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Water Sports in Rajasthan - Adventure Tourism in India
Water Sports in Rajasthan Lakes
Water-sports amidst the Thar Desert ? Sounds a bit out of place ? But contrary to usual beliefs, tourists planning a Rajasthan tour have unlimited opportunities for water sports.
The lakes of Rajasthan are known for water sports. Boating and angling are quite common here. Gliding through the unperturbed water while enjoy the cool breeze can definitely be a refreshing experience.
Water Sports in Rajasthan - Lakes - The Preferred Destinations
Rajasthan has got pretty good options as far as water sports is concerned. And if you do not fear water, then you have got real exciting watery packages.
Ramgarh lake near Jaipur is a man-made reservoir around 4 kms. In length and 2 kms in width. Throughout the year, water sports of all kinds can be arranged here. Facilities for swimming, boating etc. are available. Boating is a regular feature, conducted by trained Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation staff. A fully equipped tourist village with 10 huts is situated here. During the 1982 Asian games, rowing competitions were held at Ramgarh
Siliserh Lake - a short drive for about 10 kms from Alwar leads you to the dreamland. The rolling hills, flaming with bougainvillea and gulmohar, cradle the majestic Siliserh Lake. A beautiful Palace Hotel run by RTDC provides all facilities for water sports.
Udaipur - the lake city of India, is also good for water sports with boating being a regular feature. The ideal place for water sports is Jaisamand Lake situated 50 kms south of Udiapur. This lake is the second largest artificial lake in Asia (the water spread area is 90 sq kms. ). Throughout the year, water sports of all kinds can be arranged here.
The Chambal river offers the exhilaration of water rafting in the Kota region. From Jawahar Sagar to Dholpur, the intricate network of the Chambal river, flowing through rock gorges and forests, provides ideal locales for the perfect water adventure. While traversing the river by boat, one can see the gavia (crocodile) basking in the sun on river banks. Plans are underway to introduce a ferry service on the chambal river from Kota barrage upstream to Bhensordgarh - a fine opportunity to ride on the gushing waters.
Rajasthan also offers angling sites. Bandh Baretha in Bharatpur and Jaisamand in Alwar, Mansarover near Sariska, Kukas, Chhaparwara and Ramgarh in Jaipur are an angler’s paradise. However, the enthusiasts are advised to carry their own equipment and obtain permission from the Fisheries Department. Patience and perseverance in angling , as in life, has rich rewards.
Equipment, trainers and guides and courses, anything that is required for enjoying water sports in Rajasthan is readily available. You just need to choose the sport you will like to enjoy during your trip. The water sports destinations in Rajasthan await to enthrall you.
