Jump, trek, hike and surf to seek thrilling holidays

Compiled by Rashmi Henriques

For thrillseekers, it’s time to blend adventure with your annual summer holiday. Bind your family together with the common thread of adrenaline rush.

Try BASE Jumping in Norway. Preikestolen cliff, also known by the English translations of Preacher’s Pulpit or Pulpit Rock is a massive cliff of 1,982 ft and is an almost flat cliff 25 by 25 meters.

The cliff is a natural tourist attraction as it overlooks the green valleys of the Ryfylke region. The mountains surrounding the cliff reach heights of upto 843 meters and some of the hilltops have plains, which are interspersed with lakes.

The nearby mountain Kjerag (which reaches the height of 1,110 meters, near the bottom of the Lysefjord) is also a very popular hiking destination. While you BASE jump, let the kids hike up the easier hilltops?

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VISA REQUIREMENTS:

In order to travel to Norway on a tourist visa, Indian citizens need a Schengen visa. The Schengen visa is a document showing that you have permission to enter Norway and other Schengen countries for a limited period of 90 days max.

DID YOU KNOW?

BASE JUMPING: Enthusiasts BASE jump from a cliff in Norway. BASE is an acronym that stands for 4 places from which one can jump: building, antenna, span, and Earth (cliff).

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