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Paragliding in India
Are you dreaming to fly high and touching the high skies, then Paragliding is the best option to get involved in some air adventures. Paragliding is basically a combination of skydiving and hang gliding. Paragliding is a modern aero sport, which takes one to the world of adventure. The origin of Paragliding going back to 1940s when Dr. Francis Rogalo, an aviation pioneer, constructed his flexible Delta Kite. Until the early 1980s, paragliding was not popular, since then, this aero sport has gained popularity. ToDay thousands of people across the world like this convenient and safe medium of flying high in the air. There is a little difference between Paragliding and Parasailing, as parasailing is done on the beach while for paragliding the launch sites are usually the hill sides. A para-glider is much lighter, much easier to open up and takes little time than a hang-glider or parachute. It is aerodynamic and designed to go up rather than down. The paragliding needs some basic training and the will to touch the soar high in the skies.

Paragliding Regions in India
Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh
Paragliding in India

In Himachal Pradesh Billing is a popular Paragliding site, which offer the breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar mountains.

Solang is a good site for beginners, while Bijli Mahadev is a fantastic site for hill launching. This region can be reached from Kullu and landing can be make at Bhuntar airport. Bandha ridge, near Bilasput at an altitude of 2,600 ft, is another famous site.

Other famous paragliding sites are Lahaul & Spiti, Arhaul-Anu near Rohru and Garhalla Talab at Chopal in Shimla district.

Paragliding in Uttaranchal
Garhwal in Uttaranchal is renowned paragliding site. The Great Himalayas in North and the Terai region plains in the south, makes Garhwal a paraglider's paradise. Garhwal is the excellent destination for both professional and amateur para gliders. In Garhwal the Joy rides as well as training courses are available for Paragliding. Other popular gliding sites are Naukutchiyatal in Nainital, Dayara Bugyal, Pratap Nagar, Dhanolti Ridge in Garhwal and Bedni Bugyal in Kumaon.

Paragliding in Maharashtra
The Western Ghat hill range, which run almost unbroken in Maharashtra offer excellent paragliding opportunities. The region around Mumbai and Pune are considered best for paragliding. Other famous paragliding areas in Maharashtra include Matheran, Deolali, Mahabaleshwar, Singhgad and Panchgani.

Paragliding in Rajasthan
The royal state of Rajasthan also offers paragliding opportunities as the state has many runways and strips. With prior permission from civil aviation authorities, the paragliding may be organised in cities of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Kota.

Essentials for Paragliding
Paragliding in India

A glider must be physically fit and he should not try to make too many stunts in the air. The glider should know the basic technique of paragliding which include -launching, turning and landing. The essentials equipments comprises a glider, which must be able to provide resistance to thermal currents and retard the rate of descent, a harness that attaches the paraglider firmly and safely to the glider. The para-glider should be designed in such a way that it can be removed quickly to avoid injury, by dragging the glider over the ground after landing. Other requirements are a helmet, a reverse parachute and a variometer to gauge the ascent and descent of the glider. For those who cannot afford the costly equipments or do not have time to learn gliding, there is a good alternative for them. They can sit along with an experienced glider in a Tandem Glider, a two-seater glider, and enjoy the thrill of paragliding.

Best Time for Paragliding
India has a varied topography, the paragliding regions have different climatic conditions. The varied climatic conditions offer plenty of paragliding opportunities throughout the year.

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