Recreational activities in India span from traditional pursuits to adventure tourism.
* **Adventure Sports:** Trekking and mountaineering are immensely popular in the Himalayas (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh). White-water rafting is a major draw in Rishikesh. * **Water Sports:** Scuba diving and snorkeling are centered around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Surfing is growing in coastal areas like Mahabalipuram and Varkala. * **Wellness Retreats:** India is the birthplace of Yoga. Rishikesh, Mysore, and Kerala host thousands of visitors seeking yoga ashrams and Ayurvedic healing retreats. * **Wildlife Safaris:** Jeep and elephant safaris in national parks are popular for spotting tigers, elephants, and rhinos.
