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The long Himalayan range offer opportunities for
activities like Para Sailing, ParaGliding
India, 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 in Jammu Kashmir
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
India..
The equipment for aero sports India 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.
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