It is surreal to grip life with a cable-rope, or a landing parachute. Adrenaline junkies seek their high by dangling between life and the unknown. There is something ineffable about leaping off a cliff with nothing but a parachute bag on the back to your rescue.
Adventure sports in India entail a number of water-based and air-based activities. Every year thousands of adrenaline junkies are attracted to these scenic, quaint towns.
[1] Mysore, Karnataka
The hub of skydiving in Mysore is located at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. The destinations of Sri Chamundeshwari Ammanavari and Somanathapura Temple attract a number of pilgrim travelers and history enthusiasts from all over the country. The quaint town also attracts thrill seekers since it is one of the hotspots for skydiving in India.
Cost: The price of tandem diving begins from INR 35000 in Mysore.
Height: 9000 to 10000 feet
[2] Deesa, Gujarat
Gujarat Tourism added a feather in its hat by developing its own hub for skydiving in the town of Deesa. The scenic lakeside city caught the attention of the Sports Authority of Gujarat and a drop zone for skydiving was established. The Athletics Expert of Gujarat has intended to enable development of other adventure sports in the state.
Cost: Team tandem diving costs around INR 35000.
Height: 3500 to 4000 feet
[3] Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
Pondicherry is a haven for nature buffs and beach-heads. Known for Auroville and Aurobindo Ashram, the city attracts a number of tourists throughout the year for multiple reasons. The city is also famed for being one of the hubs for adventure sports in India including scuba diving and skydiving. Skydiving at this scenic city will enable you to experience the picturesque sight of the tryst of the land and sea aerially.
Cost: Tandem dive starts from INR 27000
Height: 10000 feet
[4] Aamby Valley, Maharashtra
Mumbaikars need to wander about to other states for a thrilling taste of flying. Ensconced in the heart of the nearest hill station from Mumbai, Aamby Valley in Lonavala offers one of the best spots for skydiving in India, particularly for tandem jump. The self-contained, hill city offers breathtaking views of the valley and lake that can be experienced when you take that plunge.
Cost: Tandem jump on weekdays and weekends costs at least INR 20,000 and INR INR 25,000 respectively.
Height: 10000 feet
[5] Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
The airstrip in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh contains a skydiving facility. You can satiate your hunger for thrill at this spot for skydiving in India that is situated merely a few hours away from Delhi. Two packages are available at this skydiving spot, i.e. a standard tandem jump and jump to remember. In the latter, you can have your experience documented through videos and photographs.
Cost: INR 27025 for a tandem jump and INR 31625 for a jump to remember
Height: 9000 to 10000 feet
[6] Narnaul, Haryana
The skydiving facility in Narnaul is popular among adventure sports enthusiasts. The Bachhod airstrip in Narnaul, Haryana is the only international zone for skydiving in India. Thrill-seekers can pick from two options – tandem jump and static line jump. An hour-long training is provided before the final plunge.
Cost: INR 27500 for tandem jump
Height: 10000 feet
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