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1) Hautes Alpes, France

2) Ölüdeniz, Fethiye, Turkey

3) Seiser Alm, Dolomites, Italy

4) Dune du Pyla, Gironde, France

5) Julian Alps, Tolmin and Bohinj Regions, Slovenia

6) Danyang, South Korea

7) Castelluccio, Umbria, Italy

8) Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

9) Wengen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

10) Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique

But hey, let's not forget some of the great options right next door. Take a look at the amazing Tandem Paragliding options at Lonavla, including the scary as hell Acrobatic Tandem here.

Your sister has already bought your rakhi. Trust us, the moment they were in the shops she grabbed the best one. Because that’s what sisters do. You however will probably wait till Saturday morning, and then dash around the house looking for an envelope to stuff some cash in. But come one, your sister deserves a little more than this. Which is why we have put together the ultimate Raksha Bandhan Gift Ideas list to help you out.

1) Gift her an Art Class

Sisters are just so talented, it is almost unfair! And you could end up with some pretty funky hand-made rakhis next year. No, you can’t give her hand-made money in return. Introduction to Pottery Spray Painting Workshop Sospeso Flower Workshop Paper Quilling for Beginners

2) Gift her a Special Treat

Sisters love pretty things. Which is why they love looking in the mirror :). So if you want to win Best Brother In The Whole World this year, try gifting her an out of the box Experience that will be make her feel special. The Art of Looking Good Everyday Makeup Workshop Tea Appreciation Experience

3) Gift her a new Fitness Idea

Help you sister learn to defend herself. That won’t make you redundant, she’ll tie a rakhi for you, after all there’s a big gift involved :) Introduction to Kalaripayattu Combat Kickboxing Street Fighting

4) Gift her a Baking Workshop

Weekends like this don't come often, so you better not be spending it watching TV at home :) And to make sure you ain't, we've put together the ultimate list of super-awesome things to do in Mumbai.

1) White Water Rafting

Tighten your shorts, practice your prayers and get ready to ride nature’s rollercoaster in this once-in-a-lifetime White Water Rafting experience on the Kunadlika River in Kolad.  The 12 kms stretch is loaded with crazy rapids that will hurl you screaming all the way. Oh and did we mention, it is just a few hours drive from you?

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2) Organic Kitchen Gardening

Occupy your window! And turn every sq.foot of sun-light into a bustling organic kitchen garden growing all the herbs and vegetables you can stir fry. And since every house, and its windows, is different, have an Expert come over and show you how and what to grow based on your conditions.

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3) Scuba Diving

Have you been waiting to learn scuba diving? Then here’s your chance to finally dive right in. Discover a spectacular world under the water, where sound and gravity seem to forget about you for a while. No swimming or diving experience required!

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4) Laser Tag

Want to hang out with the gang? A good old-fashioned shoot out is just the thing. The crew will come over with  laser tag guns, sensor vests and a central scoring computer, help you form Teams and organize a fun 3-hour event, with loads of different game scenarios. 8 people can play at one time.

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5) Spray Painting

Paint brush too tiny for your big fingers? Think art should be done with a shotgun? Then you need help buddy . But while they find a straitjacket of your size, why not try the coolest way to paint anything – a spray can! Aerosolgrafia, unlike its street cousin Graffiti, is done on art paper or any portable object. No, your little sister is not considered as a portable object.

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6) Introduction to Pottery

There’s nothing quite fulfilling than creating something with your own hands. Feel the wet clay take shape as your fingers gently direct its motion in this relaxing pottery workshop. A nice way to spend an evening, do something new and probably discover a fantastic hobby.

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7) Mystery Game

The door opens. You step inside, the room looks just like any other apartment. Except, you suddenly notice, it has a big clock, which just started counting down. Welcome to India’s first Live Escape Game. A crazy mix of clue hunting, problem solving and good old fashioned detective work, which you can play as a couple or as a group.

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8) Archery for Beginners

Experience the thrill of a hunter with the relaxation of monk as your lethal arrows fly towards the target. And hopefully hit the target. In this one-of-a-kind archery experience, you will be trained by the same experts who coached many of our national-level archers.

Wall Street Journal "Off Duty" Host Wendy Bounds takes a shot at Archery and totally loved it! 

Here's how you make a simple tea box look beautiful by using some amazing techniques. The Sospeso, a.k.a Volume Decoupage is a wonderful art form used by artists all around the world. 

Luckily, with a rapids available all year round at Kolad, you’ll never run out of screams, we promise.

