Become Pilot With India's Top 5 Paragliding Schools
Updated: Feb 4
Paragliding is a safe and fun sport to learn. With tuition from the best paragliding school in India (and the world), you will learn the basics of paragliding and be able to start flying with ease.
There is no doubt that paragliding is a very popular sport in India. There are more than twenty schools across the country that offer paragliding training. Although, finding the best paragliding school in India might not be easy.
This can be a bit overwhelming for a beginner who might not know where to start. In this blog, we will list 5 of the best paragliding schools in India, based on reviews and ratings, along with the relevant pricing for each school.
Here is the list of the top 5 schools in India
Enroll Paragliding Courses with DreamAdventures for exciting offers and many more
NIMAS - National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports
The National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) is a paragliding school organized by the Government of India that offers trained and certified paragliding instructors.
The school is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India, and it is one of the most popular paragliding destinations in the country. NIMAS offers a variety of courses and programs for both beginners and experienced paragliders, and it is a great place to learn the sport.
The school also has a fleet of modern and well-maintained paragliders, so you can be sure that you're getting the best possible equipment. In addition, they offer no-cost lodging and meals as part of the course fees.
The school also offers a wide range of other adventure courses, including basic and advanced paramotor, mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, scuba diving, rafting, winter sports, and many more.
NIMAS Paragliding Course Covers
Ground Training
Introduction to canopy and equipment
Parachute Landing Fall (PLF) demo and practice
Forward / Alpine launch method
Ground handling
Directional control
Flight Training
Site assessment
First hops (low-level flights)
Maintaining course and airspeed
Introducing turns
Landing procedure
Theory & Examination
Principles of flight
Basic Meteorology
Rules of the air
Video sessions
Pilot Examination
Course type - Basic P1 and P2
Course Fee - 27,000/-
Duration - 10 days
Indus Paragliding
Indus Paragliding is a school based in Kamshet, Maharashtra. The company was founded in 2008 by experienced paragliders Sanjay Pendurkar, a former mountaineer and adventure junkie. Learn more about Indus Paragliding
Indus Paragliding offers paragliding courses and tandem flights for both beginners and experienced pilots. Their courses are based on the International Standards of BHPA (British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association)
Indus paragliding Course Covers
Ground Training
Introduction to canopy and equipment
Parachute Landing Fall (PLF) demo and practice
Forward / Alpine launch method
Ground handling
Directional control
Flight Training
Site assessment
First hops (low-level flights)
Maintaining course and airspeed
Introducing turns
Landing procedure
Theory & Examination
Principles of flight
Basic Meteorology
Rules of the air
Video sessions
Pilot Examination
Course type - Basic P1 and P2
Course Fee - 32,000/-
Duration - 6 days
Nirvana Adventures
Nirvana Adventures is India’s first and only paragliding school to be ISO 9001:2008 certified. We have been training aspiring pilots since 1997, with over 22 years of experience in the industry.
They are located in Kamshet, Maharashtra, and just a few hours’ drive from Mumbai and Pune, they also offer (for students) food-and-stay facilities by a tranquil lake.
Nirvana Adventures follows the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) standard operating procedures and pilot proficiency systems. The British geography is similar at Kamshet, and their training pattern is progressive and well planned out.
They are also qualified to give APPI licenses and IPPI licenses that are valid across the world should you decide to go on a paragliding holiday abroad.
Their instructors have years of teaching and flying experience, continuously upgrading their teaching skills. And have received kudos for being friendly, supportive, patient, empathic, and helpful.
Nirvana Adventure Paragliding courses covered
Site assessment
Introduction to the paragliding equipment
Canopy layout
Forward launch technique
Ground handling
Cross-wind launch
S turns
Flight planning and safety
Course correction
Maintaining airspeed
Low-level flights (bunny hops)
Solo flights
Landing and post-landing procedure
Targeted Landings
Audio/Video interactive sessions
Aerodynamics and airmanship
Simulator sessions
Course type - Elementary Pilot Course
Course Fee - 20,000/-
Duration - 4 days
PG Gurukul
Gurpreet Dhindsa (BHPA certified instructor) founded PG-Gurukul in 2002. The paragliding school is based in Bir, Himachal Pradesh, and conducts courses at other locations as well.
During his early years of learning to fly, Dhindsa faced many obstacles—some instructors were incompetent, while others claimed to be experienced but lacked proper training.
He vowed not to teach until he had been judged by his peers on an international level; this promise gave him the confidence he needed to pursue his passion for making Indian pilots safer and better.
PG-Gurukul offers comprehensive theoretical training as well as practical flying lessons to help students become competent in their aviation skills.
Their school provides students with internationally recognized certificates like IPPI (International Private Pilots License).
PG Gurukul Paragliding courses covered
Ground Training
Introduction to canopy and equipment
Parachute Landing Fall (PLF) demo and practice
Forward / Alpine launch method
Ground handling
Directional control
Flight Training
Site assessment
First hops (low-level flights)
Maintaining course and airspeed
Introducing turns
Landing procedure
Theory & Examination
Principles of flight
Basic Meteorology
Rules of the air
Video sessions
Pilot Examination
Course type - Basic P1 and P2
Course Fee - 26,000/-
Duration - 6 days
Temple Pilots
Temple pilot is a paragliding school based in Kamshet, Maharashtra. They are a registered and operating school, license no.9 with APPI International. Learn more about Temple pilots.
Temple pilots offer paragliding courses and tandem flights for both beginners and experienced pilots. Their courses are based on the International Standards of APPI (The International Association of Paragliding Pilots and Instructors,).
Temple Pilot Paragliding courses covered
Flight Training
Site and Wind assessment - Basic
Ground Handling - Glider control practice
Take off & Landing techniques (Bunny Hops)
Flight briefing and mental preparation
Solo Flights from Training Hill under Radio supervision
Independent Pre-Flight preparation and Flight planning
Independent Solo Flights without Radio supervision
Independent Post Flight Procedures
Site and Wind assessment - Advanced
Kiting sessions for better glider control and active piloting
Instructional Tandem - To get comfortable with soaring flight, high altitude, and maneuvers
Soaring Flights - Initially under guidance followed by independent soaring flights
Initially under guidance followed by independent approaches and landings
Fly at different flying sites
Log a minimum of 8 flights
Ground School Training
Introductory Brief
Personalized Briefing and Debriefing sessions
Basic Theory class - Introduction to Equipment and Aerodynamics
Basic Simulator Sessions - Solo Flight Preparation
Basic Written Examination
Video Training Films with Instructor
Verbal Requirement Tasks as mentioned in the Certification book
Advanced Theory classes - Capsules 1, and,2 cover Micro Meteorology, Airmanship, Flight Safety, Aerodynamics, and Psychological Aspects of flying.
Advanced Simulator Training Sessions - In-Flight Maneuvers
APPI Open Sky Pilot License Written Examination
Understanding of recommended operating limitations for the level
Course type - Basic P1 and P2
Course Fee - 30,000/-
Duration - 7 days
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our post about the top 5 paragliding schools in India. For years now, DreamAdventures has been trying to spread the love of flying and share the thrill of flying with more and more people.
We have tried to encourage people to learn to fly earlier and have opened up new career opportunities for people. We have tried to make flying accessible to everyone, and have tried to create a community around flying.
We hope to continue to bring you the best in adventure travel and flying, and hope you enjoy following our blog! Please leave us a comment if you have any inquiries related paragliding course/school.