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| July 12, 2010 | Tourists in Himachal excited to try new sport Zorbing | | Solang (Himachal Pradesh): The lush valley and verdant hills in Himachal Pradesh's Solang valley is attracting a lot of tourists this
year, with all visitors excited to try the new sport called Zorbing. Zorbing is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb, generally made of transparent plastic.
Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level
surface, permitting more rider control. The rider is strapped inside the transparent
inflatable ball and then rolls down slope at speeds that can go as high as 40
kilometer per hour. The thrilling experience is fast gaining popularity with youngsters
and adults alike. "Decided to try this in India, feel very different," said Lena
Drlova, a tourist from Russia. The sport has drawn large crowds and organizers
feel the relatively gentle slope of the valley poses little risk. "Tourists are
enjoying this activity. They are getting adventure, fun, everything. Response
of zorbing ball in today's date is very good. I feel Solang valley slope is perfect
for zorbing," said Subhash Thakur, a local. "Tourists can enjoy this activity,
as there is no risk. Slope is not so steep that it causes problems to tourists,"
he added. | |
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