India
Offers a wide range of adventure sports for tourists. Trekking and Skiing
in the Himalayas, White Water Rafting on the Ganges and Beas, Camel and
Jeep safaris in the deserts of Rajasthan, Paragliding in Himachal, Watersports
in Goa and Scuba Diving in Lakshadweep and Andaman are just some of the
options available to the adventure seeking tourists. The perennial challenge
of the Himalayas for mountaineers. Coniferous forests and flower meadows
welcome the trekker. And the rapids of snow-fed rivers are ideal for white
water rafting. Lakshadweep offers excellent wind surfing, snorkelling and
scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons which surround each
island.
Patna
or Patliputra, the capital city of Bihars history goes back to two millennia.
Located at on the banks where river Sone and Ganga merge, this city has witnessed
the rules of Chanakya, Chandragupta, Ashoka and the Nanda rulers.
Even if Patna hasnt got any good items to offer still the markets are
good for shopping. One can buy decorative pieces made out of stone and 'lac'.
Jewellery made of beads and 'Tilcoot'- a sweet are quite popular. There are
variety of accommodation facilities too.
The various sight seeing places in Patna are: Sadakat Ashram which is a memorial
dedicated to our first President Dr. Rajindra Prasad. The Takth Harminder
or Patna Sahib is a beautiful Gurudwara. Khuda Baksh Library is known as the
world of manuscripts because it treasures thousands of Arabic,Persian,
Mughal; and Rajputana style paintings and manuscripts.
Other places to see are Gol Ghar, Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Gardens, Patna
Museum, The Planetarium, Stone Mosque, Agam Kuna, Kumharar.
Though one can go to Patna any time in the year, best season to visit the city
is between October and March.