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We’ve all gaped with our mouths open, as Katniss let’s  her arrow fly… straight into someone’s body. Okay, I admit, that’s a little harsh, but you have to admit, it’s also pretty darn impressive. And cool.

One requires a lot of practice and skill though to be that precise, but we here at BlueBulb, can surely help you get started.

Here are some benefits to make you consider taking up Archery as a sport, if getting to be able to be as cool as Katniss wasn’t enough initiative:

1) Control:

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Archery is a sport that requires utmost concentration, you need to focus every thought in your brain and time every breath to get that shot right. Archery will help you acquire greater control over your body, and thus your brain. Archery will teach you control and will help you not feel anxious in similar high- pressure situations. Attain zen and be your own boss, sounds pretty cool to me.

2) Self- Actualisation:

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Archery is more of an individual sport actually, teams were introduced in the Olympics only in 1988. Sure, it’s nice having a little competition with your peers (or arch enemies), but your real competition is yourself. So, you push yourself to your limits, will every cell in your body to do this one thing right, you sweat and bang your fist down on the table in frustration too, sometimes. But then you pick up your bow again, because you know that you can beat yourself. You have to.

3) Satisfaction

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Hey, Archery is a sport too, and like every sport ever, it might seem really tiring and you might ask yourself what in the Capitol’s name led you to take this up, but when it’s over and you’ve done it, you’ve reached your target for the day, you’ll feel this sense of satisfaction washing over you. And you’ll wear a lazy smile on your face as you pack up your things and take a sip of water. You did it. You hit your target. (Or came pretty close to it anyway.)

4) BRAGGING RIGHTS

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“Oh hey Karan, you look tired, where were you?” she asks, a perplexed look on her face.

“Oh yes, haha I was just, you know, Archery.” you say with a sheepish grin.

Can you imagine the look on people’s faces when you tell them that you do Archery? I mean, how many people can even SAY that?

5) Relaxation

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Also, let’s be honest, you had a stressful day at work, and releasing an arrow, watching it whizz ahead and hit something CAN make you feel a lot less angry at your boss for taking away your free Saturday.

(Also, psst, Jennifer Lawrence only took 15 days to learn how to pass as an absolute pro. After our two hour class, you might come pretty close to landing yourself a deal in the next dystopian movie too.)

There’s nothing particularly scintillating about flying in an aeroplane is there? There’s that initial jolt as it takes off, and then… It’s basically killing the time with reruns of shows that were popular five years ago, and whatever mainstream romance is being aired.

But what if we told you about airplanes that could go underwater? No, stop snickering, we’re not talking about your average run- of- the- mill submarines. we’re talking about Underwater Airplanes.

They don’t frighten marine life away

   Unlike submarines, underwater airplanes are quiet and have been designed to engage marine life, rather than driving it away. Giving you an ethereal experience, one that humankind hasn’t imagined or experienced at large.

Experience marine life like never before

     When in an underwater airplane, you aren’t a foreigner in their  world, you can see their world through their eyes. Race with dolphins, do a 360 with a whale and rocket through a school of fish.

Whizz through the universe like never before, gone are the days when you gaped at marine life through a glass, separated from their life by a glass. You can now be a part of their life, as much as you ever can hope to be.  

Take a look at these girls having a blast with their laser guns.

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The Beer Cycle or Pub Cycle is the coolest thing to happen to beer since the bottle opener. This crazy contraption is a pedal-powered by the passengers, who in turn are powered by beer. You can book one for a pub crawl and cruise around the city while having a kicker time on the street.

Fortunately, the beer bike comes with a driver who will handle the steering and play tour guide as well. Leaving you with just one task, having a bloody good time.

Can’t wait to see one of these on our streets soon!

Look at her:

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 Just look at how happy she is. After leaving her Californian hometown back in 2005, Liz Clark has been in a state of perpetual happiness. Sailing around the world in her sailboat cum home Swell, Liz likes to routinely stop by and help out all the environmental organisations she can.

She travels alone with her first- mate, Amelia:

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Oh, did I forget to mention? Amelia is her cat.  Yes, she’s named after Amelia Earhart, another badass explorer.

Sure, she has friends aboard sometimes, but mostly she navigates with the help of Google Earth, a map and of course, the nautical genius that is Amelia.

She modified Swell all by herself:

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Swell was an old old boat, built in the 1960s, Liz modified it completely, so it could sail the oceans, and also serve as her home. Every time it breaks down, Liz gets to work with her toolbox, locates the problem, and sets sail again, like nothing ever happened.

She loves to explore and wants you to do the same

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Liz is always looking for places where you can find surf- breaks, places no one knows about but her, places not flanked by thousands of tourists and surfers.

