Conquer the highest motorable road in the world on two wheels, the bigger the better. Treacherous winding roads and uphill patches of rubbly, rocky river beds will put your driving skills to the test along the 1000-km stretch. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, but a must for die-hard roadies willing to go the (rough) extra mile. Unending surreal vistas? No-brainer.

Would you enrol in classes while on vacation, if it was a surfing school in the laid-back languor of India’s very own French town? Say yes to a brand new skill. Hit the secluded beaches of Bay of Bengal in Pondicherry with an expert trainer who can teach you break the waves. Expert tip: invest in more than just a single day.

Battle 9.5 km of six Grade 3 rapids with complete protection gear and a safety instructor, who will guide you through 90 minutes of river rafting on the gushing Kali river in Uttara Kannada. White-water rafting in Dandeli can be wild, fierce, turbulent and seriously addictive. Travel with your tribe for best results.

Think of the Chadar Trek as ‘the walk of your life”. Survival instincts are tested every moment of the 65 miles (105kms one-way) across the thick glass-like surface of the river bordered by jagged mountains. This North Pole like expedition at 11150 ft is as breathtaking as it is gruelling, with temperatures dropping to -30°C in overnight camps and cave refuges. Do it for the frozen Nerak waterfall.

Vote for green, eco-friendly and sustainable tourism, away from the city heat and madness, when you pitch up a super-luxury camp in the lap of nature. You’ve signed up for crisp air from the moment you wake up to uninterrupted Himalayan views beyond the lush meadows. Isn't heaven overrated?