India's Popular Bungee Jumping Spots!

In recent times, the fame of adventure sports like river rafting has gone several notches up, attracting young men and women. Bungee jumping is one adventure sport, which will make adrenaline rush through your body, ultimately giving you a spine-tingling experience! The thrill of free-falling from an unbelievable height is sure to drive anyone crazy besides adventure lovers. Many people in India think that there is barely any place in the country that organizes bungee jumping and travel abroad to fulfill their desires. This blog will prove that view wrong! Here are the most popular bungee jumping spots in India,

Bangalore: Experience the thrill of jumping from an 80-feet high jumping pad stationed at Kanteerva stadium set up by Ozone Adventures. This exciting adventure sport is also organized every year by Xtreme Sports in Palace Grounds where the crane is set up at a height of 150 feet.       

Rishikesh: If you are someone who has the nerve to jump from a height that is more than 150 feet, then head to Rishikesh. Located in Mohanchatti, the bungee jumping station is set up at an unbelievable height of 270 feet.

Goa: Gravity Zone, a popular adventure sports club, has stationed an 83-feet high bungee jumping crane at Baga beach. If you are planning for a vacation to Goa, then don’t miss this adventure.

Delhi: India’s capital city has loads to offer for adventure enthusiasts! An 130-feet high mobile crane has been set up at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by Wanderlust Travels to encourage bungee jumpers.

Top 4 River Rafting Destinations in India!

Nowadays, youngsters expect something extraordinary when it comes to planning a vacation. They decide upon a tourist destination only if it offers recreational, adventurous sporting activities like bungee jumping and more apart from featuring the usual sightseeing places. Recently, water sports, especially river rafting has gained great popularity among teenagers. India is one country where you can find numerous river rafting places. Scroll below to learn the most popular ones and a few safety tips,

Ganges River, Rishikesh:  Adventure is something everyone wishes to experience at least once in their lifetime. On that note, this top river rafting destination lets you experience the best adventurous trip you’ve ever had. The choices are plenty when it comes to choosing river rapids. Choose from the most thrilling rapids, which include Roller Coaster, Double Trouble, and Golf Course.

Tip 1: Based on the rafting difficulty, this water sports is classified into 6 grades. Choose from the grades as per your capability. It is not advisable for beginners to choose grades 5 or 6.

Indus River, Ladakh: Rafting in the Indus River amidst picturesque cliffs and snow-covered peaks will give you a completely unique experience. The water levels rise to its maximum in the late August, so now is the time for you to plan a trip.

Tip 2: Make sure that you are rightly equipped with all kinds of rafting gear, including wetsuit, gloves, life jackets, safety river gear knots.

Brahmaputra River, Tuting: For ultimate rafting action, choose Brahmaputra, which wildly flows from Tuting to Pasighat. With grade-4 rating, this river has loads to offer for experienced rafters, making their expedition unforgettable.

Tip 3: It is advisable that you carry all your personal stuffs like cell phones, wallets, camera and more in a tightly sealed, water-resistant plastic bag. If you wish to capture live action, then carry a video camera, which is impact- and water-resistant.

Tons River, Gharwal: With river rapids as high as grade 5, Tons River is cited as one of the most challenging river rafting destinations in India. Though it has grade 3 and 4 river rapids for amateurs, the river is best suited for expert river rafters. 

Tip 4: To keep your vision clear in extreme conditions, wear a durable prescription eyewear that comes with head straps. You can opt for polarized lenses, which will help eliminate the glare of the water surface.