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Paragliding In India
Himachal
The bald peak of Billing, above the Buddhist monastery of Bir in Kangra, has been the venue for five national and three international hang-gliding rallies since 1984. The site is perfect for Para-gliding too. Paragliding sites are located at Pabbar valley , Arhaul-Anu near Rohru and Garhalla Talab in Chopal in Shimal district, Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur in the Kullu valley.
Uttaranchal
The unique topography makes Garhwal an excellent destination for both experienced and beginner Para gliders.
Rajasthan
The open countryside of Rajasthan also offers gliding opportunities that can prove remarkable, and with permission from civil aviation authorities, these may be organised in several cities of Rajasthan where there are runways and strips available. These include Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Kota.
Maharashtra
The flying in Maharashtra is almost entirely on the Western Ghat hill range, which run in an almost unbroken line from Gujarat in the north, to the Nilgiri Hills on the southern tip of India. Flying tends to be centred on the affluent region around Mumbai and Pune, but there is plenty of potential elsewhere in the state for pilots who are prepared to explore. Popular flying areas, include the hill stations and fort sights of Maharashtra: Matheran, Deolali, Mahabaleshwar, Singhgad and Panchgani.
Delhi
Sohna, about 40 kms south west of Delhi is coming up in a big way for flat land paragliding. Some Delhi based outfitters organise regular tandem flights and training courses starting November to February with specially designed take off machines known as Winch.
Important Paragliding Places in India :
- Billing, HP
- Kullu, HP
- Solang, HP
- Lahaul & Spiti, HP
- Naukutchiyatal, Nainital
- Dayara Bugyal, Garhwal
- Dhanolti Ridge, Garhwal
- Bedni Bugyal, Kumaon
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Matheran, Maharashtr
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