Looking for a summer getaway ? But , why only relax when you can have once-in-alifetime adventure ? In this story , Himanshu Shukla has brought 10 adventure sports and their destinations you must try . Read on ...
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These sports help inculcate selfreliance , cooperation , ability to work in a team and leadership qualities , whereas better health , improved selfworth and exaggerated confidence are an add-on to it too .
As soon as we hear about adventure sports , the first thing that strikes our head is to live the moments from Christopher McCandless ’ aka Alexander Supertramp ( Into The Wild protagonist ) life ; like climbing steep hills and mountains , spending some days in isolation in some extreme condition like dense forest of Alaska or maybe Antarctica . Although , these just constitute the essence of adventure sport and the list does not end here . There are a lot more than these which do not require you to live in isolation or get yourself enrolled in extreme environmental situations .
Parasailing , Scuba Diving , Rafting , Kiteboarding , Jet Ski are some good sweet quirky fun-filled examples of adventure sports that are a bit easy yet adventurous for an average person to take on .
Some demotivationals like fear , misconceptions , myth floats around adventure sports but it can only be busted and broken when you try it out yourself . Adventure is an indispensable tool to explore the beauty of nature . It has its own charm . Mother Nature has numerous mysteries in her lap and to have an encounter with them , one need to be pretty enthusiastic . When you sport that adventure and the feeling of it , it creates a whole new world of life changing experiences , joyous moments , overcoming fears and monotony , celebrating passion and much more . There is an unique experience involved in every adventure sport but adrenaline rush is the same . Adrenaline is the most powerful drug and pretty addictive as well . It is so addictive that adventure breaks will make their place at the top of your priority list .
Seasoned adventurers believe in thorough training and constant practice and take these adventure sports religiously . They abide by the mantra of staying fit and maintaining a toned and robust body . Though it is a priority for them but that does not conclude we cannot go for adventure sports just because we do not take constant training and are not serious about our fitness to that very extent . Not missing on the earlier mentioned point that , there are many adventure sports that do not require perfection and fitness for participation . What you can do is to try out some fun activities and gradually increase the level of difficulty to tougher and more challenging ones . It may take time but , giving a shot will be worth all your sweat and pain .
Adventure sports have been playing a vital role in the life of people in some countries but sadly , it is a rare sight in India . However , in recent years the popularity of a few adventure sports have increased with the increase of venues and decrease in rates and charges which has made them quite affordable to almost all sections of society .
We Indians often find ourselves content by the fact that we are surrounded by the seas and
ocean , the deserts , forests and of course The Great Himalayas , but , what if we say there is a world inside seas and oceans which is even more beautiful than the filthy one we live in . Consider these large water bodies a playground for deep sea creatures to swim , walk and crawl . But this playground is not just limited to these creatures , you can anyway be their guest and take a stroll down in the waterland to witness the exotic life that breathes in there . To intrigue you further , India has a coastline spreading over 7,000 km bordering by the Bay of Bengal , the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea and these coastlines have more to offer than what you can imagine . Not only they allow you to explore the enthralling world underneath water with its beautiful and beguiling flora and fauna , but there are a lot of other exquisitely winsome sights that you don ’ t want to miss seeing in this life .
As exciting as it may sound , these water sports are not a cup of tea for many . All adventure sports demand some strength and fitness and
Photo : Manish Kumar Lodhi water sports are no different and are easier than trekking or mountain biking but you need dedication and courage more than strength to go about it . Even if you fail in between or decide to opt out ( worst case scenario ), it is a bet that you won ’ t regret your decision and its memories of will keep your grey matter fresh for very long . Enough said ! Let ’ s have a look at a few water sports that you can opt this summer .
Looking for a summer getaway ? But , why only relax when you can have once-in-alifetime adventure ? In this story , Himanshu Shukla has brought 10 adventure sports and their destinations you must try . Read on ...
Kayaking in Rishikesh g
18 June , 2018