Adventure Sports in India for Every Die Hard Adrenaline Junkie!
Due to India’s vast geographical diversity, the country offers a vast array of adventure activities. With the increasing popularity of adventure sports among the Indian population, many old, as well as newly discovered adventure sports, are making an appearance.
1. White Water Rafting
Many claim the first river rafting experience in Ganga at Rishikesh to be the beginning of an addiction! Located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, amidst the magnificent Himalayas, Rishikesh is one of the best places for White Water River Rafting in India.
One gets to experience the mood-spectrum of the river on the rapids through various difficulty levels of Grade I to Grade IV. With unusual names like Sweet Sixteen, Double trouble and Three Bling Mice, there are a total of 13 thrilling river rapids in Rishikesh starting from 9 km to 36-km long stretches.
2. Parasailing
Parasailing is one of the best sports for those who love flying and speed!
One of the top places in India offering an array of watersport adventures is Goa. Along with exciting nightlife and a range of unlimited hippie street shopping, you could also take yourself on a parasailing trip. Offering a spectacular aerial view of the Arabian sea and the gorgeous Goan beaches, parasailing would definitely be the highlight of the trip.
3. Trekking adventure
Out of many popular places for trekking and Himachal tops the list. With its timeless beauty and mesmerising valley views, one of the best treks for beginners are the Chandratal trek to Charang valley trek. Although this trek can be a bit strenuous for both summer and snow treks. Himachal will be suits almost all types of trekkers. With thin top-air, difficult terrain and unpredictable wind patterns, Himachal Pradesh offers the most dangerously exciting trekking adventure.
4. Scuba Diving
New to many, Scuba diving is a rapidly growing water activity in India. Thanks to the vast Indian coastline housing numerous beautiful corals and ample marine life to be explored. This water adventure can prove to be both therapeutic and adventurous.
The Andaman islands are one of the top destinations offering the best scuba diving experience. Along with the greatest marine world adventure in addition to a range of mouth-watering Island delicacies.
5. Bungee Jumping adventure
Della Adventure claims to be “India’s largest extreme adventure park”, so if you’re a corporate slave in Mumbai looking to set your pulse racing for a moment, this is the ideal destination for you to do so. They offer an alternate (and safer) form of bungee jumping, which is called the bungee trampoline. You might have seen it in many malls, but the one here is meant only for adults, as it is 28 meters high. They strap you all around and send you to a flight of fancy.
Location: Old Highway, Kunegaon, Lonavla
