Rishikesh
The yoga capital on the Ganga and India's best-known base for river rafting, riverside camping, bungee jumping and Ganga aarti.
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Explore every place we take travellers, from the Ganga in Rishikesh and the high Himalaya of Uttarakhand and Himachal to the beaches and reefs of the west coast.
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Uttarakhand
Our home state. From the rafting stretches and riverside camps of Rishikesh to the Kedarnath yatra, Auli's snow slopes and Kumaon's lake towns, Uttarakhand is where most of our trips begin.
Shivpuri
A quieter stretch of the Ganga upstream of Rishikesh, lined with beach camps and the starting point for longer rafting runs.
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Kedarnath
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, set high in the Garhwal Himalaya and reached on foot from Gaurikund. Part of the Char Dham yatra.
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Auli
Uttarakhand's skiing destination above Joshimath, with snow slopes in winter and wide views of Nanda Devi and the Garhwal peaks.
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Chopta
Meadows and forests in the Rudraprayag hills, and the base for the Tungnath temple and Chandrashila summit trek.
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Haridwar
The gateway to the Char Dham, known for the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Easily paired with Rishikesh on a short trip.
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Mussoorie
The classic hill station above Dehradun, with Mall Road walks, valley viewpoints and tandem paragliding.
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Dehradun
Uttarakhand's capital in the Doon Valley, the arrival point for most hill trips and a good spot for tandem paragliding.
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Tehri Lake
A large reservoir in the Garhwal hills where you can try jet skiing, banana rides, kayaking, parasailing and boating.
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Bhimtal
A calm lake town in Kumaon near Nainital, with tandem paragliding flights over the lake and hills.
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An offbeat Kumaon hill town close to the Nepal border, known for tandem paragliding with Himalayan views.
Explore PithoragarhHimachal Pradesh
High valleys and some of the best flying sites in India. Himachal is where we run paragliding in Bir Billing, Kullu and Manali, river rafting on the Beas and mountain treks like Hampta Pass.
Manali
The Kullu Valley's adventure hub on the Beas, with camping, paragliding at Solang, rafting, bike rentals and the Hampta Pass trek.
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Bir Billing
Often called the paragliding capital of India. Flights take off from Billing and land in Bir, a Tibetan settlement in the Kangra Valley.
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Dharamshala
Home of McLeod Ganj under the Dhauladhar range, with monasteries, cafes and tandem paragliding.
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Kullu & Dobhi
Long, scenic tandem flights over the Kullu Valley, with Dobhi among the most popular take-off sites.
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Shimla
Himachal's capital and colonial-era hill station, with paragliding nearby and bikes on rent to explore the surrounding hills.
Explore ShimlaGoa & the West Coast
Clear Arabian Sea water, islands and coral reefs. Along the west coast we arrange scuba diving and beach stays in Goa, the Sindhudurg coast of Maharashtra and Dwarka in Gujarat.
Grande Island
A boat trip off South Goa for scuba diving, snorkelling and dolphin spotting around the island's reefs.
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Goa
Beaches, water sports and beginner-friendly scuba dives, plus beach stays in North Goa.
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Tarkarli
A clean white-sand beach on the Sindhudurg coast and one of Maharashtra's best spots for scuba diving.
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Malvan
The coastal town around Sindhudurg Fort, with scuba diving and snorkelling in shallow, clear water.
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Kamshet
Rolling Sahyadri hills between Pune and Lonavala, and a well-known paragliding site in western India.
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Dwarka
The temple town of Dwarkadhish on Gujarat's coast, where you can also dive in the Arabian Sea.
Explore DwarkaMore Experiences
A few more places we cover, from kayaking near Bangalore to travel guides for Hawaii.
Bangalore
Easy kayaking sessions close to the city, a good weekend outing for beginners.
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Hawaii
Our travel guides to diving and snorkelling in Hawaii's volcanic reefs, including the Kona coast.
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Himalayan Treks
Guided treks in Uttarakhand and Himachal, from easy weekend hikes near Rishikesh to snow summits like Kedarkantha and high passes like Hampta.
Best Time to Visit
A quick guide to when each experience is at its best. Exact dates change every year with weather and local rules.
River rafting
Rishikesh, Shivpuri
September to June
Rafting pauses during the peak monsoon months.
Kedarnath yatra
Kedarnath, Char Dham
May to June, September to October
The temple opens in late April or May and closes around Diwali.
Snow & skiing
Auli
December to March
Best chance of snow cover on the slopes.
Winter treks
Kedarkantha, Brahmatal, Kuari Pass
December to April
Snow trails with clear Himalayan views.
Paragliding
Bir Billing, Kullu, Manali
October to November, March to May
Flying is usually closed during the monsoon.
Scuba diving
Goa, Tarkarli, Malvan
October to May
Calm seas and better underwater visibility.
FAQs about Our Destinations
Which destinations does Trip Tradition cover?
We run trips, treks and activities across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, along with scuba diving and beach trips in Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Rishikesh, where we are based, is our biggest destination for rafting, camping and adventure sports.
Which destination is best for a first adventure trip?
Rishikesh is the easiest place to start. Rafting, riverside camping, bungee jumping and paragliding are all within a short drive, and it is well connected to Delhi by road and rail.
Can I combine more than one destination in a single trip?
Yes. Several of our tour packages already combine places, such as Haridwar with Rishikesh and Mussoorie, or Auli with Chopta. Share your dates and group size on the enquiry form and our team will suggest the options that fit.
When is the best time to visit the Himalayas?
It depends on what you want to do. Winter treks and snow in Auli are best from December to March, the Kedarnath yatra runs from May to October, and rafting and paragliding are best outside the monsoon months. See the season guide above for each experience.
How do I book a trip to any of these destinations?
Open the destination or activity page to see the details, then send an enquiry with your dates. You can also call or WhatsApp our team in Rishikesh for help choosing a destination.
Not sure where to go?
Tell us your dates, group size and the kind of trip you have in mind. Our team in Rishikesh will suggest the destinations and activities that suit you best.
