Himachal Pradesh has an everlasting beauty which makes it no less than a paradise on earth. The beautiful hills of Himachal never fail to impress anyone. With time, this place has gained so much popularity that people from within the country love to travel a lot to Himachal. This place has a supreme comfort and it feels like we are in the lap of nature. Not only the treks, but a lot of people seek out adventure sports like parasailing and paragliding to have a bird’s eye view of these amazing green forests. Also, a few people know that Himachal Pradesh is the Paragliding Capital of India. There was a Paragliding world-cup 2015 organized in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh. All these factors make Himachal Pradesh a perfect place to enjoy adventure camps which are clubbed with flying, trekking, and hiking So, here is the list of famous paragliding destinations in Himachal Pradesh.
Here are the best palaces for Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh
- Bir Billing Paragliding
- Solang Valley
- Kullu & Manali
- Dharamshala
- Khajjiar, Dalhousie
Bir Billing Paragliding
Bir Billing is a beautiful valley in the Kangra district. The place is mainly a Buddhist town and has been a Tibetan handicraft center for years. The place is very famous among tourists for many adventure sports. In 2015, the First Paragliding World cup was organized there. There are many experienced and established young travel professionals who offer their Trekking, Paragliding, Adventure activities expeditions, travel arrangements, and tour services to all the tourists who come there.
The best time to visit this place is March to early June and September to November
Solang Valley
Solang Valley is a combination of beautiful landscapes and is situated in Manali city. Lies between Solang village and Beas Kund, this place offers stunning views, snow-capped mountain peaks, and alluring glaciers. Including that, the place is famous for many outdoor activities. The valley is popular for its fine ski slopes and thus the place is perfect and famous as a skiing destination in Himachal Pradesh. During summers, activities like paragliding, Zorbing, and horse riding can be enjoyed there. The Kullu Manali tour package is excellent to experience all such activities and the everlasting beauty of this place.
The best time to visit Solang Valley is from April to June and December-January.
Kullu & Manali
The hillside town of the Kullu & Manali is famous for its paragliding. The Manali is situated 2050 meters above sea level. It’s one of the best locations for paragliding or another type of sports with a beautiful green valley. The amazing location of the Kullu & Manali makes this place an ideal place for the adventure lover in the Manali. Apart from that, this place attracts domestic and international tourists to the valley. In this place, the basic ride starts from 15 minutes, and the long ride starts from 40 minutes to 1 hour.
The best time to visit Manali is from Feb to June and Oct-Nov.
Dharamshala
Dharamshala is not famous for its beautiful landscape and Buddhist culture. You can do some adventure activities here for the fun. You can also enroll yourself in the paragliding adventure fun activity in the Dharamshala. You can get witness a beautiful view of Pong Dam, Green Tea gardens, and the Dhauladhar & Shivalik Himalayan ranges. In this place, the short ride starts from 10 minutes, and the long ride starts from 60 minutes per person in the Dharamshala.
The best time to visit this place is January to early June and September to November
Khajjiar, Dalhousie
Khajjiar is also a popular destination for Paragliding lovers. There are incredible experiences and excitement to Fly high in the air at a height of 5000 feet. You can get a spectacular view of the Dalhousie. The Paragliding take-off point is Khajjiar which is amidst a lush green mountain cliff and offers amazing views of Mount Kailash mountains.
Best Time: March – June, September, and November – December
Cost of Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh
The cost of paragliding depends on your location, flying time, height, and paragliding pilot’s experience. In Bir Billing, the cost starts from 1800 to 4500. If you need a video of your paragliding then you have to pay more for a video. Generally, they used Gopro and SJcam high-quality action cameras for video or photos.
The best time to visit Solang Valley is from Feb to June and Oct-Nov.
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