Himachal Pradesh

Para gliding is the fundamental form of human flight and here in the essentials are on porous sail cloth with collapsible wing made of light wright space age material. While para gliding you can sail up to a height of 12 mts. The best time to enjoy this sport in Himachal Pradesh is when the Himalayan Para Gliding Open Championship is in its full swing.

The most celebrated destination for para gliding in Himachal is Bir and Billing, proudly known as the paragliding capital of India. The bald peaks of Billing and the Buddhist monastery at Bir in Kangra Valley are the host of three international and five national hang gliding rallies. Though this sport might be categorized as recent and nascent, but with due course of time it has gained huge recognition in the world. Due to the deep valleys this sports is possible all over the state. The other major spots that provides the options for this adventurous sport regularly are Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur, at Intkali in the Pabbar Valley near Rohu and in Kangra Valley. Other options for para gliding in Himachal Pradesh are In Kullu, you enjoy para gliding at hill tops like Bijli Mahadev, Rohtang Pass, Kothi and Solang Nallah. All the beginners should try their hands in Solang and Bijli Mahadev. Bilaspur is also one of the most favored destination for this sport.

Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh

Kangra valley is the main center for paragliding in Himachal Pradesh. Bir and Billing in Kangra are considered to be among the hottest venues for enjoying both paragliding and hang gliding. The sport is possible at various other places in the state too including Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur, in the Kullu valley and at Intkali in the Pabbar valley near Rohru in Shimla district.

The Himachal Aero Adventure Institute Bilaspur runs paragliding courses for Bilaspur, which is fast turning into one of the most popular sites for paragliding all over the world. You can enjoy paragliding in Himachal Pradesh even if you are not an accomplished para glider. Not only do you get to witness professional and amateur pilots glide to glory, you can also soar with them.

Himachal Tourism conducts paragliding training programs and events from time to time, at different parts of the state. Equipments for paragliding are available at Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. The department also provides guides and instructors for tourists’ benefit.

If you wish to enjoy Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh, keep the following things in mind.

1. Physical and mental fitness are of utmost importance for the sport.
2. You should refrain from indulging in the sport if you are a patient of high/low blood pressure or are overweight.
3. Follow the safety instructions given by the instructor under all circumstances.