Rappelling to stand up paddling: outdoor adventure spots in Chennai you can visit as the city unlocks
The Hindu
As Chennai cautiously unlocks yet again, outdoor fitness and adventure companies get busy, catering to the growing demand for open spaces
On a sultry Sunday afternoon at Kovalam beach, children and adults alike balance on surfboards: some strike poses, while others wobble nervously. Drenched and exhilarated, they are beginners, led by a robust crew of young trainers belonging to a crop of burgeoning surf schools in the village. The fishing village, boasting a curvy coast, drew surfers from across India before the pandemic. Now, despite a year and a half of lockdowns, it is becoming one of India’s hottest surfing destinations with seven schools dedicated to the sport. And, all seven of them are seeing good business ever since restrictions were eased, welcoming travellers from across the country for an interval of sun and sand.More Related News
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