5 Must try mountain sports in India!

International Mountain Day is celebrated on the 11th of December all over the world to create awareness of the importance of mountains in life. Mountains hold great importance in our country's culture and you must try these mountain sports in India to show your love for the high-altitude terrains.

India is a country with serene and high-altitude mountains. From the Himalayan ranges in the north to the Nilgiri mountains in the south and Purvanchal ranges in the east to the Western Ghats in the west, India holds great significance for mountains. When you have so many mountains around, you cannot resist trying mountain sports. We have got you some interesting mountain sports in India to try out across various destinations.

1. Mountaineering

Mountaineering tops the list of mountain sports amongst Indians because you need not be a pro to climb the mountains. India has several small trails for beginners and high-altitude mountain ranges for professionals. Karnala fort trek, Ragmachi fort trek, and Kalsubai fort trek in Maharashtra are some easy treks to begin with.

2. Bungee Jumping

If you wanna get some butterflies in your stomach, Bungee jumping is a must-try sport. Jumping from a high top is a lifetime experience and a thrill for risk-takers. Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, which is India's only fixed platform Bungee jumping spot, is a must-try for adventure lovers. You can try Bungee jumping in. Try Gravity Zone in Goa on your next visit.

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3. Mountain Biking

Love riding your bikes on mountain terrains? Mountain Biking is the answer. Enjoy your adventure through the bumpy routes amongst the woods. Track in Singalila Ridge in West Bengal is very popular among mountain bikers. Sikkim also has great terrain to ride your bikes on. Coorg in Karnataka is another spot for mountain biking lovers.

4. Caving

Many of you might not have heard of caving as a sport, but you must jump onto this fun activity if you love to wander in the dark. Caving involves discovering the cave systems and finding out a way through the dense tunnels. You can explore the unexplored caves of the Northeastern states of Meghalaya and Mizoram.

5. Paragliding

If you love to fly high like a bird and enjoy a scenic view, paragliding is an adventure for you. It is very famous across all the high-altitude destinations across India. Bir Billing, Himachal, in the North, Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu, in the South, and Kamshet, Maharashtra, in the west are some of the places to try Paragliding.

Head to these destinations and trill over the mountain sports in India!

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