db\u05d0\u05df Viator affiliate link \u05dc\u05d1\u05dc\u05d5\u05df \u05d0\u05d5\u05d5\u05d9\u05e8 \u05d7\u05dd \u05e8\u05d0\u05d2&#8217;\u05e1\u05d8\u05d0\u05df]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ACTIVITY 5 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spiti\" class=\"in-h2\">5. Trekking in Spiti Valley \u2014 The Himalayas Most Families Never See <span class=\"in-tag in-tag-new\">New<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\">Most families who go to India don&#8217;t go to Spiti. Most families who travel in the Himalayas go to Nepal or Ladakh. Spiti sits between them \u2014 a cold desert valley at 3,800\u20134,000 meters, surrounded by mountains that look like the surface of the moon, dotted with monasteries that have clung to cliffsides for a thousand years. It is one of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth, and it is almost entirely empty of tourists compared to what it deserves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"in-body\">The adventure activities in Spiti are not thrill rides \u2014 they are immersions. Trekking between the ancient villages of Langza, Hikkim, Komic, and Demul takes you through landscapes of such severity and beauty that children tend to go quiet in a way that no theme park ever manages. <strong>Hikkim<\/strong> has the world&#8217;s highest post office, at 4,400 meters \u2014 your children can post a letter home from the top of the world. The Key Monastery above Kaza is one of the finest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries outside Tibet. Chandratal Lake \u2014 the Moon Lake \u2014 at 4,250 meters is a turquoise jewel surrounded by scree and snow that seems entirely implausible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-personal\">The road to Spiti from Manali goes over the Rohtang Pass and then into a valley that doesn&#8217;t look real. We drove it with the kids when they were still young \u2014 I wasn&#8217;t sure they&#8217;d understand what they were seeing. But they understood. You don&#8217;t need to explain Spiti. It explains itself. We stayed in homestays with local families, slept under skies with more stars than I&#8217;ve seen anywhere, and ate dal bhat cooked on wood fires. That trip changed all of us.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-info-row\"><span class=\"in-pill\">Base: <strong>Kaza<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best age: <strong>8+ for day treks, 12+ for overnight routes<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best season: <strong>June\u2013September (road open)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Altitude: <strong>3,800\u20134,500m<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"in-tip\"><span class=\"in-tip-label\">Altitude acclimatization \u2014 essential<\/span><br \/>\nSpiti is high enough that altitude sickness is a genuine concern, especially for children. Acclimatize properly \u2014 spend 1\u20132 nights in Manali (2,050m) before driving to Kaza (3,800m). Ascend slowly. Watch children carefully for headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue. Descend immediately if symptoms are serious. The drive from Manali to Kaza takes 1\u20132 days and is itself one of the great mountain road journeys \u2014 the altitude gain is gradual enough to acclimatize safely if you don&#8217;t rush.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-tip\"><span class=\"in-tip-label\">Homestays in Spiti<\/span><br \/>\nStay in homestays rather than guesthouses wherever possible \u2014 the local families of Spiti are among the warmest hosts in India, and the food (dal, rice, Tibetan butter tea, momos) is excellent. Spiti Holiday Adventure and local guides in Kaza can arrange trekking, jeep safaris to remote villages, and overnight camping. Mobile signal is limited; download offline maps before you arrive.<\/div>\n<p><!-- BOXOUT: Spiti Road --><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-boxout\">\n<p><span class=\"in-boxout-icon\">\ud83c\udfd4<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"in-boxout-label\">The Spiti\u2013Kinnaur Circuit \u2014 One of the Great Mountain Roads<\/span><br \/>\nThe road from Shimla through Kinnaur to Spiti \u2014 the Hindustan-Tibet Highway \u2014 is one of the most dramatic drives on earth: a two-lane road carved into cliff faces above the Sutlej River, passing apple orchards, ancient forts, and Tibetan villages before ascending into the cold desert of Spiti. It takes 2\u20133 days each direction and requires a protected area permit for Kinnaur. Families who drive it rather than flying into the nearest airport will experience India in a way that almost no tourist ever does. The permit is easy to obtain in Shimla. The memory is permanent.