4 Best paragliding options for Delhi, residents
Updated: Feb 3
DreamAdventures offers a safe paragliding experience in India, with reputed vendors who have been providing tandem paragliding joy rides for more than 10+ years with a safe and quality flying experience.
In this blog, we have given you the full information about the 4 best paragliding places near Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurgaon, and Noida, including their safety, price, height, and how to reach, etc.
Takeaway: - By end of this blog, you will get the information about the best places to visit for paragliding joyrides in 2022-2023 according to your location.
Use these pointers to navigate the best paragliding options near Delhi, India 2022-2023.
Bir Billing - the paragliding capital of India
Dehradun - city for paragliding lovers
Kotabagh - 2nd highest paragliding place in India
Pithoragarh - paragliding hub of Uttarakhand
Bir Billing - World's second-highest paragliding site.
Bir Billing is situated in the northern part of India in Himachal Pradesh, and it is also known as the paragliding capital of India.
Bir offers an extreme flying experience for every level of a pilot and it is a bucket list of every top pilot of the world to fly paragliding at Bir once in their life. And many of them come to Bir Billing every year to fly. Bir also hosted the first paragliding World Cup in India in 2015.
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Bir Billing Paragliding types, duration, price, and height.
Types of fly | Duration | Price | Height |
Classic | 15 - 25 Min | 3,000 | Takeoff 8,000 ft |
Long fly | 30 - 45 Min | 4,000 | Landing 4,500 ft |
How to reach Bir Billing?
From Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida
By air - Dharamshala is the nearest airport to Bir. From Dharamshala, you can take a taxi or bus to Bir.
By road - Bir is 500 km (10 hours drive) from Delhi you can drive yourself or take a bus from Delhi.
From Chandigarh
By road - Bir is 260 km (6 hours drive) from Chandigarh, you can drive yourself or take a bus from Chandigarh.
Also read - Top 5 safest paragliding sites in India 2022|DreamAdventures
Dehradun - City of paragliding lovers
Dehradun is the hotspot for paragliding after Uttarakhand Tourism closed paragliding in Rishikesh and Mussoorie due to safety concerns. People come from India to do paragliding in Dehradun.
While paragliding in Maldevta, Dehradun you can see the beautiful green lush forest, Green Hills, Dehradun city, and a beautiful village which is situated on the bank of the Song river.
You will also get a chance to see snow-capped mountains while paragliding if the weather is clear.
Dehradun paragliding types, duration, price, and height.
Flying Types | Duration | Price | Height |
Short fly | 5 to 10 min | 3,500 | Takeoff 3,500ft(ASL) |
Long fly | 10-20 min | 4,500 | Landing 1,500ft(ASL) |
How to reach Maldevta, Dehradun?
Airport | Train Station | Bus Station |
Jolly Grant Airport | Dehradun DDN | Dehradun ISBT |
From Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida
By road - Dehradun is just 280 Km ( 5 hours drive) from Delhi. You can drive yourself or take a bus from Delhi to Dehradun. From Dehradun City, Maldevta is 10 km (20 min drive).
From Chandigarh
Maldevta is 230km (4.30 hours drive) from Chandigarh. You can drive Yourself or take a bus from Chandigarh.
Also read - A Complete Guide for Serchhip Paragliding-DreamAdventures
Kotabagh
Kotabagh is a small town near Nainital that’s famous for its serenity and natural beauty. It’s surrounded by lush greenery and borders Tarai in the south, Kaladungi in the east, Daniakot in the north, and Ramnagar in the west.
Kotabagh is the best paragliding place in Uttarakhand, India. Pilot from all over the world comes to Kotabagh for paragliding because of its beautiful landscape and favorable weather.
People from Delhi and nearby places only go to Bir Billing to spend their weekends and Bir has become very crowded nowadays. If you want to spend your weekend peacefully and go paragliding, then Kotabagh is the right place for you.
Kotabagh paragliding types, duration, price, and height.
Flight Types | Duration | Price | Height |
Normal Fly | 25 - 35 min | 5,000 | Takeoff 5,400ft(ASL) |
Mini XC fly | 50 -60 min | 7,000 | Landing 2000ft(ASL) |
How to reach Kotabagh?
Airport | Railway Station | Bus Station |
Pantnagar Airport | Ramnagar | Ramnagar |
From Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida
Kotabagh is just 300 km (6 hours drive) from Delhi, You can drive yourself or take a bus from Delhi to Ramnagar. From Ramnagar, Kotabagh is just 45km you can take a local taxi or bus to Kotabagh.
From Chandigarh
Kotabagh is 431km (8 hours drive) from Chandigarh. You can drive yourself or take a bus or train to Ramnagar.
Also read - Ultimate Guide for Paragliding at Kotabagh, Uttarakhand | DreamAdventures
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh is well-known for its natural beauty and tranquillity. Pithoragarh is bounded on the north by Tibet and the east by Nepal. Pithoragarh is located in the Saur Valley, in the midst of four hills: Chandak, Dhwaj, Kumdar, and Thal Kedar.
The lovely town is renowned as India's "Mini Kashmir" and is a virtual heaven for environment enthusiasts.
Paragliding in Pithoragarh - Pithoragarh is a beautiful and safe place for paragliding in Uttarakhand. Paragliding had become famous in Pithoragarh after the first international XC paragliding competition was held in Pithoragarh in March 2016.
60 experienced Pilots from all over the world participated in this competition. And Ajay Kumar from India won the first Uttarakhand paragliding competition.
Now the team of DreamAdventures is here to offer you paragliding joy rides from the best paragliding place in Uttarakhand. You do not need any experience or special training to enjoy tandem paragliding joyride. Our expert pilots are here to fulfill your flying dream in Pithoragarh.
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Pithoragarh paragliding types, duration, price, and height.
Flying Types | Duration | Price | Height |
Short Fly | 15 - 20 min | 3,500 | Takeoff - 7,000ft |
Long Fly | 30- 45 min | 5,000 | Landing - 4,000ft |