Excepting the monsoon periods, rock climbing is virtually a year-round activity, and most equipment can be hired locally. An ideal trip for those with time to spare and with the desire to experience the subtle sunset shades of the desert and the solitary magic of the rolling golden sands. Camel safaris are available in the Thar desert, and range from one to fifteen days duration. The best safaris are in the heart of the Thar, in the Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner region, and will pass tiny villages and remote trading posts. Another popular area is the Shekhawati region.
Staff are available for assistance, and all necessary equipment is provided.
Another sport which is rapidly growing in popularity, and one which provides an exciting way of seeing the landscape of India. There are clubs in Pune, New Delhi, Bombay, Chandigarh, Shimla, Devlali and Bangalore. There are about a dozen gliding clubs throughout India, but Delhi is the principal centre. Excellent western air disturbances make it possible to glide as far a field as Calcutta from here, although typically flights are less ambitious. Generally, the best seasons are September to November and March to June.