Rajasthan sports a thriving sporting culture. The sports of Rajasthan include both the traditional games that were enjoyed by the Maharajas and also some new sports played by today's youths. The tourists visiting Rajasthan have not only the royal palaces and forts to see but can also indulge in the royal games.
Different adventure sports which are played in Rajasthan include:
Ballooning
Polo
Gliding
Trekking
Cycling
Water sports
Golf
Rallies
Desert safari
The waving sand dunes of Rajasthan provide the perfect setting for ballooning. The tourists can travel short distances between the towns and historic resorts in the hot air balloons. It is a wonderful experience to travel in such balloons, specially over the colourful fairs in Nagaur, Beneshwar or Pushkar.
Gliding in Rajasthan is also a fascinating option. The open countryside in Rajasthan also offers remarkable opportunities for gliding. It can be organized in several cities with the runways and strips, after taking the permission from the civil aviation authorities. The cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Kota and Udaipur are ideal for arranging gliding sessions.
The hilly areas of Rajasthan offer great opportunities for trekking. The area around Mount Abu, the Mewar belt covering the ambit of Udaipur-Chittaur-Kumbhalgarh, and the Sariska-Alwar-Amber belt is ideal for trekking. The best season for trekking is winter.
Rajasthan contains many large lakes that make the development of water sports a very exciting leisure option. However, the water sports in Rajasthan are not popular yet, though Rajasthan offers many opportunities for them. Jamua Ramgarh, located on the outskirts of Jaipur, hosted the water games held in the prestigious Asian Games in 1982. You can have boating opportunities at various lakes in Rajasthan such as the lakes in Udaipur, and Siliserh Lake near Alwar.
Cycling is the most common mode of transportation in Rajasthan. It is also one of the favourite sports of Rajasthan. The bicycles can be hired anywhere in Rajasthan. The car rally is another popular sport of Rajasthan. The state has a huge network of roads that connects small towns and villages. The Jaipur Vintage Car Rally is an annual event, which draws lots of enthusiasm from the rallyists.
The origin of Polo is in India. It was adopted by Rajasthan's princely kingdoms. This sport has garnered immense popularity in the social circuit. Various popular types of polo are the horse polo, camel polo, elephant polo and bicycle polo.
The tourists can also enjoy various safaris using the jeep, horse, elephant and camel. The desert safari on the camel, and elephant safaris are more interesting. Each safari has its unique charm and thrill. With camel safari amidst the golden sand dunes, you may feel the igniting of your adventurous streak, while an elephant safari may transport you to an era of royalty. The tourists can explore every part of Rajasthan while enjoying these safaris.
Among the popular conventional sports, cricket is an overwhelming passion in Rajasthan.
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