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Breathtaking
panoramic views of various landscapes from a remote height is nothing but
simply exhilarating. Flight over the different Indian landscape such as Thar
desert or the
Himalayan mountains or different
sacred cities of India will be one of the most memorable experience of your
life. Hot air ballooning just provides you all the excitement you need in a
much safer way.
Unlike other aerosports like hang gliding or
paragliding,
ballooning is quite safe and risk free. There is also no age barrier to
enjoy a joy ride on balloon. Hot air ballooning is the oldest human flight
technology, it propelled through the wind rather just pushed by the wind,
just like in other flights. Previously it was used as a medium of
transportation but later on it is revived as an adventure sports. The first
modern day air balloon was built in England. In modern times hot air
balloons are used for recreation only, which are able to fly to extremely
high altitudes. A balloon is basically a single layered fabric gas bag with
an opening at the bottom called throat or mouth. The basket is usually made
up of wicker or aluminum. Center in the mouth is burner that injects a flame
into the bag and subsequently heat the air inside. The burner is fueled by
liquefied gas stored in pressure vessels. Standing on the basket is
unavoidable as there is no seat.
Best time to enjoy a joy ride is in the winter months. Mostly it is
advisable to indulge in flight when wind is calm and in a reliable
condition. However, summer ride is also popular but early in the morning.
The duration of flight is entirely depends on pilot’s circumspection.
He decides judiciously on the condition of wind, temperature and how much
weight should be carried. Clothing must be exactly the way during a trek. a
well tough shoes, sunglasses, a headgear or cap and gloves. In winter it is
obvious to wrap the body with woolen clothes. Photography from the top is
always on the top of priority. Flight height depending on number of people
it carries. Fairly, it can rise up to 600 feet.
Stirring Spots
Balloon Ride Over Taj Mahal : There is something incredibly exciting
when you travel over
Taj Mahalgraphed
by wind as you skim above one of the wonders of the world with the Yamuna
river flowing by. It is a beautiful sight and it seems you are in a dream.
Ballooning
In Rajasthan: IBallooning over the large and gloomy sand dunes is indeed
a thrilling experience. Traveling on balloon is not only a enjoyable ride
but in Rajasthan it is useful also, people can easily got small villages ,
towns or historic resorts bypassing the vast desert.
Ballooning In Himalayas : Ballooning over the lush green valley on a
backdrop of mighty
Himalayas is perhaps one of
the most exciting of all.
Invaluable Suggestions
Maintain the purity of the sport.
The mild weather is ideal for any ballooning. It is advisable not to embark
on a troubled day.
It is always a risky affair if the wind velocity is above 8 miles per hour.
Drop your ambitious attempt.
Always be cautious when you are landing.
Have a medical check up before venturing into it.
Standing for a long duration may be panicky.
Where To Aim?
The Balloon Club of India, established in 1970, is the apex body for hot
air ballooning in India.
The Balloon Club of India,
8-B Bahadurshah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110 002
Tel: 00-91-11-3716665
Fax: 00-91-11-3717947
Email: balloonindia@yahoo.com
The Balloon Club also operates its activities from the Safdarjung airport
in Delhi.
The Balloon Club of India
Safdarjung Airport
New Delhi 110 003
Phone: 00-91-11-616893
