India travel: Have any of you done any walking about in India?

Question

Would like to know what are the traditions of walking or hiking in India? Which areas are dangerous? Are there any national forests or parks with developed trails? Do you know of any books which I can get on the subject? Or any websites? Thank you and have a nice day.

Answer 1

be careful of national forests because they have poachers and smugglers. if you want hiking or walking, go to hill station areas. they are much safer and better. there are many in india. i only know 2, ooty and kodaikanal which is in south india. the weather at the hill stations is cool unlike the rest of india which is hot. if you to hill stations, bring a sweater and some warm clothes. also take sunscreen, because you can tan a lot even if it's not sunny. there nice parks and gardens where people walk. i think one has a hiking trail. a lot of the hillstations areas are nice and green and serene. not dusty. not crowded. these places are usually where they grow tea. also a lot of boarding schools for kids are there. they have a boating ride in ooty. in kodai kanal, they have golf course and tennis courts.

Answer 2

Dear Friend,

Please refer this website for complete information on Karnataka.

http://www.karnatakaholidays.com

Answer 3

i never do walking or hiking in India...

but i've been to India few times.. job reason...

all i can say about India...

it was a hectic place to be...

you'll be crowded by 'people' who kep stare at you..

moreover if you're bright skin or white..

you might feel awkward here..

like they intend to do something to you..

but just have confident in your self..

that they wont harm you..

i do this everytime i go to India..

apart from that...

India was a great country to visit for culture travel..

Good luck!!!