Rock Climbing Equipment and training is provided to aspiring rock climbers in and around Delhi from October to March. Delhi Tourism provides the requisite equipment and training to scale the rocks in the vicinity of the Qutab Minar. In fact Delhi is the centre for most rock climbing activity in India, the prime area being Tughlaqabad. Slightly further a-field, excellent climbing may be had in the Aravalli Hills (particularly Dumdama, Dhauj and Nuh). Beyond Pune on the Western Ghats the gentle hills from picturesque rock formations and many places are ideal for climbing. Excepting the monsoon periods, rock climbing is virtually a year-round activity, and most equipment can be hired locally.

Water Sports: A multi-sports and leisure complex has been created by Delhi Tourism at Bhalswa Lake, situated at Delhi’s north-eastern edge. This offers facilities for boating in pedal boats, kayaks, canoes and speed boats. Keen anglers can also indulge in fishing. Hovercraft and water scooters are also available here. Pedal boats at reasonable rates are available at the Hari Nagar, India Gate, and Purana Quila and Naini lakes. Special training programmes in kayaking and canoeing are organized at all the lakes.

Trekking: India is the ultimate destination for a trekking holiday, offering everything from short and easy excursions to the long challenges of the snowy peaks. To take a trek in India is to rediscover the awesome majesty and beauty of nature around us. Trekkers are reminded that it is forbidden to enter Restricted and Protected Areas without the correct documentation. The trekking season varies from region to region. In general, the season runs from April to June and September to November.

Polo: Polo is a very popular sport throughout India and you will have the opportunity to see some brilliant horsemanship at the Polo Club, 61 Cavalry Cariappa Marg, and Delhi Cantt. The polo season is from October to March only.

Parasailing: For the truly adventurous, parasailing is available at Kanwar Shikha near Sohna in Haryana, about 60 km from Delhi. Soar like an eagle under the watchful eyes of professional instructors. No advanced training or special skills are required to learn this inexpensive sport, which can be enjoyed by any one weighing between 40 kg and 80 kg without any element of risk under the watchful supervision of trained staff. Parasailing is under an open parachute with the aid of a special rope hooked up to a jeep. As the jeep moves, the parachute opens and the Para-sailor ascends to a height of about 100m since the parasailing is limited in number and the flying hours regulated, bookings will have to be made in advance. The sport is also available at the Safdarjung Airport under the guidance of trained experts.

Motor Rally: The topographical diversity of India makes it ideal for running road rallies, over anything from desert roads to beach, hill, mountain and forest tracks. There are many picturesque vintage car rallies, but also events featuring more modern vehicles, providing a supreme test of a driver’s mastery of both machine and conditions. Principal among these are the Monsoon Rally, the Charminar Challenge and – most demanding of all the Himalayan Car Rally. This rally is usually divided into four legs totalling of Himachel Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

Hang Gliding is rapidly growing in popularity and it is 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. Many hang-gliding sites in India (particularly in the Himalaya region) have been highly rated by experts, and the climate of the country gives particularly good thermal soaring effects in the summer months; the monsoons are the only bad period for this sport.

Gliding is another skyway to enjoy Delhi and its surrounding landscape and is certainly a lot quieter than being on terra firma. They have daily flights departing anytime from 1 pm till sunset except Wednesdays. 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.

Cycling can be done at the Yamuna Velodrome, Indraprastha Estate. Renting a bike and peddling your way around New Delhi’s outlying areas might, such as one of the fascinating Bike Safaris on offer? Whatever you’re fancy; it’s a wonderful way to keep fit.

Delhi Tourism has provided paddleboats on various bodies of water in the heart of the city. These include the lakes near India Gate, Purana Qila- Prasad Nagar Lake and Naini Lake in Model Town. A variety of fiberglass boats has been acquired by the Corporation and can be hired at reasonable rates.

Bird Watching in Delhi is a pleasant pastime and can be done at the Ridge and the green areas surrounding the cities historic monuments. In winter, the Delhi Zoo is transformed into a small bird sanctuary with migratory birds halting by its artificial lakes. Painted Strokes, Pintail Ducks, bar headed Geese and spot bill ducks are among the migratory birds which can be seen here. Delhi’s tree - lined avenues are also reached in avian life. So are the forests of Ridge, which harbour more than 100 species of birds, from peacocks to predators. The Ridge is accessible through narrow paths that lead off Sardar Patel Marg.