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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.
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