 What
happens when a group of serious adventure lovers get together? Predictably,
they would go on a trek or start an adventure club. Girish, Rajesh,
Mohan and Chandru, one such group of friends from Manjunathnagar,
started Nature Surf Adventurers (NSA) in 1998 with the aim
of educating the younger generation about environmental issues and
the need for its protection. They conduct regular camps in Karnataka
and Tamil Nadu all round the year.
 NSA
has its own curriculum. The club hires professionals to train young
campers in rock climbing, aqua sports, mountaineering, cycling and
other activities like cave exploration, coastal hiking, etc. Here,
the safety of the participants is given top priority.
NSA, which is a non-governmental organisation, has a tie up with
The Seed Trust of Tamil Nadu - a member of the Green World
Environment, funded by the United States of America. NSA is
totally into environment & green world development. The club has
plans to expand its adventure activities to other states as well.
For more details contact: No.415, 3rd 'A' Main,
1st Stage, 2nd Phase, Manjunathnagar, Bangalore - 560 010
Phone: 2340 6648
E-mail : nature_surf@yahoo.com
Agni
Aero Sports & Adventure Academy (AASAA)
"The adventure in the skies" is what AASAA provides to thrill-lovers.
An interesting academy where one can try out thrilling options like
a ride in micro-light aircrafts, parasailing or paragliding. It
is run by the enthusiastic Capt. Arvind Sharma along with
Capt. Radha Krishnan and Capt. Somanna. All of them
are experts and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) olders
Microlight Flying
It is a fascinating, conventional three access flying machine with
dual controls. A joy ride of a lifetime is assured with this amazing
aircraft running on ordinary petrol. A microlight pilot's license
issued by the DGCA (Director General Civil Aviation) entitles
the pilot to fly the aircraft even as a hobby. A minimum of 40 hours
of flying including 20 hours solo flying is required for applying
for the license. A trial flight is also possible where one can get
a feel of things at a cost of Rs.590 for 15 minutes.
Life Membership fee - Rs. 60000/-
Annual Membership fee - Rs. 12000/-
Parasailing
It can literally give one a new 'High' in flying. To get launched,
a person is attached to a parachute, which is pulled by a jeep.
Sailing through the air at a height of 200ft, it allows one to see
things from an excitingly new perspective.
Fee: Rs 200/- per person per launch.
Gliding
 It
is yet another exciting option for one to try out and enjoy the
rush of air at an high altitude.
Fee: Rs.300 per person per launch
Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Contact: AASAA Hangar # 2, Jakkur Aerodrome,
Bellary Road, Bangalore -560 064.
Phone: 2856 0060
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