Best Adventure Activities in Chennai

Chennai is known for its beaches, temples and authentic South Indian food, but would you have imagined some of the best adventure activities happening in Chennai. Chennai has almost everything you need for a fun filled, adventurous weekend, right from wall climbing to parasailing and a lot more. Things2do has curated a list of some of the best adventure activities in and around Chennai.

If you are someone who thrives on an adrenaline rush, then you must check out these adventure activities in Chennai.

1Wall Climbing

If you’re bored of trekking, then you must try wall climbing instead. Head to Kambakkam- a small village located about 100 km from Chennai that’s perfect for rock climbing. Kambakkam is where beginners as well as experienced climbers can have a fun-filled climbing experience. If you aren’t comfortable with outdoor treks, you could always first try with indoor/ artificial wall climbing at Fit Rock Arena.

2Parasailing

Another activity that you shouldn’t miss in Chennai is parasailing. Experience a unique view of the beach. Head to Marina beach or Covelong this weekend to try out parasailing. The charges differ but start at around Rs. 700 for 10-15 minutes.

3Paramotoring

Fly high in the sky with paramotoring! Not very different from paragliding, the only major difference is that paramotoring is considered a safer option since it’s associated with a motor that makes manoeuvering and launching easy. At Adventure Aerosports, you can book a session online or you can directly call them.

4Off Roading

Prepare for mud, water, potholes and other obstacles for your off roading experience. Many places offer a learning session first for you to get comfortable with the vehicle, terrain, etc. At Adventure Zone, off road sports and many other places, the prices start from Rs. 800 onwards.

5Scuba Diving 

If you’re a water baby, scuba diving is the perfect adventure sport for you. Scuba diving is a great form of therapy if you enjoy watersports. You can try scuba diving in Chennai at Covelong Beach, as it is a gem for watersports. You might need to undergo a little training if you’re a newbie to get used to the equipments used  

6Surfing

Surfing is all about understanding the waves. At Covelong beach, you can learn to surf at Bay of Life- the first surfing school in Chennai—or you can also book a session at Surf Turf where you will be taught the basics like balancing on the surfboard. You can book a session directly from their website.

7Kayaking

Yet another water sport in Chennai for water lovers is kayaking. And since Chennai is known for its beaches, it just makes perfect sense! At Bay of Life surf school and Surf Turf near Covelong, you can book a kayaking session according to your liking. If you are a beginner, you will need a trained professional who can teach you the basic skills needed. The sessions range from Rs.1000 onwards. 

With the best adventure activities checklist made for you, now all you have to do is visit them! So spend a day in Chennai doing adventure this weekend and check out the happpendings in Namma Chennai on their Instagram page @thingstodoinchennai.

by Komal Bhui

Content Writer at Things2do