Paragliding in India

                                 Paragliding is one of the most awe-inspiring adventure sports practiced today. Paragliding involves parachutes, lines and harnesses whereas hang gliders have rigid frames and the pilots are most often in a horizontal position. Mountainous regions are the most suitable destinations for paragliding because of the effect that elevation changes have on wind currents. There are many places in India, where one can learn paragliding or can try Tandem paragliding.                                        

(Source:http://www.mumbai77.com/city/1048/adventures/paragliding/)

Paragliding in Kamshet, Pune:(Recommended)

Kamshet, near to pune is one of the best places for paragliding in India. There are many institutes that offers paragliding training at an affordable prices. If you don't have time for training, then you can opt for tandem paragliding. But avoid going there in monsoon months, as it is unseason for paragliding.
For bookings visit: http://www.flynirvana.com/, http://www.geparagliding.org/index.html, http://www.indusparagliding.in/

(Source: http://blog.flynirvana.in/?p=87)

Paragliding in Uttarakhand:

Pittorgarh: Pithorgarh is situated at a distance of 500km from delhi and 330km from Nainital. Buses and taxis are available from Kathgodam and Tanakpur, the two nearest railheads.. The district headquarters, also called Pithoragarh, is wedged in between Nepal and Tibet, in the tiny Soar Valley of the Lesser Himalayas. he months of March to June and mid-September to October are ideal for visiting Pithoragarh, while July to early September is the rainy season. For more information visit: http://uttaranchal-tourism.com/paragliding-pithoragarh.html, http://indoexpedition.com/paragliding.html, http://www.uttaranchaltourism.in/paragliding-in-uttaranchal.html

Ranikhet: Paragliding camp at Ranikhet is located at a distance of 360km from Delhi and 100km from Kathgodam railway station. For more information visit: http://www.euttaranchal.com/hotels/paragliding-adventure-camp-ranikhet.php,


Muktheswar: Paragliding camp at Mukteshwar is located at a distance of 50km from Nainital and 70km from Kathgodam railway station at 7300ft.For more information visit: http://www.euttaranchal.com/hotels/camp-purple-paragliding-mukteshwar.php

Paragliding in Manali, Himachal Pradesh:

Try paragliding @ Solang Valley near Manali. You can book paragliding slot through booking agents in Mall Road, Manali.

(Source:http://rahulkoundal.blogspot.com/2011/11/and-i-flew-like-bird-over-solang-valley.html)

Paragliding in Yelagiri, Tamilnadu:

Yelagiri is located in the Vaniyambadi Tirupattur road of Vellore district. This weekend getaway lies on a sprawling 30 square kilometers area at an altitude of 3500 feet. Yelagiri resorts are located in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, which is around 240 kilometers from Chennai and 90 kilometers from Vellore City. The Yelagiri Paragliding Club is developing this hill station into a high class paragliding site. Currently three take-off and landing points at heights of 450, 560, and 600 meters AGL (above ground level) have been identified, and professional equipment and instructors are available. The club hosts an international paragliding festival around September. For more information visit http://www.templepilots.com/Flying-Tours/Yelagiri_-Tamilnadu/default.aspx, http://www.yasa.co.in/YPC/welcome.html

Paragliding in Nandi Hills, Karnataka:

Nandi Hills is a hill station, situated 1,478 mt. above sea level and 65 km from Bangalore. For Paragliding in Bangalore the only closest hill available is Nandi Hills. Unfortunately, the local authorities here have banned flights form these Hills since the international airport is close by. But few clubs offers tandem paragliding in nandi hills. For more information visit http://www.flynandi.com/index.php.

Paragliding in Munnar, Kerala:

Munnar is located at the Idukki district of Kerala State in South India. Munnar's mesmerising greenery, mountain scenery, calmness and cool refreshing air attracts honeymooners and tourists throughout the year. Apart from enjoying nature, if you are an adventure freak, then try paragliding in munnar. For more information visit: http://www.thrillophilia.com/Adventure-Sports-Tandem-Paragliding-at-Munnar_182.htmt, http://www.templepilots.com/Flying-Tours/Munnar_-Kerala/default.aspx

Note: Paragliding in Yelagiri and Nandi hills is not so popular and not regular. So please contact the organisers before planning for a paragliding trip to these places.

Happy Flying....