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ACTIVITY 6 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ladakh\" class=\"in-h2\">6. Cycling &amp; Trekking in Ladakh <span class=\"in-tag in-tag-new\">New<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\">Ladakh sits at the roof of the world \u2014 a high-altitude desert kingdom between the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges, governed for centuries by Buddhist monks and now one of India&#8217;s most compelling destinations. Leh, the capital, sits at 3,500 meters. The Khardung La road pass \u2014 one of the highest motorable roads on earth at 5,359 meters \u2014 connects it to the Nubra Valley beyond. The Zanskar River freezes solid in winter, creating the famous Chadar Trek, one of the most extraordinary winter journeys on earth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"in-body\">For families, Ladakh offers adventure at multiple levels. Day hikes from Leh to the surrounding villages and monasteries are manageable for children from age 8 with proper acclimatization. Mountain biking from Leh on the Nubra Valley road is one of the great cycling experiences in Asia \u2014 high, cold, extraordinarily beautiful. Multi-day treks in the Markha Valley offer families with fit, older children a genuinely remote Himalayan experience. The monasteries of Thiksey, Hemis, and Diskit are accessible to any age and rank among the finest in the Buddhist world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-personal\">Ladakh is not an easy destination \u2014 the altitude demands respect, and the logistics require planning. But families who make the effort find something that is genuinely rare in 2026: a place that still feels remote, where the landscape is so enormous that it puts everything else in perspective. My kids called it &#8220;the place where the sky was too big.&#8221; I haven&#8217;t found a better description.<\/div>\n<div class=\"in-info-row\"><span class=\"in-pill\">Fly into: <strong>Leh (LEH) \u2014 direct flights from Delhi<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best age: <strong>8+ for day hikes, 12+ for treks<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Best season: <strong>June\u2013September<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Acclimatize: <strong>Minimum 2 full rest days in Leh before activity<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"in-warning\"><span class=\"in-warning-label\">\u26a0\ufe0f Altitude \u2014 non-negotiable<\/span><br \/>\nLeh airport is at 3,256 meters. Flying directly from sea level to this altitude and immediately doing physical activity is genuinely dangerous \u2014 altitude sickness can be severe and rapid. Spend a minimum of 2 full days resting in Leh before any significant hiking. Drink water constantly. Watch children carefully. Diamox can help but consult a doctor before traveling with it. Descend immediately to a lower altitude if anyone shows serious symptoms.<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ACTIVITY 7 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"flyboard\" class=\"in-h2\">7. Flyboarding in Goa<\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\">For the family member who needs to feel like a Marvel superhero: at several beaches in Goa, a flyboard attaches to a jet ski&#8217;s water output and sends riders shooting up to six meters above the sea surface on a column of water. You look absurd. You feel incredible. Children watching from the beach tend to alternate between laughing and demanding their turn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"in-body\">Flyboarding is strictly for older teens and adults \u2014 the balance required and the physical demand make it unsuitable for younger children. But for families with teenagers, it&#8217;s one of the most memorable activities available on the Indian coastline. It doesn&#8217;t take long to master the basic hover, and the guides are patient with first-timers. The longer you can stay up, the more ridiculous and wonderful it becomes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-info-row\"><span class=\"in-pill\">Best beach: <strong>Baga, Calangute, or Candolim<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Minimum age: <strong>16+ (varies by operator)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Duration: <strong>20\u201330 minutes session<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"in-pill\">Price: <strong>~\u20b92,500\u20134,000\/session (2026)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"in-tip\"><span class=\"in-tip-label\">Goa with kids \u2014 honest note<\/span><br \/>\nGoa divides families. The beach-party reputation of North Goa is real and can feel overwhelming with children. South Goa \u2014 Palolem, Agonda, Patnem \u2014 is quieter, more family-appropriate, and genuinely beautiful. The water sports are concentrated in North Goa; factor in a day trip from the south rather than basing yourself in the middle of the action if you have younger children.<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- MORE TO EXPLORE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-more\">\n<h2 class=\"in-more-title\">India&#8217;s Adventures Don&#8217;t Stop Here<\/h2>\n<p class=\"in-body\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">Seven activities barely scratches the surface. India is too enormous and too varied for any single list. Here are more worth knowing about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"in-more-list\">\n<li><strong>Skiing in Auli, Uttarakhand<\/strong> \u2014 India&#8217;s best ski resort, with slopes at 2,500\u20133,050 meters and a gondola that offers views of Nanda Devi, the second-highest peak in India. Season runs January\u2013March. Largely unknown to Western skiers \u2014 almost no queues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jungle safaris in Ranthambhore or Kanha<\/strong> \u2014 India&#8217;s tiger reserves offer some of the best wild tiger sightings on earth. Ranthambhore in Rajasthan is easier to combine with a Jaipur\u2013Pushkar itinerary; Kanha in Madhya Pradesh is more remote and arguably more rewarding. Both have jeep safaris suitable for children from age 6.