World’s second highest Paragliding site which is approx 5000 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) and approx 8000 feet above sea level. A typical paragliding joy ride take around 20-25 mins from top to bottom.
Bir is the landing point and Billing is the takeoff site. Trip to the take off site Billing takes approx 30 mins by road.
Average cost: Rs.2500 to 3000/- per flight (Gopro camera optional)
Pre-booking is not necessary.
Since there are many operators here, just Don’t go for the lowest cost, ask for references of good paragliding pilots with good harness, glider and reserve parachute. You would not want to go home bruised or broken.
Paragliding in Bhimtal valley situated in the Himalayan state of uttarakhand has become a fast growing adventure activity that is drawing adventure seekers from all across. It is one of the most affordable/ cheaper options for paragliding in India.
Here too, many operators provide this flying adventure sport. The average height attained here is up to 1000 feet AGL (Above Ground Level, though operators will quote you 6000+ feet Above Sea Level which is irrelevant since you do not land at sea level 😉 ) and the joy ride lasts for 3-5 minutes from top to bottom. You though have an option to extend the flying time, but you would only be circling around in the sky for extra money.
Average cost: Rs.1300 to 1500/- per flight (Action camera optional)
Pre-booking is not necessary.
Ask operator to ensure safety with harness and reserve parachute.
One of the newest and the most popular in the recent times Jodhpur has emerged one of the best and unique destinations for paragliding in India. All thanks to the skills and efforts of the only operator in the state of Rajasthan, SkyVentures operated by Mr. Samarth Sharma (Advanced Paragliding and Hang Gliding pilot) personally flies his clients almost throughout the year. Average duration for each flight is about 10 minutes and height attained is approx 1500 feet Above ground Level as per weather conditions.
Average cost: Rs.2990/- per flight (Gopro action video + pics optional)
Pre-booking is necessary.
This operator ensures safety with a reserve parachute and high-end equipment combined with over 12 years experience and clear airspace.
A very popular destination for paragliding training, Kamshet has several hills for paragliding. Flying is possible here from October to May/June. There are many professional training schools for paragliding here you can though get in touch with any of them for Tandem Paragliding. Average duration for a flight is 8-10 mins and height is 1500 feet Above ground level.
Average cost: Rs.2500 to 3500/- per flight (Weekdays are cheaper, Gopro video optional)
Pre-booking is not necessary.
Operators here are very professional and take all safety aspects into consideration.
Vangamon is a beautiful hill station of Kerala and you’ve an opportunity to take off and land into the welcoming arms mother nature. Paragliding at Vagamon is a 10km ride at approx 3000 feet Above ground level. Average flying duration is 15-20 minutes. There are only few operators there with “Fly Vagamon” being the most popular. Pre-booking is recommended.
Average cost: Rs.3500/- per flight (Gopro video optional)
Pre-booking is necessary.
Fly Vagamon is professional and takes all safety aspects into consideration.