Paragliding, Parasailing and Hot-Air
Ballooning are the popular aero-sports that attracts tourists to Jammu and
Kashmir. The long Himalayan range offer opportunities for activities like
Para Sailing, Para Gliding, Hot Air Ballooning, and Para Jumping. Jammu and
Sanasar are two major centers for these sports. Organised training is given
to those who want to give these sports a try. 125 Km from Jammu is Batote,
which is also a centre for paragliding, while Suru-valley and Zanskar valley
offer hot-air ballooning.
Best time for Aero-sports
The best time to go for aero-sports in Jammu and Kashmir is May-June and
September-October.
Sites for Aero-sports
Jammu and Sanasar
Jammu and Sanasar are two major centres for aero-sports in Jammu and
Kashmir. These places offer training camps for parasailing and paragliding.
The training include complete guide upon ground training and actual
paragliding. Plans are going on to introduce Hot-air ballooning in Sanasar.
Batote
Located at a distance of 125 kilometers from Jammu, Batote is also a center
for paragliding. Suru Valley and Zanskar: Suru valley and the Zanskar area
offer the challenging Hot-air ballooning facility.
Equipment Required for Aero-Sport
Wind breaker or waterproof jacket, Sunglasses and sunscreen, Running shoes,
helmet are some of the things which you should carry with yourself. All
sizes of kites, traction vehicles, harnesses and helmets are some of the
equipment needed for Aero-sport.
The equipment for aero-sports are available with the Jammu and Kashmir
Tourism Development Corporation (TDC). These equipment are available at the
offices of Jammu and Kashmir TDC. Also the training camps provide the
tourists with all the necessary accessories.
