Paragliding

Paragliding is fast becoming one of the most accepted adventurous sport in India. Till now there are very location which organise this sport. Himachal Pradesh in north India is one most prime destination for Paragliding. Since last many years, people from all over the world flocks to Himachal Pradesh to experience this exhilarating sport.

In Paragliding you run down a hill with the big parachute and you are lifted up from the ground. Paragliding make you fly like a bird in the sky.

Paragliding Tips
One has to be physically fit and mentally alert for this sport. The basic techniques of paragliding include – launching, turning and landing.

Major Sites for Paragliding
Paragliding in Kangra Valley
Billing in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh is an excellent location for para-gliding. It is the most famous spot in the country, where an international event takes place each year, pulling in para-gliding enthusiasts from all over the world. The Dhauladhar range, 20,000 ft above sea level and the Kangra valley below create an ideal location for high altitude and cross-country gliding. This location is special because when you take off from the top, the fall is about 1 km. An average flight which, once you take off, lasts an exhilarating 25-30 minutes.

Regular sites for paragliding are - Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur, in the Kullu valley and at Intkali in the Pabbar valley near Rohru.