Ms. Niharika Nigam, Director-Business Development, Jumpin Heights
Th Covid slump aside, Adventure Sports have been gaining momentum. For travel, people are now preferring experiential tourism or spending on activities and experiences. This is most likely due to a number of factors, including the increased exposure through social media, the novelty factor, the adrenaline rush and the positive mental and physical health advantages of indulging in extreme sports.
It is as thrilling as it is unique: one has to push themselves beyond their limits. Here’s a quick look at what makes these special:
Enhances mental strength:
At first impression, adventure sports may not appear to be everyone’s cup of tea, but all it takes is the determination to push oneself outside of one’s comfort zone and the will to test the unusual and enjoy life to the fullest. It can be a mental battle to stand on the edge of a cliff from a formidable height, such as during bungee jumping, but it’s you versus your fears, and you have the chance to battle it out! Regularly indulging in such extreme sports forces one to learn to be calm amidst the chaos and creates a penchant to emerge victorious.
Boost self-esteem:
It’s been proven that participating in these mind-bending sports boosts confidence and self-esteem. As your mental power and capacity to overcome your anxieties are pushed to the limit through these sports, your belief in yourself improves manifold. It may also have something to do with the adrenaline rush—a known mood elevator. With the newfound vitality and passion that these adventure sports give, you may be more inclined to better embrace every aspect of your life. You won’t know your true potential unless you push yourself to the limit, and adventure sports are all about doing the same. Allow yourself to find what is truly within you by breaking through the barriers that have held you back.
Bathing in Nature:
We often forget how therapeutic nature can be while staying busy in our concrete jungles. There is nothing quite like it. Just try taking a walk amidst nature to know; then imagine how much that that raises exponentially when you cherish nature through such novel experience. Think soaring through the air as you Bungy jump amidst the lush mountains of Rishikesh or fly through the stunning valley during a flying fox. There is nothing quite like it!