Paragliding in India
Flying a paraglider from a hillside, usually in tandem with a pilot, or learning to fly solo on a course.
Where in India
- Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh
- Kamshet, Maharashtra
- Solang, Himachal Pradesh
- Vagamon, Kerala
- Gangtok, Sikkim
When to go
Autumn and spring in the Himalaya (Bir is best around October and November); flying stops through the monsoon.
What it asks of your body
A tandem flight asks little of your body: running a few steps at take-off and staying calm.
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Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- A pilot registered to fly tandem, with a reserve parachute and helmet
- An operator that cancels when the wind is wrong
- Insurance that names paragliding
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Fly a tandem first; take a course if you want to fly solo.
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Get in touchGuides for paragliding
- 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.
- When to goThe Himalayan seasons, the monsoon question, and the best months for every adventure in India, from treks and rides to diving, surfing and skiing.
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