ADVENTUROUS SPORTS

 TYPES OF ADVENTUROUS SPORTS

Adventurous sports are becoming increasingly popular and India being vast in geographical diversity offers numerous inevitable sports. So get your adrenaline rushed by visiting Bir Billing, Serchhip, mussoorie for paragliding, trekking, rock climbing, Rishikesh for bungee jumping, rafting, Karnataka for skydiving and rock climbing, Western ghats in South India for trekking, Goa, Pondicherry for surfing, snorkeling and other water sports.

These adventure sports will help you with fear management skills and boost your self-confidence. If you're one who gets high on adventure sports, then this bucket list is made for you. You can refer to this list, if planning for your next adventurous trip. Get out of your comfort zone and experience these  unbelievable, adventuresome, unforgettable, daring sports that will give you a lifetime memory.

Memories last forever, and it will last when you'll make it, so go for some adventuresome sports.

SNORKELING

India is rich for its flora and fauna, and also marine flora and fauna,  thus making it much more fun to go snorkeling. You'll be amused to get the intimate view of ocean life. While going snorkeling you'll be equipped with snorkel, diving mask and swim fins. If you're scared or don't want to take risks then, this sport is suitable for you because you'll be swimming on the surface of water and taking the underwater view from above.

BUNGEE JUMPING

Rishikesh is renowned for Bungee jumping. Bungee jumping involves a person connected with an elastic cord and jumping from a great height. It's meant for those who are daring and can gather enough courage to do it. People with heart problems, blood pressure issues are advised to avoid this adventurous sport.

PARAGLIDING

Paragliding is for the daring junkies. This extreme aerial sport will make you feel like a bird. Paragliding is a fun experience as you're getting a view of tranquilizing mountains, breathtaking scenes by gliding in the sky. All you have to do is run from a cliff as and when your instructor instructs and viola you're good to go. 

RIVER RAFTING 

You need courage to perform this challenging activity if you're aquaphobic. An inflatable raft is used along with double blades to paddle the boat. It's an unbridled ride done on rough waters. There are famous and professional river rafting spots in Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Coorg, Goa.

WATERFALL RAPPELLING

Another water activity is water rappelling, also known as canyoning. This is a great blend of beauty, enjoyment, adrenaline rush. You're tied with a double rope and, you've to descend a rock face. It may become dangerous due to natural hazards.

SCUBA DIVING (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus)

Scuba diving would be a frolicking experience for you if you're aquaphilic. It's basically swimming underwater with special equipment that'll help you in breathing. Don't be scared, just take a dive into your soul, you'd love the turquoise and deep blue underwater life, the aquatic creatures like reef corals, school of fish, sea turtles, dolphins, pufferfish and many more. Goa, Pondicherry, Netrani island, Neil island, Kovalam, Tarkarli are some places where you can explore the underwater universe.

SKYDIVING

Skydiving is an extreme sport involving free-falling from an aircraft and deploying the parachute straight away. Shout and jump, let all the worries, stress go away and enjoy every bit of it. 

People suffering from heart problems, blood pressure, spine or neck issues should avoid it. 

HOT AIR BALLOONING

Hot air balloon ride is nothing less than a fantasy. Imagine riding on a vibrant colored, aesthetic, giant, big balloon with a spectacular view, anyone would be curious and excited to go for it. If possible, perform this activity during sunrise and, you'll become a die hard fan of hot air balloon ride.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Biking has gained popularity in the last few years. Every youth and millennials must have dreamt of biking or going to Ladakh, Manali to Spiti, Bomdila to Tawang from bike. But it's not an easy task and is expensive because it requires expensive equipment.

SKIING

Skiing is basically gliding on the snow with a good balance and trainer. It's pretty safe but if not performed carefully would make you suffer from sprains or bone fractures.

Some adventurous sports need a lot of courage, some need a little but the experience will provide a pure bliss and leave you with a sense of ecstasy. So try if you can, experience as much as you can, enjoy as long as you can because everyone has one life.