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PARAGLIDING IN INDIA
 Para-gliding
is the latest aero sport to take the world by storm. The
origin of the sport dates back to 1940s when an aviation
pioneer, Dr. Francis Rogalo constructed his flexible Delta
Kite and filed a patent for it. But it was not until the
early 1980s that parachutes were foot launched regularly
from hills. Since then, this sport has been rapidly
expanding.
Precautions
Thousands of people all over the world have found this sport
convenient, sheer fun and a safe medium of soaring in the
air. A para-glider is different from a hang-glider or a
parachute in the sense that it is much lighter than a
hang-glider, much easier to open up, takes little time, and
the additional advantage that you do not need to jump from a
helicopter or airplane to enjoy the glide in the sky. What
you need is some basic training and the will to achieve
success.
Paragliding is a blend of skydiving and hang gliding and
also the best way to conquer your fear of heights. In
paragliding the launch site for the gliders usually involve
gentle hill sides.
Can find.
Billing in Himachal is a renowned para gliding site and to
check out the panoramic views of the Dhauladhar ranges.
Solang makes a good beginner site in Para gliding.
Some other para gliding sites are located in the
Trans-Himalayan region of Himachal, that is Lahaul & Spiti,
Arhaul-Anu near Rohru and Garhalla Talab in Chopal in Shimal
district. The unique topography makes Garhwal an excellent
destination for both experinced and beginner para gliders.
Joy rides as well as trauining courses are also available
for para gliding in Garhwal.
Must visit Kangra Valley far Para
Gliding
It is the most famous spot in the country, where an
international event takes place each year, bringing in para-gliding
enthusiasts from all over the world. The Dhauladhar range,
20,000 ft above sea level and the Kangra valley below create
an ideal location for high altitude and cross-country
gliding. This location is special because when you take off
from the top, the fall is about 1 km. An average flight
which, once you take off, lasts an exhilarating 25-30
minutes.
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