The word safari in Adventure Safari comes from Safar in Arabic, meaning travel or a journey. It represents an explosion of thrill and excitement when these two words, adventure and safari come together and the biggest thrill and excitement in adventure includes treks and safaris and expeditions into the untamed natural jungle of the world. It is very difficult to pinpoint the exact appeal that safaris present except as an opportunity for adventure and treks. There is great scope for adventures in India considering the country great natural heritage and diverse wildlife coupled with majestic mountains and dense forests. One of the more common ways of embarking on an expedition in India is by jeep but in order to get a real feel of the land, try a safari on the back of a horse, a camel or perhaps an elephant. A safari while perched atop a, gentle, grey elephant for a few days is an unforgettable experience. These huge beasts are not only guided by their mahouts but by their own heritage. Their in-built experience smoothly guides them over plains, across waterbeds and river beds with the advantage that u can see for miles around while seated atop the largest of all land animals. A journey on elephant back in India can be combined to view wild life in the forests and many wildlife sanctuaries across India. A camel safari across the dry sands of the Great Indian Thar Desert is a rare and rewarding experience. It takes travellers via old Caravan routes filled with innumerable accounts of folklore and campfire rumors and stories. Along the way unfold glorious Rajputana stories and amazing frescoes, intricate paintings and fine Hindu architecture of forts and palaces. The itineraries for riding the Thar on camel can be woven around the colourful desert festivals. Riding through tiny villages, open spans of sand and the colourful ethnic, rustic scenery of Rajasthan allowing an additional taste of history too, along the way one can hear the far away melodies of the typical folk music and witness their tribal dances and folklore that bring out the rich legacy and culture of the land. Such adventure expeditions provide memories to be cherished for a lifetime. The great Himalayan range provide for excellent Himalayan Adventure in the country. Besides the areas of Ladakh and Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim provide fantastic opportunities for trekking. Treks in the Nilgiris hills in Southern India are something worth experiencing as well. For those looking for heavy forests with flowery meadows and majestic peaks, the Garhwal valley is the place to be. The Nanda Devi and Panchuli hill ranges also provide good opportunities for trekking and mountain climbing. In the northern state Himachal Pradesh, the Kulu valley is well known for its pine and deodar forests, and is rich with apple and fruit orchards. The Indian Himalaya or the `abode of snow' offer some great challenges and the finest climbs in the world of 6000 and 7000 metres. The main regions for this are Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and the recently opened Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Mountain Adventure Tours covers all these areas and much more.