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Many
centuries ago, Icarus attempted to escape from the prison by fashioned a
pair of wings made up of feather and wax. Unfortunately, he failed but
dreaming to reach high on sky remain a rhetorical quest for humans and
finally one day came when he won. Para gliding is one of the many attempts
of human to feel like birds and in modern time it is the simplest mechanism
of flight. In 1940 Dr. Francis Rogalo, an aviation pioneer, constructed
rudimentary flying kite but that time everyone were apprehensive about the
idea. After 1980s, paragliding became a major sporting event and gained
popularity. Today paragliding is recognized as one of the major adventure
sports.
Because it is much safer than most other adventure events and that also
with all the excitement and thrills, thousands of people across the world
becoming more and more attracted towards this sports. Many tyros often
confuse with paragliding with parasailing, parasailing is enjoyed on the
beaches while paragliding is always launched from a hill. In India,
paragliding is popularize by the excessive demand by the foreigners. Indian
topography is ideal for any type of aerosports as there are wide range
options for aviators, whether fly over the gentle breeze in various beaches
of India or sweeping over the Himalayas in northern Himalayan peninsula.
Indian also offer longest flying session from September to March.
There are also a Tandem Flight method of flying for those who have a desire
to fly but do not often go for detailing about paragliding. In tandem flight
one will be assisted with certified pilot. This method is good option for
those who ensure safety, in the same time want to fulfill the dream of
kissing the sky.
Stirring Spots
Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh:If you want to take a over the
mountain, Himachal Pradesh is an ideal destination for gliding. Views of
Dhauladhar mountains while flying across it is an excellent experience.
Paragliding
In Uttaranchal: Garhwal is an excellent spot for paragliding. At one
side Himalayas and on the other Terai makes this popular hill station a
proud paragliding site. In Garhwal you will find different training
organization where you can learn the basics of paragliding. Apart from that
other popular destinations in Uttaranchal are Nainital, Dayara Bugyal,
Pratap Nagar, nad Bedni Bugyal in Kumaon.
Paragliding In Maharastra: The western ghat hill ranges in
Maharashtra offer excellent opportunity for paragliding. The Pune is
considered as one of the best paragliding city. Other popular paragliding
sites are Matheran, Deolali, Mahabaleswar, Sighbad and Panchgani.
Paragliding In Rajasthan:Rajasthan has so many paragliding strips
and runways. With the permission from civil aviation department, you can fly
in the city like
Jaipur, Jodhpur,
Bikaner and Kota.
Travel Equipments
Glider
A helmet
A reserve parachute
A variometer to estimate the ascent and descent of the glider.
Invaluable Suggestions
Paragliding is not a very safe sports for those who do not have a formal
training. Therefore, before planning to take a ride, take a training from an
institute.
You need to be mentally fit and alert.
Always take training from a good institute.
If you are panic before taking a flight, you can opt out or better take the
option of tandem flight.
Always wear helmet and wear appropriate clothes according to climatic
condition.
Important Events:
Kangra in Himachal Pradesh organize first ever paragliding competition
according to the rules of Federation Aeronautique International, which makes
this venue eligible for future world paragliding championships.
Paragliding Institutes In India
The Western Paragliding Association,
14 Percy, I.C. Colony,
Borivili (West),
Mumbai 400 103, India
Himalayan Institute of Adventure Sports
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering,
Department of Tourism, C-1 Hutments
Dalhousie Road, New Delhi,
Permits And Government Agencies
No government permit is required except for some places. You can contact
high commission/ embassy of India in your country for restricted area
permit. Or you can contact ministry of home affairs, foreign registration
offices.
