If you want to feel the adrenaline rush or defy the gravitational force or feel your heart pounding then extreme sports it is. Extreme sports are full of adventure, action, thrill and elements of surprise in it. India is one of the best places for extreme sports.
The main destinations for extreme sports in India are the Himalayas, Uttaranchal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh, Laddakh and many other places in the northern part of India.
Himalayas, undoubtedly is the best place for extreme sports. Extreme sports are categorized into air, water and land. The rough terrains, unscaled heights and not to forget the temperatures make extreme sports like mountain biking, mountain cycling, bungee jumping, gliding, paragliding, trekking, rock climbing experiences worth the experience. Untamed rivers in the Himalaya regions are ideal for white water rafting, kayaking and other water sports.
Other places suitable for extreme sports like mountain biking, mountain climbing, rock climbing and mountain cycling are Leh, Laddakh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Uttaranchal.
Extreme sports in air, that are popular in India are sky-diving, hand-gliding, hot air ballooning, bungee jumping, gliding and paragliding. The best places for aerosports in India are practiced on the beaches of Goa, Andaman & Nikobar islands, Lakshadweep islands, hill stations in the northern part of India.
Since there is no snow in India, extreme sports like ice climbing, snowboarding, speed skiing etc. are not possible although some amount of skiing is done in the hills of Kashmir, when it snows.
One has to take care of all the potential dangers and involvement in extreme sports. Thrill is an addiction and indulging too much in it, without taking the proper safety and precautions can be a danger to your life.
