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It tends to get pretty monotonous and predictable when resolutions stick to the usual weight loss promise,being nice,thankful,etc etc.

Bored of the nine to five rut? Then this year block a date with adventure

It tends to get pretty monotonous and predictable when resolutions stick to the usual weight loss promise,being nice,thankful,etc etc. This year,why not tweak the rules and do things out of the box like fly high,touch the horizon and keep that adrenaline rushing by signing up for some great adventure trips. And we have a list right here for you:

PARAGLIDING: This indeed is an incredible adventure sport. The thrill of flying like a bird in the sky is always an exhilarating and liberating experience. A relatively new aero-sort,paragliding is steadily gaining popularity,especially in Himachal Pradesh where it has emerged as a major charm for tourists who wish to enjoy it as they visit the scenic State.

Where: Bir and Billing in Kangra district,Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur,and Solang Valley in Kullu district.

When: May to June,August to November

CYCLING: There is no place to see less of the world than from the seat of a car,said Eric Newby in his Himalayan classic ‘A short walk in the Hindu Kush’ published in 1956,and it is so true: it’s from the seat of a bike we get to see a 360 degree view of the world,smell it,see it,and feel it. Cycling not only helps you explore and experience the world in an intimate and exotic manner,but lets you absorb it slow and tastefully. Journey by one of the oldest mode of transportation,cycle allows locomotion possibility at your own pace. The more time you give,the more lasting the experience in your memories.

Where: Forest area near Sukhna Lake,Trek of Bhojnagar and Nainatikkar (50 kms from Chandigarh) is unexplored.

When: Round the year

ROCK CLIMBING: If you’re looking for that adrenaline boost,then mountaineering is your call. Rock climbing is a sport where a climber ties himself with a rope using carabiners and harness. A beginner can start climbing indoors and then carry it on a real rock.

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Where: There are many clubs that organise rock climbing,like the Himalayan Institute of Adventure Sports in Manali. Even Kanatal Resort in Uttranchal also organises trips for its residents.

When: Except monsoons.

MOTORSPORT: All you need in this sport is a four or two wheeler. It’s one sport that’ll make you crave for more. One can enter in the amateur category and later on join the extreme category.

Where and When: Desert Storm: February 15 to 19 from New Delhi

SJOBA: March 19 to 22 from Chandigarh Raid-de-Himalaya: October 2010 (TBA) from Shimla (TBA).

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FLY A PLANE: You don’t need a license to fly a plane – as a beginner you can enjoy rides,accompanied with a professional pilot.

Where: Patiala Aviation Club,Patiala

When: Throughout the year

The writer is a city based gemmologist and owns adventure club,www.clubfootloose.com. Mail him at solisethi@gmail.com

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