5 Places In India To Enjoy Adventure Sports

Nothing matches the thrill of taking a literal leap of faith. Extreme jumping sports test your mettle and give you an adrenaline rush like nothing else, and India has plenty of places along its mountain tops where you can conquer your fears. Powerful moments where you come face to face with your fears make you stronger, and extreme sports get you those moments. Extreme sports and activities are defined as those that put your life on the line; think base jumping, bungee jumping and skydiving. Taking the literal leap in these cases can seem intimidating to say the least, but once you are over the edge, you can see transformational changes in yourself. So if you are ready to overcome your fears, here are a few spots in India where you can take the plunge.

# Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

The hallowed and sacred city of Rishikesh by the banks of the Ganga River is famous as a pilgrimage destination and for its extreme water sports. The rapids that you find here are some of the best in the country, and the scenery doesn’t hurt either. Rishikesh also has the highest bungee jumping site in India, 83 meters high. This is also the only destination with a fixed cantilever platform that juts out of a cliff.

# Bangalore, Karnataka

Located within Bangalore city, Ozone Adventures has a bungee jumping platform set up in Kanteerava Stadium. You take the leap from a height of 25 meters, on a platform suspended from a 40 meter crane. Located along St Mark’s Road in the city, this is one Bangalore experience you have to try out.

# Lonavala, Maharashtra

The popular hill station of Lonavala, located in the middle of Mumbai and Pune, is also home to a bungee jumping spot at the Della Adventures park. The platform lies around 150 feet above the ground and the jump itself is at an elevation of 45 meters and promises a thrilling 7-10 experience, complete with a certificate of your feat.

# Mysore, Karnataka

If bungee jumping is not your thing, you can travel to the city of Mysore a few hours away from Bangalore and go skydiving instead. The camp lies amidst the Chamundi Hills and offers tandem jumps, accelerated free falls and more. Just do the training for a few days and start flying.

# Dhana, Madhya Pradesh

India got its first ever skydiving camp in Dhana, a small but beautiful town near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. From here, you can go freefalling at heights of up to 4,000 feet. So if you want to go to the oldest in the business, head to Dhana and prepare for a mind-blowing experience.