But, she never discloses the locations of these beautiful spots, because she believes that everyone deserves to feel the joy of discovery.

“I feel so much gratitude for the life I've been able to live at 34 years. I have a lot of joy on a daily basis. I really want that for other people,”  “I try to inspire people to make their own personal adventure. Our journeys are all so unique, and whether it's sailing on a boat or something really different, there's so many ways that we can find our truth and our niche.”

D’awww, isn’t she just precious!

1) The Tiger from Life of Pi

Being stuck with him on a boat was hard, imagine having him on a raft as you go screaming down the river. For once you’ll be hoping the raft topples over.

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2) Hulk

White water rafting is super exciting. Not something the Hulk adapts very well to.

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3) Edward Scissor-hands

Rubber rafts don’t take well to sharp objects. It is advisable to leave Edward behind.

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4) Hannibal

Rafting like any other adventure sport will leave you famished. You don’t want to be a in a raft with this guy when he’s hungry.

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5) Sheldon Cooper

All you want to hear while rafting is the sound of rushing water in your ears and NOT Sheldon Cooper. And there’s a 98% chance that you are sitting in his seat.

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 1) Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers, Alaska/Canada

Glaciers and icebergs are among the attractions on these two rivers flowing through an astonishing northern wilderness of mountains and tundra on the borders of Alaska and Canada. As well as superb white water, the trip offers you an unforgettable experience of wildlife, from grizzlies and moose to spawning salmon and luscious blueberries.

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2) Colorado River, Grand Canyon

226 miles of the windingColorado River, which passes through Colorado, Utah and Arizona, makes it anideal destination for White Water Rafting enthusiasts. It gives you anexhilarating experience with its powerful rapids and also a unique view of thecanyon as you cruise along its calm stretches.

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3) Zambezi River, Zimbabwe

With almost half of the rapids graded as Class IV, The Zambezi River gives experienced rafters exactly what they are looking for – an Adrenaline Rush. Along with its massive swells and spectacular drops, it is also allows people to get up close with crocodiles and hippopotamuses.

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4) Otawa River, Canada

The Ottawa River is one of the top destinations for rafters of all skill levels. The River has a lot of quick sections that gives even the most experienced rafter a thrill. Its luke warm water and calm stretches are great for budding adventurers.

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5) Pacuare River, Costa Rica

Located in a lush tropical rainforest, the Pacuare River winds for 67 miles through 3 sections. Its rapids classed from III to IV offers rafters all the thrills and spills they need.

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6) Futaleufu River, Chile

The Futalefu River caters to both Novice and Experience rafters with its many areas of calm waters and long stretches of rough rapids. The area also has permanent river camps with hot tubs, beds and warm showers.

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7) Salmon River’s Middle Fork, Idaho

One of North America’s most iconic white water rafting experiences is done at the Middle Fork tributary of Idaho’s Salmon River. The river offers upto 100 rapids in its 105 mile stretch.

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8) North Johnstone River, Australia

The North Johnstone River in Australia winds through volcanic gorges and untouched rain-forests. It rapids get their force from heavy rainfalls and are categorized as class IV and V rapids.

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9) Magpie River, Canada

The difficulty level for rafting on the Magpie River in Canada steadily increases throughout the journey. Novice rafters will find the first rapids near the Magpie Lake just perfect while the Class V rapids near the Magpie falls are excellent for experienced rafters.

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10) White Nile, Uganda

Weaving its way through Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, the White Nile river is a tributary of the famous Nile River. Jinga, Uganda is the best place for white water rafting.

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1) Exercise

White Water Rafting is a fun way to get a workout.Paddling to steer your raft down the right path surely gives your hands anexercise. You also need to keep your self balanced and centered in the raftwhile braving the current.

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2) Unique

White Water Rafting is not your everyday activity and that’s what makes it unique. It is thrilling and enjoyable, making it a must do for all adventure lovers.

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3) Adrenaline

White Water Rafting is perfect for people looking to get an adrenaline rush. The excitement of crashing through rough waters, trying to stay afloat in your raft and the thought of coming out alive is sure to get your heart rate up!

4) The Outdoors

Escaping the city life is something everybody should do. White Water Rafting gives you the chance to become one with nature. Feeling the spray on your face, the wind in your hair and the smell of the forest will give you the peaceful break that you so longed for.

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5) Spend time with loved ones

White water rafting is a great adventure sport to experience with friends or family. You can’t get any closer to them than being stuck in a single raft. Besides, memories like these are bound to last a lifetime.

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