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WHERE: Meru Peak, Garhwal, India DESCRIPTION: This is suitable for experts only, but once you’ve mastered it you’ll experience a sensation between skydiving and bungy jumping as you fly through the air from the highest base jumping platform on the planet, only pulling your parachute at the last possible moment. To start off we recommend a jump course to learn how to handle accelerated free fall. Many skydive centres (including www.skydivedubai.ae) will teach you how to jump, control your weight in the air and handle your parachute. DETAILS: Consult an expert base jumper before you book a trip. Website www. basejumper.com is a good place to start with tips and advice for anyone looking to
get into the sport. When you’re ready, climb to the summit of Meru Peak with companies such as The Mountain Company for Dhs12,200. www.themountaincompany.co.uk WHILE YOU’RE THERE: Visit the capital of Dehradun, where you can see Robber’s Cave (also known as Guchchu Pan). At this beautiful picnic spot surrounded by lush hills, you’ll find a tranquil freshwater stream. Alternatively, head to the area of Mussoorie, beside the Alaknanda River for a bonechilling white water rafting session. www. treknraft.com STAY: Stay in Mussoorie, at the luxe Hotel Nand Residency. In this off-the-beatentrack location you’ll be surrounded by the rugged Himalayan mountains. www. nandresidency.com n
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