Every traveler has their own “bucket list,” whether they call it that or not. And skydive is one of the things that you always wanna cross it off from your list, the first skydive is a scary thing, but what can you do? BE BRAVE and JUMP!
If you’re ready to take the challenge, here are some of the most loved skydiving sites, or drop zones, around the globe, each with their own magnificent perspective for your viewing pleasure as you plummet through the atmosphere.
Mount Everest, Nepal
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Due to its elevation above sea level, Mount Everest is considered to be the world’s highest mountain. It also happens to be widely considered one of the world’s most spectacular spots for skydiving. Dropping out of a plane over the incredible snow-covered Himalayas in Nepal is a feeling unmatched by any jump in the world. If the ultimate adrenaline rush is what you crave, then free-falling past the world’s tallest mountain is definitely the skydiving adventure for you.
Moab, Utah, United States
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In America, there are so many great places to skydive out west — let alone in the state of Utah — that it’s hard to narrow it down to just one favorite. But skydiving over the breathtaking Arches National Park in Moab stacks up just about as high as you can go. With massive sandstone arches, sensational scenic hiking trails and monstrous red-rock monoliths, there aren’t too many backdrops in the U.S. that are this picture perfect for an epic skydiving excursion.
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
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Relative newcomer amid the leading drop zones in the world, Dubai has been catching up, namely by hosting one of the biggest annual international skydive championships, a competition sponsored by The Emirates Aerosport Federation (EAF) and Skydive Dubai. Unlike the other drop zones in this list, Dubai is a city jump. Here you fly over the Palm Jumeirah, the artificial archipelago made of reclaimed land jutting out from the city’s urban marina, where you’ll get a mind-blowing view of the Persian Gulf and the whole of Dubai.
Hawaii, United States
Many people will argue that the best place to skydive in all of Hawaii is Waialua — and that may be true — but you can make a case that the best place to skydive in all of the world, is anywhere in Hawaii. From the craggy colored coastlines and vast palm tree-lined valleys to secret swimming holes and awe-inspiring volcano sites, the views from 8,000 feet up are beyond spectacular. Whether you’re taking the leap from Oahu, Kauai, Honolulu or anywhere else, skydiving in Hawaii will give you memories that will last for a lifetime.
Article source: Travelchannel.com