
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