India - Assam Adventure Tourism
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Assam Adventure Tourism Angling The river Jia Bhoroli, Kapili and Manas are the best places for angling. The Jia Bhoroli river is home to the fierce game fish, the Golden Mahseer, or tiger of the Himalayan rivers. An annual Angling competition is regularly held at Jia Bhoroli where a number of anglers both from outside the state as well as abroad participate every year. River Cruise Cruising down the mystic river Brahmaputra from Ninging to Dhubri provides a great experience. River Rafting The mighty river Brahmaputra and its turbulent tributaries like Manas, Jia Bhoroli and Kapili offer immense scope for River Rafting. Boat Racing Boat racing is a very popular sport of the state. It is held at places like Hajo, Saulkuchi, Barpeta and Guwahati. Golf Most of the tea gardens of Assam have golf courses attached to them. All of them are 9-hole golf courses except for Digboi which is 18-hole course. Mountaineering and Trekking The hills like Cachar Hills and Karbi Hills are extremely good for trekking and mountaineering. There is also a rock hill in Morigaon District known as Elephant Rocks which offers ample scope for Rock Climbing. The Simhasana Hill of Karbi Anglong is also famous for rock climbing. The Assam Tourism Department in collaboration with the Assam Tourism Development Corporation and other adventure organizations has organized several bicycle and motorbike rallies in and outside the state. Para-sailing Para-sailing, has been introduced by Assam Tourist Development Corporation near Guwahati is North Guwahati. Hang Gliding The ideal place for Hang Gliding is Kamakhya Hills apart from hills around Kaziranga.
Mountain Biking
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