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Adrenaline junkies, this one's for you!

Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
Feb 07, 2015 03:52 PM IST

How often do you crave to escape the mundane schedule of life and backpack to a far-off destination? Here's a lowdown on five adventure events in India to watch out for this year.

How often do you crave to escape the mundane schedule of life and backpack to a far-off destination? Is it leisure travel that you desire or some high-on-adrenaline, crazy adventure? If thrill is what you seek, you needn't plan a trip abroad, as India, too, has a host of adventure events and fests to offer. You'd easily be able to strike off motorsport, surfing, paragliding and glacier treks, among many other such sports, from your bucket list.

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Here's a lowdown on five adventure events in India to watch out for this year. So, what are you waiting for? It's time you set out on an exhilarating quest.

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Up for a bike race in the mountains?
Set in the Himalayas, this nine-day mountain bike race takes you around some of the most beautiful and uncharted interiors and forests of the mountains. The race, currently in its 11th edition, covers a distance of 500 kms at a height of 3,250 metres above sea level and has various competitive and non-competitive categories.
When: September 26 to October 4
For details, log on to: www.mtbhimalaya.com

Take this motorsport challenge
Touted as one of the toughest off-road motorsport events in the world, RFC's India Chapter tests the competing off-roaders' driving and vehicle recovery skills under extreme off-road conditions. Would you dare to take up the challenge?



When: July 24-31

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Sky is the limit
After a successful Pre World Cup last year, Kangra will play host to a week of paragliding activity with entrants from around the world fighting for the top honours. Other activities at this World Cup include an air show and hot air ballooning.



When: October 24-31

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Off-road thrills
Started in 1999, Raid-de-Himalaya is an annual event that has enthusiasts from across the world come together to compete for honours in the highest off-road challenge in the world.



When: October (dates yet to be announced)For details, log on to: raid-de-himalaya.com

A trek to remember
Supported by the British Heart Foundation, this challenging trek to the base of Mt Everest provides a unique opportunity to test your endurance, witness the tallest peak in the world and do your bit for a noble cause at the same time. Not just that, you'd experience a breathtaking view as you trek.



When: March 21 to April 7

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