10 Things To Do In And Around Bengaluru For Adventure Lovers

OT Staff

Quad Biking

Dirt Mania Outdoor Adventures provides ATVs for thrillseekers looking to go offroading. Guests will be given safety training and can ride both the single-seater and double-seater quad bikes.

A person on a quad bike | Shutterstock

Soap Football

Located 35 kilometres from Bengaluru in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the soap football arena mixes soccer with a wet and soapy twist. The sport not only burns calories but also acts as a stress-buster for Bengalurians.

Soap football involves a lot of slipping and sliding | soapfootballchennai/Instagram

River Rafting

The Kaveri, Kabini and Kali rivers of Karnataka are ideal for river rafting experiences. Head to Dandeli, Bheemeshwari and Kodagu (Coorg) for this exhilarating experience.

Whitewater rafting in Dandeli | Shutterstock

Hiking

Join the Bangalore Mountaineering Club or Karnataka Hikes for a range of one- to two-day treks like the Kudremukha Trek, Avani Betta Trek, Gundibande Trek and Tadiandamol Trek, to name a few.

A hiker doing the Kudremukha Trek | Shutterstock

Rock Climbing

There are lots of indoor climbing gyms in Bengaluru, such as Elevate, Equilibrium and Let’s Play Climbing. If you want to get outdoors, consider Ramanagara, the Avathi Hills, Hampi and Badami.

Badami is a climber's paradise | Shutterstock

Paragliding

There’s only one perfect spot for paragliding near Bengaluru: Nandi Hills. Located some 56 kilometres from the city, the scenic views while doing this adrenaline-pumping activity are unmatched.

Paragliding in the Nandi Hills | Shutterstock

Paintballing

Paintball X, the Paintball Arena in Jakkur and Dirt Mania Outdoor Adventures are the premier destinations for shooting your loved ones with dye-filled gelatine capsules.

Paintball involves the use of low-energy air weapons to hit people with spherical dye-filled gelatin capsules | Shutterstock

Microlight Flying

Microlight aeroplanes are small two-seaters that are suitable for a joy ride in the skies. Head to the Jakkur Aerodrome to learn the basics and perform simple manoeuvres.

Microlight flying involves small two-seater aeroplanes | Shutterstock

Karting

This is for all the Formula 1 fans. The Torq03, the Kart 2 Café and Grips Go Karting are some of the many places in and around Bengaluru that offer the thrill of getting behind the wheel and going fast.

Karting is the first step for wannabe Formula One drivers | Shutterstock

Ziplining

Jungle Trailz offers ziplining experiences where people are harnessed onto a ropeway and propelled by gravity from one side to another. Nandi Hills is also a suitable location for this adventure sport.

A woman on a zipline | Shutterstock

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