If it’s the perfect season for an off-land adventure, this array of on-land options is no less dizzying. Take your pick

Chilai Kalan, the harshest yet mesmeric phase of winter in Kashmir

The sublime thrill of paragliding in Bir-Billing

The first ever descent down the mighty Brahmaputra on a raft

Flying aboard a notorious carrier along the Himalayas, exulting in its grandeur while hanging on to dear life

A stay at an unusual ashram that promotes surfing

Looking for a Lucky Break • Just Too Good to Give Up • The Unimportance of Being Earnest