‘’Life is a daring adventure or nothing’’; if you also strongly believe in this quote from Helen Keller, this blog is for you!
The daily 9-to-5 job can become tiresome and mundane, and a good dose of ‘adrenaline rush’ can help break this monotony.
Adventure sports can be a good medium to test your limit and mental strength. And no, you won’t have to travel to other countries for an adventure sports experience! Several places across India are now offering the best adventure sports options that you can try out without splurging!
Check out the list below!
1. Skydiving
If you are a true adventure seeker, skydiving must be on your bucket list. If you want to experience a free-fall from a height of 10,000 feet and hover like a bird in the air with a parachute, this is the sport for you.
The best destinations for skydiving in India include:
- Mysore
- Aamby Valley
- Dhana
- Pondicherry
Note that if you have a fear of height, high blood pressure or heart problems, you must avoid skydiving.
2. Mountain Biking
If you love taking off-road journeys and exploring little-known places, you should sign up for this adventure sport. Mountain biking will also encourage your self-reliant mood as generally, it is done on off-road trails, away from crowded areas.
Usually, a rugged mountain bike is used for this sport, designed especially for more durability, endurance and performance.
The best Indian destinations for mountain biking are:
- Trails of Sikkim
- Singalila Ridge
- Pang to Rumtse
- Kyari Syat
Also, do not forget the proper equipment needed for this sport.
3. Skiing
What can be more beautiful than skiing through the snow-covered mountains and enjoying the beauty of nature! This adventure sport is also recognised for sports competition by International Olympic Committee (IOC).
You can experience this thrilling ride in the following places in India:
- Gulmarg
- Auli
- Kufri
These places also have some amazing ski resorts where you can stay for days or a month and take ski lessons from the experts.
4. Paragliding
If you want to have a bird’s eye view of breathtaking beautiful valleys and mountains, paragliding should be your choice. Besides getting a mesmerising Ariel view, this adventure sport lets you free-fly on a foot-launched aircraft.
Following places in India offers the best paragliding experience:
- Ranikhet
- Bir
- Stok Kangri
- Gangtok
- Kamshet
You can also take a partner on the glider while flying high!
5. Bungee Jumping
If you are a true-blue adrenaline junkie, bungee jumping should be your choice. You need to jump off a bridge or cliff or even a crane with a long nylon rope tied around your ankles and yes, this is not a sport for faint hearted!
You can try bungee jumping in places like:
- Rishikesh
- Bangalore
- Goa
- Lonavala
- Jagdalpur
Have you tried already or want to try any of these adventure sports in India? Let us know in the comment section below!
