There’s something about adrenaline pumping action that makes you defy
gravity and throw caution to the wind. These are the most amazing experiences for
the adventure hungry.
Water Sports
Rishikesh is synonymous with water
sports and it has long since earned the sobriquet of ‘white water capital of India.’ Though the mighty Ganga and her rapids
provide excitement in Rishikesh for rafters, river ratting is also possible down
south—in places like Dandeli and Bheemeshwari, perfect for beginners and non-swimmers.
Surfing
Surfing is a fast emerging sport along
India’s vast coastline, thanks to its many secluded beaches. Favourable wave
conditions in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala make surfing possible throughout
the year, except during the monsoon. Karnataka’s coastline, Manapad in Tamil
Nadu and Kerala’s Varkala beach are slowly being explored by surfing
enthusiasts. Beginners must be swimmers.
Scuba Diving
The implosive silence of the deep blue
sea and its depths stores millions of beautiful creatures. If exploring the
depths of the ocean and coming face to face with gorgeous coral reefs and
marine life, including great barracudas, stingrays, stonefish, black and white
tip sharks and Napoleon wrasse interests you, India offers plenty of
opportunities. Though the Andamans and their Havelock Island have long carved a
niche in scuba diving, Goa, Karnataka’s Netrani Island and Pondicherry are
joining the list.
Motorcycle Adventures
If the wind in your hair makes you wax
lyrical and taking to the tarmac on a motorcycle is your thing, motorcycle adventures in India will give you the time of your life.
Barring the poor roads in cities, the national highways are largely in perfect shape. Add to it
the lure of stunning vistas, with beguiling and diverse landscapes from flat to
mountainous and getting lost never felt so good. The Himalaya have always
ranked high on the bucket list of motorcyclists, especially for the popular Manali-Leh ride in the summer.
For more details about: Motor Biking Tour India
Rock
Climbing
India’s varied topography is blessed
with boulders and rock faces and allows plenty of opportunities for blundering,
free rock climbing, solo climbing, aid climbing, and alpine climbing. Karnataka’s boulder-rich landscape is conducive for rock climbing and
so are many climbing sites in the Western Ghats. Begin your rock climbing with
aid climbing and rappelling with the help of a trained guide (like Diwan Singh in my case at
Camp Paradise) in the Western Ghats. If you want a dose of ultimate adventure,
you should perhaps look at climbing in the famed Spiti valley in Himachal
Pradesh.
Long-Distance Cycling
When I finished my first cycling trip,
that lasted two
days
and covered a total distance of around 200 km, I felt that my knees had turned
into liquid. I walked weirdly for a week afterwards and my right thumb was
jammed in one position, rendering my palm effectively useless. All these
factors did not stop me from enrolling in the next cycling expedition. I have
done a couple more after having learned the tricks to avoid jammed thumbs and
liquid knees by taking it easy. Cycling can be demanding but it is also
rewarding.
For more details about: Cycling Tour of India
Paragliding
Buckled in a harness, floating in the
air while drinking in the sight of the landscape several metres below, brushing
shoulders with
birds
of prey, paragliding is an incredible flying experience.
Hundreds of adventure sport enthusiasts are being trained every year by paragliding schools across the country. Sunny climes and moderate winds in areas like Yelagiri (Tamil Nadu), Nandi Hills (Karnataka) and Kamshet (Maharashtra) have made them popular destinations.
Hundreds of adventure sport enthusiasts are being trained every year by paragliding schools across the country. Sunny climes and moderate winds in areas like Yelagiri (Tamil Nadu), Nandi Hills (Karnataka) and Kamshet (Maharashtra) have made them popular destinations.
Skydiving
No longer do you have to fly out of
India for skydiving. Mysore is becoming a skydivers’ haunt in India. Tandem
Jumps, Static Jumps and Accelerated Free fall are offered with expert supervision and safety measures by trained professionals. If you are a healthy
adult with no fear of heights, nothing should stop you from trying skydiving
and your share of experiencing swimming in the clouds.
Trekking and Mountaineering
From delightful easy treks in the
Western Ghats in the South to the Valley of Flowers trek in the north to
hardcore mountaineering expeditions in Ladakh, trekking and mountaineering
offer inclusively for both the novice adventurer and the accomplished
mountaineer. Ranging from weekend treks to month-long expeditions, trekking
companies offer more than a handful of options.
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