7 Exhilarating Destinations For Adventure Sports In India That You Need To Try Once!

It’s time to take a break from the adrenaline rush of a simple ‘Hi’ from your crush. Come on, we all know he’s not texting back! Instead, let the alpine mountains or the high tides, the deep ocean or the gushing river take care of you. We assure you that their love won’t be unrequited. Go ahead and check out these 7 adventure sports activities to feed some excitement to your soul. 

1. Mountaineering In Manali

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Rugged terrains, snow-clad mountains and panoramic views that are to die for, Manali is the perfect destination to unleash your love for mountaineering. From the tough dudes like Deo Tibba to Kanamo Peak to the chill ones like Lamadugh, you have many options to choose from. Manali is also home to ABVIMAS, an institute that offers courses in mountaineering, rock climbing and the like. What are you waiting for?

Where | Himachal Pradesh

2. Sky Diving In Mysore 

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Soar the sky at the height of 10,000 ft and cherish the beautiful city with a bird’s eye view at Mysore AKA The City of Palaces. For the 10 mins that you’ll be in the air, you’d be wishing it never ends because this feeling of freedom vanishes once you touch the land. Nevertheless, it will leave a lasting impression in your life, placing you on the top of the world quite literally.

Where | Karnataka

3. Paragliding In Bir Billing 

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A small town, Bir, boasts of Asia’s highest take-off point at the height of 8,000 ft above sea level. You can choose from short, medium and long flying sessions depending on how long you want to stay away from human beings. This quaint little town will make sure there’s enough adrenaline in your body to keep you sane until next time.

Where | Himachal Pradesh

4. Skiing In Gulmarg

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Move from zoom online to zooming your way through the snow in this straight outta movie hill station. There are many ski resorts in Gulmarg that’ll help you make your life a dream come true. However, be prepared for a not so stable mobile network connection and do not forget to have a guide with you at all times. Take the Gulmarg Gandola to witness a 360-degree view of some of the most badass stretches ever!

Where | Jammu & Kashmir

5. White Water Rafting In Rishikesh 

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Paving way through the tempestuous river Ganga, rafting in Rishikesh is sure to leave you spellbound. It’s not only extremely safe but is also a full-fledged feast for the eyes. You can also camp on the river-bed, snuggle with your sleeping bag and purr ‘Lag jaa gale’ at the bonfire while sipping some chai. 

Where | Uttarakhand

6. Scuba Diving In Andaman

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Ever since ZNMD aired on the screen, life’s become a continuous series of ‘Let’s go Scuba Dive yaaar’. But guess what? This doesn’t have to be just another fancy item on your bucket list anymore. Andaman’s Havelock Island will welcome you with open arms for you to explore the depths of the Indian ocean. Needless to say, the rich and splendid marine life will surely make you go ‘Oh fish!’

Where | Andaman

7. Kayaking in Kodenchery

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Former host of Asia’s biggest Kayak festival, Kodenchery is a one-stop destination for all you adventure seekers who want to paddle your way through the gushing river. We’d be lying if we said it’ll be easy but that’s where the fun lies, right? However, since we love y’all and want you safe and sound, we suggest you undertake training before testing the waters.

Where | Kerala

Damn! Such a small life and so much to do. It’s time to uncover your not so hidden love for thrill and faster heartbeats which is sure to take you places.