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ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE
Adventure Tourism in Karnataka
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arnataka offers multiple adventure activities that
are as diversified as its landscapes whether it’s on
land, in the sky above, upon the hills or even under
the sea. There are plenty of options for adventure in
Karnataka. Hardcore Thrill seekers can satiate their
appetite for adventure by indulging in skydiving and for
the ones looking for a leisurely activity, there is cycling.
From the Nilgiri mountains to spotting endangered
animals in the famed national parks and from its vast
coastline that supports numerous water sports activities to
skydiving, there is no limitation of options in Karnataka.
skydivers should go for Tandem diving with
professionals. Static skydiving is relatively less
expensive and risky as compared to Tandem skydiving. In
Static skydiving, adventurers have a free fall from an
aircraft and parachute opens almost immediately after the
fall. Accelerated Freefall is the fastest way to experience
the solo free-fall, normally from 10,000 to 15,000 feet
above ground level. Whether the person is a novice or an
adventure buff, proper training is required to experience
every genre of skydiving. The diversity of view that comes
in front of eyes is beautiful. One will come across the
palaces, colonial architecture, hills and much more.
Read on for the adventure activities that should be
experienced on an adventure trip to Karnataka.
Places where one can experience skydiving in
Karnataka: Mysore
Skydiving
Best Time : Every season except monsoon season is
Picture this, leaping out of a plane at an elevation of perfect to do skydiving in Karnataka
9000-10000 feet like a bird. Feeling of floating amongst
the clouds and seeing the bird’s eye view of the Mysore Altitude
city is ecstatic. Mysore in Karnataka is listed amongst the Static Jump: 3,500 Ft- 4,500 Ft
top destination to experience skydiving and it is gaining Tandem: 9,000 Ft - 10,000ft
momentum every year. There are multiple types of Accelerated: 10,000 Ft - 15,000ft
skydiving that one can experience in Karnataka-
static, tandem or accelerated free-fall. First-time
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