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New Delhi: In a feat that goes far beyond adventure tourism, Divya Singh, a young woman from Uttar Pradesh, has completed a journey most seasoned explorers would hesitate to attempt. Starting from Kathmandu, she cycled all the way to Everest Base Camp, battling extreme weather, high-altitude conditions, and unforgiving terrain. Her achievement has quickly gone viral, inspiring thousands online. What makes this expedition remarkable is not just the destination, but the sheer effort behind it. Ov ...Read More >
Goa, March 31: A terrifying parasailing incident in Goa has gone viral after a tourist narrowly escaped serious injury when a cable snapped mid-air during a water sports activity near Baga Beach. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has raised fresh concerns over the safety standards of adventure tourism in the region. According to reports, the tourist was enjoying a parasailing ride when the supporting rope suddenly broke, causing him to fall into the sea. Fortunately, the parachute slowed ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir is ideally placed as a destination for adventure tourism activities. Addressing the 17th Annual Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) Convention at SKICC here, Omar Abdullah also said that while adventure tourism thrives on adrenaline, it must never compromise on safety or sustainability, an official press release said. The four-day event being held in Srinagar from December 17 to 20, 2025, is ...Read More >
Shimla: The third edition of the Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo took off on Saturday in Junga, situated around 35 kilometres from Shimla.The four-day event features a Paragliding Pre-World Cup and Pre-Asian League Championship, drawing nearly 60 pilots from countries including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, and Finland, along with participants from 10 Indian states.Naresh Chauhan, principal media advisor to chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, inaugurated the fest ...Read More >
Olena Byko took the breathtaking 117-metre plunge from the iconic Jumpin Heights platform at the Shivpuri Bungee Jumping Centre in Rishikesh. An 83-year-old British woman has become a global internet sensation after a video of her fearlessly completing India's highest bungee jump went viral, inspiring viewers with her vibrant spirit and proving that adventure knows no age limit. Olena Byko took the breathtaking 117-metre plunge from the iconic Jumpin Heights platform at the Shivpuri Bungee Jum ...Read More >
The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with ABVIMAS Manali, conducted a six-day paragliding refresher course to promote safe and sustainable adventure tourism across Jammu, including Aithem, Surinsar, and Sanasar. The Tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir is working to introduce Paragliding at various locations, especially in the Jammu region, as many areas in Jammu are suitable for this activity. The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu organised a six-day refresher course for its per ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 14 (ANI): Athletes from the host state Tamil Nadu stamped their authority on the final day of Kadal Kondattam, India's premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep of medals in all categories of Kitesurfing and Sea Swimming. Building on their 21-medal haul from the previous day, Tamil Nadu athletes clinched all 12 medals at stake on Sunday, concluding the festival in emphatic style. The day featured Kitesurfing Men's Open, Sea Swimming Men's and ...Read More >
Tuticorin (T.N.), Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Athletes from the host state Tamil Nadu established their authority on the final day of Kadal Kondattam, India's premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep of medals in all categories of Kitesurfing and Sea Swimming competitions here on Sunday. With this superb performance, Tamil Nadu built on their 21-medal haul from the previous day, clinching all 12 medals at stake on Sunday, concluding the festival in emphatic style. The day featured Kitesurf ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 14 (ANI): Athletes from the host state Tamil Nadu stamped their authority on the final day of Kadal Kondattam, India's premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep of medals in all categories of Kitesurfing and Sea Swimming. Building on their 21-medal haul from the previous day, Tamil Nadu athletes clinched all 12 medals at stake on Sunday, concluding the festival in emphatic style. The day featured Kitesurfing Men's Open, Sea Swimming Men's and ...Read More >
Shillong, Aug 8 (UNI) In a major boost to water sports and adventure tourism, Meghalaya will soon set up India's first Slalom Course at Umtham River, Ri-Bhoi district, said Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. On Thursday, the Cabinet approved the proposed acquisition of 14.6 acres of land along the Umtham River from Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (MIDFC) to develop the country's only dedicated Slalom Course. Slalom is a thrilling water sport where kayakers race against the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from th ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18: Extreme sports influencer Andreas Tonelli recently died in a biking accident. It is learnt that the extreme mountain biker allegedy died on Tuesday, July 15, after falling from the Dolomites. He was 48 years old. The alleged incident occurred when Andreas Tonelli died after he fell more than 600 feet in a biking accident near Piz Duleda, in the Italian Alps. According to a report in L'Unione Sarda, the accident occurred when Andreas Tonelli was on a solo outing in the Dolomites ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh formally welcomed back two mountaineering teams that successfully summited Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro at a ceremony held at South Block, New Delhi. The Everest expedition marked the 60th anniversary of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi. It was conducted in collaboration with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalga ...Read More >
Amravati: Tourists are now enjoying a panoramic view of the picturesque Chikhaldara, which is surrounded by mountains and green forests. Paramotoring has been started by the Maharashtra Forest Department along with Paramotoring pilot Ashish Tomar at Chikhaldara in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. A lot of tourists, who especially love adventure sports, visit Chikhaldara. Because of paramotoring, tourists can enjoy the view of the the deep valley at Bhimkund, Gavilgad Fort, Skywalk Point, C ...Read More >
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