Top 10 Adventure Sports With Name

Overview

Tracking

Tracking is only for those people who have sound physical and mental health because it needs a lot of stamina and strength, both physical and mental. Tracking is a way to enjoy a long journey across difficult and isolated places and includes passing through jungles on foot, climbing mountains without any aid, and crossing dense forests on foot.

The main advantage of tracking is that it makes the tracker physically and mentally strong and healthy. The rock hopping, trail, and ascending hills for a long time give them a good workout,  cardio fitness and agility, which is very useful for every tracker.

In India, there are mainly six states in the Himalayan range which organise trekking, such as Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Some of the most famous tracking places are:

• Kashmir Great Lake Trek
• Chandar Trek
• Stok Kangri
• Hampi Pass Trek
• Rupin Pass Trek
• Buran Ghati Trek
• Pin Parvati Trek
• Kartal Trek
• Bhrigu Lake Trek
• Har Ki Dun Trek
• Kang Yasta
• Bali Pass Trek

These are some of the treks in India, and anyone planning an adventure trip can choose any of these treks, which will definitely provide them not only the thrill and sanction but also good physical and mental health.

The different treks are available in India for different seasons. In winter, the most suitable treks are Chopta Chandrashila Trek, Chadar Frozen River Trek, Brahmatal Trek, Auli Snow Sking, Dayara Bugyal Trek and Nag Tinna Trek. In summer, the tracker can visit Pangarchulla Peak Trek, Dzo Jongo Peak and Gaumukh Tapovan Trek.

For the Monsoon season, the best treks are Friendship Peak Expedition, Hampta Pass Trek, Dzo Jongo Peak and Valley of Flowers Trek. In the Autumn season, the trekker can go to the Bhrigu Lake Trek, the Hampta Pass Trek, the Pin Bhaba Pass Trek and the Everest Base Camp Trek.

If you have sufficient time, energy and strength, you must plan an adventure trip, which is trekking, which is full of thrill and sanction if planned with a trekking planner or in a group. This activity can be taken up in any season as described above. Tracking has a place among the thirteen most famous adventure sports in India.

Hang Gliding

Developed late in 1960, Hang Gliding is an air sport. For this sport, the large wings are made of light fabric and are held in a simple but strong frame. The light fabric helps in flying the glider, whereas the strong frame keeps them safe from falling. The glider is called a pilot who is tightly tied to this frame before launching the glide in the air or jumping in the air from downhill.

Their wings aid the glider to flow in the air properly and safely. When the glider wants to change his direction, he shifts his body in the direction he wants to move.  It is very easy and safe for the pilot to land even on the hood of the car. The world record of gliding is in the name of an American glider who covered nearly 764 km and completed this task in about eleven hours.

The Best Places in India for Hand Gliding are:

• Nandi Hills
• Bir Billing
• Manali
• Kamshat
• Nanital
• Mussoorie
• Pawna
• Panchgani
• Yumthang
• Dharamshala

This is one of the best adventure and thrilling sports in India, which is getting more attention among the tourists and participants who don’t have a fear of height and also have a strong heart and sound health.

White water river rafting

White water rafting is also known as river rafting, which is an outdoor activity/sport done for fun, thrill and sanction. This adventure sport has a long history since 1811 when it was attempted to participate in the Snake River without any training, equipment, or experience.

At that time, the river was very difficult and dangerous. Then this sport was named “The Mad River”. From that time, it has gained popularity among tourists and participants. Since 1950, this sport has been recognised by the general public, and since then, a large number of tourists have been excited to enjoy this sport. In 1940, Slyde Smith successfully took up a river rafting trip on the river.

The Known Places in India for River Rafting are:

• Kundalika River
• Kullu Manali
• Barapole
• Rishikesh
• Kameng River
• Yamuna River
• Indus River
• Lohit River
• Brahmaputra River
• Toms River
• Teesta River
• Zanskar River
• Spiti River
• Alaknanda River
• Bhagirathi River

There are also the famous clubs in India that organise River Rafting in different seasons. Some of them are:

Famous Clubs for River Rafting in India 

• Rishikesh River Rafting
• Shivpuri River Rafting Point
• River Rafting Kullu Manali
• White World Expedition
• Camp Ganga Vatika Rishikesh
• Paddle India
• Red Chilly Adventure
• Explore Watersports Rishikesh
• Good Wave Adventure
• Outbound Adventure

Though River Rafting is full of thrill and excitement, we should also not forget that it is a very risky activity, and therefore, we should go for river rafting with some reputed rafting clubs. We should also verify that the proper guidelines issued in this regard by the competent authorities are followed by that club.

