Welcome to the world of adventure!
With the lockdown coming to an end people have started leaving their luxurious houses and cushion seats to travel the world. As boredom strikes during a pandemic lockdown, everyone is now ready for an adventure. As international travel is restricted people in India are going Domestic. Adventure activities, Camping and Group Vacations are in demand. While people are aware of the mainstream places and activities there is a lot more in the treasures of India when it comes to Adventure. We present to you the top 5 Adventure activities with their locations and approximate expenditure attached to them so that the next time you decide to travel you have a broader set of choice.
PARAGLIDING
With a sudden demand of the travellers to experience paragliding, the number of destinations where any traveller can fulfil this dream is increasing day by day. Paragliding literally takes you to the seventh heaven and changes the way you see the world. Here are some places in India where paragliding is permitted to travellers.
Places to go for paragliding:
- Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh
- Goa
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
- Bangalore, Karnataka
An hour-long paragliding session gives you an experience of the scenic landscapes of the Himalayas and numerous water bodies. Feeling like a bird is what usually travellers call this experience. Some deep thinkers call it looking at the world from a different perspective and view. The best time for the adventure is between February and March and May to October.
RIVER RAFTING
Water lovers in India usually take a deep interest in this adventure activity. Imagine yourself rowing in a boat with all your friends, having a scenic view of mountains on one side and the beautifully flowing water on the other. This activity sees a huge response by the tourists on a yearly basis. The rafting usually shuts during the monsoon season because of the increase in the flow of water.
Places to go for rafting:
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Coorg, Karnataka
- Assam
- Spiti River, Himachal Pradesh
- Manali
- Alaknanda River, Uttarakhand
The best time to experience this adventurous sport is September to August. As a precaution due to some unfortunate incidents in the past, the regulations are regularly changed by the local rafting union. Any person who is not a member of the rafting union cannot take clients for rafting expeditions.
SKIING
Who doesn’t like snow? Imagine going to a beautiful hill station for the first time and suddenly tiny little drops of snow and cold water touches your face. Won’t that be amazing? As humans, we feel that we can utilise anything that nature provides us with and what better way to use the excessive snow that stays behind after a beautiful fall than creating an adventurous sport out of it. According to my dreamworld probably that’s how skiing originated. The list of skiing fanatics in India keeps on increasing day by day and year by year. The Bollywood movies I think have played a huge role in this. Skiing basically uses certain equipment for the adventurer to wear and properly slide down the beautiful paths filled with snow to create a once in a lifetime experience for themselves. If I think further I would say skiing can be viewed as fast-paced trekking.
Places to go skiing in India:
- Auli, Himachal Pradesh
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- Kufri, Himachal Pradesh
- Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
- Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh
The best time to experience skiing is December to April when the winter season arrives in India. Just a precautionary message from a fellow traveller, always take decent training and professional assistance to ensure that your experience is safe and extraordinary.
SURFING
Mmmmm. When surfing comes to our mind we only imagine nice ( super expensive) international destinations, foreigners going at it or usually imagine our favourite Hollywood celebrities taking a dip in the ocean. Remembering Baywatch huh? How would you feel if I tell you that India provides this beautiful surfing experience for all water babies at different tourist destinations? Imagine going up and down with the waves and balancing your body on with a very small board. Don’t you think it’s like a video game becoming a reality? Partaking in this adventure activity will offer you your major share of fun and thrill.
Places to go Surfing in India:
- Goa, Maharashtra
- Varkala, Kerala
- Paradip, Odisha
- Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Kovalam Beach, Kerala
The best time to go surfing in India is between May to September when these places experience beautiful sunny days. While the surfers go ahead and enjoy their adventure others look for a nice quiet spot near the beach for a family picnic.
BUNGEE JUMPING
When life gives you a chance to fly high and see the world from the top, you take it. If you are a daredevil and literally think that Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara then this sport is for you. The adrenaline rush of falling from a height, capture those moments on your camcorders and then showing off to your friends, I think that feeling is indescribable. Bungee jumping traditionally was considered very risky in India because of the lack of modern equipment and safety protocols but with the passing of years, the agencies have managed to prepare a safe yet fun experience for the travellers. Bungee according to me is on every daredevil’s bucket list.
Places to go Bungee Jumping in India:
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Goa
- Delhi
The best time to got and experience this breathtaking adventure is between September to April.
With the travel planned to be opened soon after the lockdown is relaxed, the next time you plan a trip with your friends, persuade them to take on of these adventures with you because these experiences will give you some amazing moments and memories which you relish with your F.R.I.E.N.D.S later in life.