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea kayaking in the Andaman Islands<\/strong> \u2014 The Andamans are India&#8217;s least visited spectacular destination: remote islands in the Bay of Bengal with pristine coral reefs, dense jungle, and crystal-clear water. Sea kayaking between the islands is extraordinary, and the snorkeling rivals anywhere in Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paragliding in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh<\/strong> \u2014 One of the best paragliding sites in Asia, at 2,400 meters with tandem flights over pine forests and Himalayan valleys. More consistent conditions and better scenery than the more famous Manali site. Suitable for ages 8+ for tandem flights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camel trekking in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan<\/strong> \u2014 A night in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer or Sam, sleeping under what may be the most star-filled sky your family has ever seen, is one of those experiences that requires no adrenaline to be unforgettable. Children love it entirely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"in-body\" style=\"margin-top: 1.25rem; font-style: italic;\">More dedicated posts on Spiti, Ladakh, and Rajasthan with families are in progress \u2014 subscribe below to be notified.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"in-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-cta\">\n<h3>Planning India with your family?<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ve been traveling India with kids for years \u2014 from the Ganges to the Himalayan cold desert. Questions welcome in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/english\/consult-with-me\/\">Book a consultation with me \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and extreme sports go together like a good curry and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raita. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the mighty Himalayas counting among its seven mountain ranges, India is also home to six major rivers and vast swaths of jungle. This diverse and dramatic topography makes India prime territory for a an <strong>adrenaline-pumping excursion<\/strong> or two, and there\u2019s no need to leave the thrills and spills by the wayside just because you\u2019ve got the kids along. These heart-racing activities will guarantee major kudos with the kids, whether they can take part themselves or cheer you on from the sidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Cliff Jumping in Rishikesh<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who\u00a0doesn\u2019t want to fling themselves of a <strong>30-foot-high<\/strong> rocky cliff edge for fun? Suitable for pretty much anybody aged 12 and over (vertigo sufferers, non-swimmers or anybody with an extreme fear of heights need not apply), this heart-racing experience draws hordes of thrillseekers to the Himalayan town of <a href=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/rishikesh-india-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rishikesh<\/a>, which sits in a sheltered bay on the banks of the River Ganges. This is not a DIY activity&#8211;the right gear and preparation are vital to making this disaster-free. Tour operators such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.riverraftingrishikesh.com\/cliff-jumping.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Rafting Rishikesh<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will make sure everything goes smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>You got this:<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It might sound terrifying, but it\u2019s hard to beat the thrill of jumping off a sheer rock face into the ultra-refreshing waters of the <strong>Ganges<\/strong>. The jumps are usually\u00a0enjoyed as part of a rafting trip, and jumpers can start off low and build up their height as they build courage. The rush gets faster and more intense the higher you go!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Be Snake Savvy: Would-be adventurers in India should be on their guard for snakes &#8211; there are some 270 species in India, around 60 of which are highly venomous. The beautiful King Cobra is the world\u2019s largest venomous snake, while the Indian Python and Saw-Scaled Viper are other slithering beasts you definitely don\u2019t want to bump into. \u00a0Snake lovers can see the beasts in relative safety at <\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naga_Panchami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nag Panchami<\/a>, the\u00a0<\/b><b>Hindu snake festival held each year to honor the beautiful, but deadly creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Flyboarding in Goa<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could spend your time in Goa getting some down time on the beach, or you could spend it shooting straight out of the water like a Marvel superhero. Goa is India\u2019s biggest water sports destination, and the latest trend among thrill-seekers at <strong>Baina Beach<\/strong> is <strong>Flyboarding<\/strong>,\u00a0where a\u00a0board is attached to a jet ski and sent soaring into the air by a powerful stream of water. It looks incredible and, while this is strictly for older teens and adults, the little ones are going to be agog at the grownups\u2019 <strong>new-found superpowers<\/strong>. It doesn\u2019t take long to master the moves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantiswatersports.com\/flyboarding-in-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantis Watersports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will soon have you up in the air), although you\u2019ll need to be a reasonably strong swimmer, and leave your sense of fear at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Down a Notch:\u00a0<\/em>If Flyboarding is a step too far, families in Goa might want to start with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seawatersports.com\/activities\/knee-boarding.