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Up in the air: Adventure sport enthusiasts have places to go

Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh or sailing in a hot air balloon in Rajasthan: The choices are many

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Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh is India's paragliding destination. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Namrata Kohli New Delhi
Software professional Abhi Anand has done paragliding in Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh and sailed in a hot air balloon in Pushkar, Rajasthan. “The more you fly, the more you want to fly like a bird and embrace the thrill of the unknown,” said Anand, 27, who lives in Delhi.

Adventure sports options are expanding: You could go bungee jumping or paragliding as tourism picks up in the country. 

“The adventure sports sector has been observing rapid growth (in India). Bir Billing is the second-highest paragliding spot in the world. The paragliding experience at this location takes approximately 20 to

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