K. SUBRAMANYAM
Since Chhattisgarh is firmly located and it has remarkable natural and cultural tourist resources and wealth, adventure within the State has been gaining reputation. It is the right time to positively list the member’s inflow by encouraging new and emerging forms of sightseeing. Adventure has been acquiring recognition within the State and is being considered to be one of the highest currency exchange earners in the future. Most of the districts have identified locations for development of adventure, generally depending upon their natural wealth. Chhattisgarh has been a cultural tourist destination for many decades and in the present; it has been transformed into an adventure destination, for the nationals as well as the international travellers.
Chhattisgarh makes provision of varied and diverse forms of adventure opportunities. The individuals take pleasure in the different forms of adventures. The main aspect of leading to an improvement in adventure tourism within the State is, increase in the accessibility to rural and remote areas. Adventure is classified into three forms. These are, land-based, air-based and water-based. In Chhattisgarh at present we have only land based activities. The land-based activities are, all-terrain vehicle tours, cycling tours, motorcycle tours, mountaineering, nature walks, bird watching, rock climbing, artificial wall climbing, trekking, wildlife safaris, zip wires and high ropes courses, etc. etc..
The individuals get involved in various forms of adventure, either on their own, or with a group of other individuals. Normally, there is a link between adventure activities and sports activities. To get engaged in these activities, the individuals are required to possess adequate skills. They need to obtain proper training from the experts, who are proficient in the area. When individuals are getting engaged in any of these activities, they are usually accompanied by friends or relatives. The health conditions of the individuals are regarded to be of utmost significance. They need to keep themselves healthy and fit and not experience any ailment. Usually, the individuals get engaged in practice sessions and when they feel that they would be able to get engaged in adventure activities.
The other types of adventure activities such as, safaris usually are also regarded as the ones that individuals get engaged in for leisure or recreation purposes. During the course of safaris, one is able to observe wildlife and in this manner, adventure and wildlife are carried out simultaneously. Generally, when one gets involved in adventure, one is not only able to enhance his abilities and skills regarding the task, but is able to observe the natural environmental conditions. One is able to explore the environment, observe various species of birds, animals, trees, plants etc. When one is getting engaged in adventure, one needs to possess the interest and passion and be sufficiently prepared for it. In some cases, individuals develop fear and vulnerability, when they are getting involved in adventure activities. Hence, being accompanied by a camp leader and group of other members, help in making the adventure efficacious and worthwhile.
With warm regards,
K. SUBRAMANYAM
Secretary,
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