Adventure Sports

Adventure means something dangerous or dangerousOne must wear helmet and radios. Do wear long
experience of one's life. The word adventure meanspants and comfortable shoes that provide some ankle
different for different people. Generally, adventuresupport. Don't forget to take water and camera with
implies thrill and excitement, risks and dangers, and theyou to take pictures of your flight.
unexpected and extraordinary experiences. We canParagliding in India:
find lots of adventures in sports. To venture upon; to1 Billing,Kullu,Solang,Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)
run the risk of; to dare to do something dangerous in2 Naukutchiyatal, Nainital
spots is adventurous sports.3 Dayara Bugyal, Dhanolti Ridge, Garhwal
Skiing4 Bedni Bugyal, Kumaon
Skiing is a sport in which participants must travel on5 Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner
skis. Skis is one of a pair of long flat runners of plastic,(Rajasthan)
metal, or wood that curve upward in front and may be6 Matheran (Maharashtra)
attached to a boot for gliding or traveling over snow. ItRock Climbing
is usually played on the mountains slopes covered withRock climbing is not an easy job. Lots and lots of risk
snow.is there in this sport. Rock climbing for some is a sport,
Although skiing is a popular sport today, the first skisbut for the professional rock climbers it is not a sport.
were used as a quick and efficient means ofFor them it is an adventure of the greatest magnitude;
transportation rather than for recreation. It is believedit is a fight against self, against the elements, and the
that skis originated in the Scandinavian nations aboutultimate goal is to reach the summit and return back
5,000 years ago.alive. Rock climbing is a test of strength, concentration
Skiing in India:and coordination as well as skill and technique. A
1 Kufri, Narkanda, Manali (Himachal Pradesh)climber learns from experience that the mountain must
2 Auli, Mundali, Munsiyari, Dayara Bugyal (Uttaranchal)not be taken for granted. Rock Climbing in India, initially
Snow Boardingbegan as training for mountaineering and turned into an
Snow boarding is traced back in 1960's. it is a winterexciting sport about 15 years ago.
sport. in snowboarding riders ride a fiberglass board,Hills suitable for Rock Climbing in India:
just like a skateboard with a feet strapped on it ,and1 Sonmarg in Kashmir
sliding down a ski slope or a particularly designed pipe.2 Gangotri in Garhwal, Uttaranchal
Most of the people compare snowboarding to skiing.3 Dumdama, Dhauj and Nuh in Aravali hills
Snowboarding techniques are similar to skateboarding4 Mumbra and Dudha in Western Ghats
and surfing than to skiing.5 Manali Valley, Manikaran and the Rohtang Pass in
For safety one must use:HP
1 Helmet6 Mount Abu and Sariska in Rajasthan
2 Wrist guard7 Chamundi Hills.in Karnataka
3 Impact shortsIce Climbing
4 Knee padsIce climbing is generally climbing of ice formations, such
Snow Boarding in India:as icefalls and frozen waterfalls. Now a days artificial
1 Kufri and Manali [H.P.]ice climbing is also available through the artificial
2 Auli, Mundali, Dayara Bhugyal and Munsiyaristructures of ice walls. Climbing is normally done
[Uttranchal].through the use of ice axes and crampons. In recent
River Raftingyears ice climbing has become the fastest growing
River rafting is a water sports in order to thrill andsports of India.
excite the raft passengers. It is one of the earliestRegions suitable for Ice Climbing in India:
means of transportation, used for shipping people,1 Mt Abu, Rajasthan
hunting, and transferring food. Rafting is one of the2 Pachmarhi in central India
earliest means of transportation, used as a means for3 Gangotri gorge
shipping people, hunting, and transferring food4 Town of Badami and north of Hampi
River Rafting in India:Angling
1 Ganges (Ganges River) and its tributariesAngling is the act, process, or the art of fishing with the
2 Zanskar River, Himachal Pradeshhelp of a hook and line and usually a rod. It requires a
Paraglidinglot of patience and ability to keep still and quite for
Paragliding is a sport in which a person jumps from anhours. The basic fishing requires rods, lines, hooks, reel,
aircraft or a high place wearing a triangular parachute.flies spinners, spoons, and bait-in the form of worms,
It is a dare to fly high to touch the sky. In simple wordspaste or other lure. Light, waterproof clothing,
it is the activity of flying by means ofwaterproof shoes or light sandals, sunscreen, alight hat
paragliders.Paragliding is introduced in India as late as inand dark glasses are necessary.
1991-92.While paragliding no special clothing is required.