Like many foreign countries, even India has picked up its pace in offering thrilling activities and sports. The adventure sports in India are fast becoming a hot favorite among all age groups. The exposure to global events, better travel options, and Locations of Bollywood movies inspire people to travel frequently to exotic locations. People are looking for life-affirming experiences to take them away from routine life.
The regular 9 to 5 job lives that we lead can result in stress and depression. It becomes necessary to take a break and relax. Sometimes, the jolt of adrenaline is required to kick start your senses. For those who like adventure, adventure sports are the best way to take a break and get the thrill of life back once again.
Listed below are some unmissable adventure sports in India
Paragliding has become a favorite sport among Indians. This sport is offered by a small village called Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh. Bir Billing is the best place to do paragliding as the landing and takeoff site is perfect for paragliding. The weather and natural landscape of this spot also favor the fun of paragliding.
Ladakh has become a hot favorite among bikers, mountaineers, and trekkers. Roads trips in Ladakh are not the only thing that lures the travelers to this far away land. The fantastic and challenging landscape has so much scope for adventure seekers that the place receives a massive number of visitors every year. The mountains of Ladakh are scenic and challenging. You have many choices, pick one according to your skill level.
Where to GO: Chadar, Stok Kangri Trek, Markha Valley, Snow Leopard Trek
Those who love the rush of adrenaline pumping in their bodies, skydiving is the best adventure sport. Mysore is one such beautiful destination where tourists can enjoy the sky diving experience. This sport involves jumping from a height if 10,000 feet above ground level. After suitable training, tourists can decide the type of jump they would like to opt for. The different types of skydiving include- free fall, static jump, and tandem jump.
Adventure sports in Forest
When the word adventure comes, the first place to talk about is Rishikesh. Be it mountain climbing, sky diving, river water rafting or bungee jumping, Rishikesh is a king of adventure sports. The bungee jumping spot is in a place called Mohanchatti, which is near Rishikesh. Bungee jumping can be done at the height of 83 meters. Only people who are fit and dare to perform the jump can do bungee jumping.
Madhya Pradesh is known for its beautiful mountain terrains and forms a perfect spot for rock climbing. Tourists from all over the country visit Madhya Pradesh to do rock climbing. The Satpura Mountain Range offers the best place for rock climbing. With assistance and proper endurance training, travelers can efficiently perform rock climbing without any significant injuries.
Biking enthusiasts who love biking amidst nature will enjoy the thrill of this sport. Mountain biking is a favorite adventure sport in West Bengal. Some of the popular routes include the Singalia Ridge and Khardungla. The Gangani Trail also famous as the Grand Canyon of West Bengal is another favorite for Mountain biking
The adventure mentioned above will have your heart racing. If you want to break the monotony of your daily routine life, you must go and experience these adventure sports. So pack up your bags and set forward to an adventurous trip.
Water sports in India for the Adrenalin rush
These water sports are sure to make adrenaline running in your body. You can choose from a variety of stuff, from kayaking to surfing, river rafting to scuba diving. Pack up your swimming gears and take a dip!
Tourists from all over the world visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the natural beauty and the popular sport scuba diving. If you love to explore the underwater world that includes the aquatic animals, flora, and fauna, then scuba diving is the best sport. Scuba diving gives you a chance to dive into the water till the sea bed, feel and silence and enjoy the rhythmic breathing. The best season for scuba diving is January to May
7.Scuba Diving in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
What's better than kayaking through the pristine backwaters of Kerala? Spending time in the lush green forest and passing through the waterway is the best way to explore God's own country, Kerala.
You can rent a canoe, kayak from the rental services. You can rent them for hours (3 hrs minimum).
The untouched and unexplored coastline of Tamilnadu is a paradise for water sports. Surfing, Kite-surfing & windsurfing are major sports here. If you are not familiar with the sport, you can get enrolled yourself into one of the surfing schools here. You can be an expert & certified surfer in no time.
The coast of Tamilnadu has consistent wave conditions. You can surf all year round baring the monsoon season because of the rough sea. Beginners, as well as experts surfers, can enjoy the waves. Many places like Varkala conduct National surfing competition too.
For the love of Snow
One of the significant tourist attraction of Jammu and Kashmir is Skiing. The gentle slopes of the mountain appeal to both, amateurs and pro skiers. Local and international tourists visit the ski resort in huge numbers during the peak season.
The mighty mountains of Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Patnitop are major skiing destination in Jammu and Kashmir. The best season for skiing is December to April. Apart from skiing, other sports are equally popular in the region like Mountain climbing, river rafting, aero sports & trekking.
The article was originally published on Garima Nag's Blog (Sweetsharing.com)
