Hang Gliding in India
Flying a rigid-wing glider from a hill, lying prone under the wing.
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Where in India
- a few clubs at paragliding sites; rare in India
When to go
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Autumn and spring, in steady winds.
What it asks of your body
Some upper-body strength to steer, and calm in the air.
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Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- A qualified instructor and a tandem glider for first flights
- Insurance that names hang gliding
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Fly a tandem with a club before any course.
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- Choosing an operatorThe questions that separate a safe operator from a cheap one, for any adventure: guides, ratios, safety kit, certifications, turnaround rules and refunds.
- Insurance & emergenciesWhat your insurance has to cover for your adventure, how rescue actually works in the Indian Himalaya, and the rules on satellite devices.
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