Paragliding in Uttaranchal

Interested in making the sky your playground?If yes, then India is certainly the destination of your choice and your dreams. India provides you with the opportunity to enjoy many aero sports, one of them is Paragliding. The sport of paragliding is a fine amalgamation of sky diving and hang gliding.There is a bit of similarity between para sailing and paragliding.

Paragliding in Uttaranchal
Garhwal region in Uttaranchal is a true para gliders heaven. The great Himalyas in the north and the plains of Terai region in the south makes it very gliders freindly both for experienced as well as beginners. For the convenience of the tourists, joy rides as well as training courses for paragliding are also available in Garhwal. In joy rides the glider is usually accompanied by the trained flier. However proper training is provided to to the amateurs. Some ideal gliding sites include -

• Naukutchhiyatal in Nainital
• Dayara Bugyal
• Pratap Nagar
• Dhanolti Ridge in Garhwal
• Bedni Bugyal in Kumaon

Paragliding Season
The paragliding season runs from September to May. The activity of paragliding is generally avoided during monsoons when it rains cats and dogs.

Paragliding Equipments
There are a number of equipments that are used during paragliding. Some of them are -

• Glider
• Harness
• Helmet
• Reserve parachute
• Variometer