Tour FAQs
There are some top paragliding locations in India.
Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh, to start. It is regarded as the ideal location for the adventurous activity and the Paragliding Capital of India.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh, second
Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu, third etc.
A 15-20 minute flight in Bir Billing costs a minimum of Rs 2790 per person. A lengthy fly, though, would cost Rs 4100.
Accidents involving paragliding can cause fatalities or serious injuries. A paragliding accident may be caused by various factors. Pilot error, equipment malfunction, and unfavourable weather conditions are some frequent causes of paragliding injuries.
On private property, above a populated area, or without the landowner’s consent, paragliding is prohibited. The Federal Aviation Administration has specified several restricted airspace classifications where paragliding is not permitted.
The paragliding season runs from October to June. The optimum times for long trips are even October to November and March to June. The paragliding experience in December and January is distinctive since the surrounding mountains are completely covered with snow during those months, including Billing.
Bir Billing is a well-known location because it is the second-highest paragliding take-off point in the world, rising at 8,000 feet and providing expansive views of the valley below.
Climatic changes, locations for landing and taking off, and highly skilled pilots guarantee that paragliding in Bir Billing complies with all safety and convenience requirements. However, if something goes wrong, it can occasionally be dangerous.
Pilots of paragliders frequently fly for three hours or longer, reach heights of 15,000 feet, and cover vast distances in one flight.
The paraglider with the mountain to their right has priority when flying. Pass right-handed paragliders when flying (when overtaking or when passing a pilot head-on). Another paraglider cannot pass you when you are flying close to the mountain.
The weight range for paragliding is 15–95 kg. The paragliding crew will decide whether to charge an additional INR 500 depending on the person’s fitness and weight between 95 and 115 kg.