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kneeboarding<\/a>. It\u00a0requires\u00a0less balance than waterskiing and wakeboarding, so it\u2019s a good option for members of the family looking to build confidence in the water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Take South Asia\u2019s Longest Zip Tour<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheeeeee! Families in northern India can soar over the jungle canopy on South Asia\u2019s longest zipline tour: a two-hour <strong>Flying Fox aerial adventure<\/strong> that will thrill anybody with a\u00a0love of heights and a penchant for good views. It\u2019s worth making the 80-kilometer trip from Chandigarh to reach <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thekikarlodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kikar Lodge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in Nurpur Bedi, to fly above the forest and valleys on <strong>five ziplines<\/strong>\u00a0with jungle canopy walks in between. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If any members of the family are fearful fliers, not to worry! You can distract them with the lodge\u2019s other adventures,\u00a0like\u00a0<strong>paintballing<\/strong> and<strong> night safaris.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\u26f7 Boxout: Shiny Happy People<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The city of Chandigarh, capital of the states of both Punjab and Haryana, was voted the happiest in India in 2017. With low crime levels and high per capita income, its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a pleasant place for families to take a stroll.<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Canyoning in Manali<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canyoning is like several adrenaline-pumping activities rolled into one, and there\u2019s no better place to practice it than the high altitude Himalayan resort town of <a href=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/india-with-kids-vashisht-manali-area-north-india-our-personal-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manali<\/a>. Canyoners will <strong>climb, jump, abseil, scramble and swim<\/strong> down sheer rock faces, crashing waterfalls and rock pools. Although it looks challenging, it\u2019s surprisingly easy to master the techniques, and is suitable for physically fit people from the age of around 14 and up. Don\u2019t attempt to go it alone though! Operators such as <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/himalayan-trails.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himalayan Trails <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will make sure all the safety measures are in place before you set off on your adventures. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Hot Air Ballooning in Rajasthan<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one adventure that\u2019s <strong>open to every member of the family<\/strong>\u00a0regardless of age, fitness level or fondness for exhausting physical activity. It might seem like a soft option, but <strong>soaring high into the air<\/strong> over mountains and villages is definitely going to get the blood pumping. At around $260 USD per person with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skywaltz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkyWaltz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the price might also send your pulse racing, but getting a bird\u2019s eye view of the landscape, fortresses and palaces is pretty incredible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Inside Info:<\/em>\u00a0Families are in for a treat if they take their flight during November\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pushkarcamelfair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pushkar Camel Fair<\/a>, when thousands of camels, horses and cattle head to Rajasthan in one of India\u2019s longest-established and most colorful festivals.<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/shopping-with-kids-in-southeast-asia-recommended-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pushkar<\/a>\u00a0is also one of the top\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/shopping-with-kids-in-southeast-asia-recommended-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping destinations in Asia<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><em>Need more ideas regarding how to travel on a budget with your family? Check out my eBook available for download on Amazon\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0721H8M9Z\">here<\/a>!<\/em><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated for 2026 \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 From the Ganges to the Himalayas India with Kids: 7 Crazy Activities for Thrill-Seeking Families Ages 8+ North India focus Himalayas + rivers + desert Tested with real kids \ud83d\ude42 India and extreme activities go together like a good curry and raita. 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