13 New Sports Indians Can Try Out When The Cricket World Cup Is Over

    Who says you need a phoren vacation to get your adrenaline rushing?

    1. Skydiving

    2. Surfing

    Surfing season in India is between May and October, and the first surf schools started surfacing as early as 2004.

    Where: Grab your surfboard and drive down to Goa or Karnataka to catch the really big waves.

    3. Skateboarding

    Skateboarding subculture has been steadily picking up steam ever since Indian youngsters discovered the X-games. The first skatepark opened in Goa in 2003.

    Where: If these guys can find places to skate, then what's your excuse? Seriously though, Bangalore is the place to be if you're a skateboarder.

    4. BMX Biking

    5. Skiing

    6. Rock Climbing

    The sheer vastness of India offers rock climbing lovers many different conditions to practice their sport. And the best part is, it can be done all year round.

    Where: If you're really serious about it, Pune and Hampi are among the most popular spots for rock climbing in India.

    7. Motocross

    Dirt biking is a serious hobby. Acquiring the gear and the right bike can be quite an investment, but that hasn't deterred many riders in India from embracing it.

    Where: If you're genuinely interested in Motocross and dirt biking, you can take your bike for a spin on the tracks in Chennai and Nashik.

    8. Longboarding

    Longboarding differs slightly from skateboarding. The boards are longer, and the emphasis is on cruising downhill. But that doesn't mean it is any less exciting.

    Where: There are quite a few standalone longboarders around the country. India's first longboarding crew has come up in Mumbai, and the scene is growing fast.

    9. White Water Rafting

    10. Hang Gliding/Paragliding

    Paragliding and hang gliding have considerably different equipment, but they offer the same thrill – that of soaring like a bird across the skies.

    Where: The outskirts of Mumbai and Pune offer many services where you can learn paragliding and hang gliding.

    11. Mountaineering

    12. Scuba Diving

    13. Base Jumping

    I have no words to describe base jumping because my balls are in my mouth just watching this video.

    Where: Anywhere! All you need is a tall building or cliff, a parachute and a shit ton of adrenaline. Do remember to pull the parachute. Otherwise it is just... jumping.