The daily grind of life takes its toll on everyone. And each and every one of us despises this common monotony and constantly thinks of ways to overcome this overwhelming monotony.
We all have our ideas of fun; some prefer the tranquility of the mountains and for others nothing better than a week of solitude on beaches and abandoned towns. And then there are those dictated by the spirit of adventure.
Our beautiful country is endowed with numerous benefits and opportunities, completely friendly for tourists of all kinds; from drifters and families and hippies to adventure enthusiasts. From the sky-kissing Himalayas to tropical jungles, deserts and boundless coastlines, India offers it all for those seeking. Why not make the most of this opportunity?
Today, let’s take a look at some of the most popular Indian adventure destinations:
1. Bird Billing, Himachal Pradesh (Paragliding): Billing is a paradise for paragliding lovers. Surrounded by the beautiful Dhauladhar mountain range, Billing is the best Asian destination for paragliding. In addition, it has the distinction of holding the first paragliding competition every year.
In addition to paragliding, you can also practice parasailing, hang gliding, trekking and camping.
2. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – Although Rishikesh is a revered holy destination, it is also considered one of the best adventure destinations in India, simply because of the wide variety of adventure sports it offers. A magnet for adventure junkies, Rishikesh can be visited for rafting, cliff jumping, riverside camping, abseiling, rock climbing and bungee jumping. It has the highest bungee jumping podium in India with a height of 83 meters.
3. Manali, Himachal Pradesh: Another prominent destination in Himachal Pradesh, Manali is a wonderful hill station that is ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Apart from the usual adventure activities like trekking and camping, Manali has one of the best trails for mountain biking.
4. Meghalaya – Although not as common compared to the rest of the sports, caving is just as exciting as other sports mentioned on this list, if not less. The state of Meghalaya is home to numerous caves, all of which are nestled between waterfalls to verdant trails in the forest.
5. Auli, Uttarakhand – High elevation and unspoilt beauty make Auli one of the best ski destinations in India. Auli is perched on the highest reaches of the Garhwal and is about 250 km further from Rishikesh.
6. Goa – The party capital of India, Goa is among the most revered beach destinations in the world. Don’t tell me you’ve been to Goa and didn’t partake in any of the water sports. It offers water sports such as jet-skiing, parasailing and the recently launched flyboarding.
7. Mysore, Karnataka: Mysore is one of the few places in India where you can choose to skydive. However, you are not allowed to dive alone, an instructor will accompany you.