A visual starting point for action sports in India: understand the disciplines, find active regions and continue with useful tutorials.
Explore the guide ↓Scroll through a quick visual guide to recognise each discipline and find a safe first step.
01SK8Ride, turn, use ramps and build tricks on a skateboard.
Deck · griptape · trucks · wheels · bearings · hardware · skate shoes · helmet and pads
Photo: BhopalSB
02BMXA compact bicycle discipline covering park, street, flatland and racing.
BMX bike · helmet · gloves · flat shoes · knee pads · pegs · pump · repair kit
Photo: Red Bull India ↗
03DHControlled speed, carving and sliding on paved descents.
Longboard deck · stable trucks · wheels · bearings · full-face helmet · slide gloves · pads
Photo: Mid-day ↗
04DNCFlowing footwork, cross-steps and freestyle moves on a longboard.
Long dance deck · responsive trucks · soft wheels · bearings · skate shoes · helmet and pads
05SNWDescending snow-covered slopes using edge control and body position.
Board · bindings · boots · helmet · goggles · waterproof layers · gloves · avalanche kit*
Photo: SnowboardProCamp / CLEW ↗
06SRFRiding ocean waves with paddle strength, timing and wave awareness.
Soft-top beginner board · hard board · leash · fins · wax · rash guard or wetsuit · sunscreen
Photo: The New Indian Express ↗
07LINEBalancing on webbing near the ground; highlining takes that skill to height.
Webbing · tree protection · tension system · backup · harness* · leash* · rigging hardware*
Photo: BhopalSB Junglee Crew
08MTBOff-road cycling across trails, climbs and technical descents.
Trail or downhill bike · helmet · gloves · eye protection · knee and elbow pads · repair kit · water
Photo: Pinkbike / Gitesh Gupta ↗
09CLBMoving across rock or climbing walls with technique and problem-solving.
Climbing shoes · chalk bag · crash pad · harness · helmet · rope · belay device · carabiners
Photo: Golden Boulders ↗
10PKRunning, jumping, vaulting and landing efficiently through spaces.
Grippy shoes · flexible clothing · water · first-aid kit · training mats · safe practice space
Photo: Condé Nast Traveller India ↗
Filter the directory by sport and state. Hover a map marker to find its listing, then open the place directly in Google Maps.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Janwaar, Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Chintamani, Karnataka
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Delhi, Delhi
Sonipat, Haryana
Dhelpur, Punjab
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Hyderabad, Telangana
Goa, Goa
Vadodara, Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Puducherry, Puducherry
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Pune, Maharashtra
Pune, Maharashtra
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Assagao, Goa
Aizawl, Mizoram
Maligaon, Assam
Dharmabanda, Odisha
Mulki, Karnataka
Kodi Bengre, Karnataka
Gokarna, Karnataka
Covelong, Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Puducherry, Puducherry
Varkala, Kerala
Kovalam, Kerala
Arambol, Goa
Ramchandi, Odisha
Devgad, Maharashtra
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Hampi, Karnataka
Badami, Karnataka
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Delhi NCR, Delhi / Haryana
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
Sethan, Himachal Pradesh
Solang, Himachal Pradesh
Auli, Uttarakhand
Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh
Leh, Ladakh
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Bir, Himachal Pradesh
Shillong, Meghalaya
Gangtok, Sikkim
Munnar, Kerala
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Nandi Hills, Karnataka
Parsik Hill, Maharashtra
Lonavala, Maharashtra
Hampi, Karnataka
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Auroville, Tamil Nadu
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Delhi, Delhi
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Pune, Maharashtra
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
This is a working discovery directory, not a guarantee of access or operating status. Natural and seasonal areas may need guides, permits, suitable weather or advanced experience. Check locally before travelling.
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Tricks, riders and technique
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Setup, carving and riding
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Dance and freestyle fundamentals
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First turns to tricks
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Technique and wave knowledge
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Setup and fundamentals
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Rigging systems and testing
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Skills, maintenance and trails
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Technique and training
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