Paragliding

It is a very famous sport of parachute flying with the design to increase the capacity of gliding. The work of Paragliding was started in the year 1964, but became famous and popularly used in 1970. The pilot of the glider is required to sit in a harness and have control of the wings through the lines fixed to the trailing edge of the glider, which are used to change the direction of the glider.

These lines also help in increasing and decreasing the speed of the glider. Generally, it also helps in taking off and landing the glider from hills. It can also be launched from the plain ground via towing with a winch. The normal speed of the glider is between 19 and 20 Km per hour.

The Known Places for Paragliding in India 

• Bir Billing
• Nandi hills
• Manali
• Gandikota
• Yelagiri
• Kamshat
• Mussoorie
• Shillong
• Panchgani
• Nanital
• Sanasar
• Ranikhet
• Aranbol
• Spiti
• Garhwal
• Satpura
• Pavagadh Hills

Gradually, this sport is getting more and more famous among tourists and paragliders. The government of India, along with different states, are making excellent efforts to promote this sport and invite a large number of tourists to visit for this sport.

Mountain Biking 

Mountain Biking is a sport full of thrill and sanction which needs a lot of stamina and strength from the rider. This is a very popular sport not only in India but across the world. In mountain biking, the rider goes from different, unusual roads like forests and mountains on a bicycle for thrill and enjoyment. In this sport, the rider uses a specially designed bicycle.

For getting more experience, the rider rides on the Himalayan range, which provides him with complete confidence, thrill and enjoyment, for which a rider needs to take some risk because of uneven and dangerous roads. So the rider has to take complete training from a recognised institution or club. For sport, the rider needs strong muscles which can easily absorb huge amounts of oxygen. According to the Outdoor Industry Foundation, about 42 million people participate in mountain biking every year.

Best Places for Mountain Biking in India

• Spiti Valley
• Manali Leh Route
• Nandi hills
• Himachal Pradesh
• Kangra Valley
• Ladhak
• Karnataka
• Munnar
• Sikkim
• Garhwal
• Leh Zanskar Route

These are not exclusive adventure sports in India, but there are many others like bungee jumping, ski jumping, scuba diving, rock climbing and much more. A large number of tourists visit India to enjoy this sport. This sport is taken up in all seasons, but the bicycle riding clubs avoid this sport during the rainy season and extreme summer and winter.

Conclusion

In this article, we touched only the most famous adventure sports though there are several other adventure sports also in which the people of the world participate or watch. These adventure sports give thrill and satisfaction to both the participants and others. Lots of adventure sports are organised in India, like tracking, mountaineering, paragliding, hang gliding, bungee jumping, white water river rafting and much more.

These spots are organised at various levels by the state government, central government and other sports organisations in India. There are also organised at an international level, where participants visit from different parts of the world.

FAQ on 10 Adventure Sports

1. What is Trekking?

Trekking is a long-distance walk, often done on mountains or forest trails. It involves exploring nature, camping, and crossing rugged terrains.

Who can do it?

Anyone with basic fitness.

2. What is Scuba Diving?

Scuba diving allows you to explore underwater life using breathing equipment.

Best places

• Goa
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Lakshadweep

3. What is River Rafting?

River Rafting is sailing on fast-flowing rivers in inflatable boats. It provides high thrill with rapid waves.

Famous locations

• Rishikesh
• Kullu-Manali

4. What is Paragliding?

It is a flying sport where you glide from hills using a parachute-like glider.

Popular spots

• Bir Billing
• Kamshet

5. What is Bungee Jumping?

In this sport, you jump from a height tied to an elastic rope, providing a thrilling free fall.

6. What is Rock Climbing?

Rock climbing is using ropes and harnesses to climb natural or artificial rock surfaces.

Types

• Bouldering
• Sport Climbing
• Traditional Climbing

7. What is Zip Lining?

Zip lining is sliding down a steel rope using a cable and harness, usually between two cliffs or trees.

8. What is Skiing?

Skiing is sliding over snow using long flat boards called skis.

Best in India

• Gulmarg

9. What is Mountain Biking?

It involves cycling on tough terrains like forests, hills, and dirt trails.

Gear Needed

Helmet, knee guards, mountain bike.

10. What is Skydiving?

Skydiving is jumping from an airplane and free-falling before opening the parachute.

Suitable for

Adventurers who love height thrills.