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Paragliding Places in Uttarakhand

1.Mussoorie
2.Rishikesh
3.Bhimtal
4.Nainital
5.Dehradun

Uttarakhand is an adventure junkie’s delight. It is surrounded by the Himalayas to the North and the infinite plains of the Terai to the South. This high-low contouring offers a picturesque atmosphere for paragliding. If you love adventure sports, go Bungee Jumping and Paragliding in Rishikesh. Pithoragarh, Mussoorie, Bedni Bugyal in Kumaon, Naukuchiatal in Nainital, and Pratap Nagar offer some of the best paragliding tours in Uttarakhand. There are a few important things to keep in mind before participating in paragliding adventures in Uttarakhand.

The activity is recommended for only those people, who do not have a fragile heart. Flying at a good height is bound to get your adrenaline rushing, increasing your heart rate in the process. Another condition you should be careful of is not being afraid of heights, as it is what will give you the adrenaline rush. A good thing about the activity is that it can be enjoyed by people of any age. Another thing that will probably cheer you up is that locations, where it is hosted, have training institutes that offer dedicated courses.

If you are there during the months of September and November, make sure to go River Rafting. Shantikunj situated on the banks of the river Ganga in Haridwar is the best place for people seeking spiritual guidance. Visit Chamoli known as the ‘Abode of Gods’ famous for its temples and shrines. Go on a Jeep Safari at the Jim Corbett National Park, which is home to 600 species of birds and 488 different types of plants and is famous for its Royal Bengal Tigers. Go to Auli for skiing during the winters and have a look at the splendid views of the Himalayas.

Visit the hill landscapes of Munsiyari for winter sports and trekking activities. Go for an early morning stroll in the Valley of Flowers. Explore the Robber’s Cave and splash around in the floppy Sahastradhara Falls, in Dehradun. Indulge in the best paragliding tours in Uttarakhand and fly high above breathtaking views of the landscape.

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Uttarakhand Top Attractions

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Lal Tibba

In the local language, Lal Tibba means the Red Hill. This is said to be the oldest and the most populated place in Mussoorie. The place is known for its scenic beauty courtesy the pleasant sunrise and sunset that leave the visitors spell bound. Do carry woolens irrespective of the month of the visit. Location: It is situated in the Landour area and lies at an altitude of 8000 metre above the sea level. Highlights: Lal Tibba is even famous as the Depot Hill because of the presence of a depot here. Besides this there is camp of the Indian Military services, All India Radio and Doordarshan. Hills of the Lal Tibba are also popular amongst the shoppers as there are a number of markets in the nearby areas. Best Time: The best and the most ideal time to visit Lal Tibba is the summer months of March and June. Avoid travel during the monsoon months as there maybe leeches here.

Chopta Tungnath Trek

Chopta Tungnath trek is a relatively unexplored trekking destination, which is known for its mesmerizing scenic beauty. The trek towards Tungnath, the 3 from Tungnath takes you to Chandrashila, which is situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level.Chopta is blessed with rich flora and fauna as it is located in the midst of dense forests, with a beautiful floor of rhododendrons, interspersed by deodar and pine trees. During the first one and half kilometers, you will pass through a sea of brightly coloured rhododendrons and silver oak forests. Following this the vista opens to green alpine meadows which take you to the Tungnath temple.According to folklore, the arms of Lord Shiva are believed to have emerged here. On trekking a kilometer further ahead, you will reach the Chandrashila peak from where you get spectacular views of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas glistening in the sun rays. The grassy meadows of the region make it an ideal spot for camping too.Chopta is well-connected by roadways connecting Guptakashi and Gopeshwar. The weather is lovely and the views are simply breathtaking.Best season: May to June and August to SeptemberDuration: 3 DaysAltitude: 3680 m

Nag Tibba

One of the most well-known treks near Delhi, the Nag Tibba peak stands in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. This trek over the weekend is witnessing growing footfalls, and offers splendid views of the Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Gangotri and Kedarnath mountain peaks en route. What makes this an ideal first trek are the relatively easy routes etched along the mountain. Thick Deodar forests blanket the hill, and the best seasons to visit are between February and June, and September to December. The Nag Tibba trek route is circular in nature, and the differing starting and ending points ensure that there is no overlap at any point. The lush meadows hide patches behind them that act as serene camping sites. Distance from Delhi: 347.4 Kilometers approximatelyNearest Railhead:Dehradun Railway Station

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Uttarakhand Paragliding Reviews

09 February 2020

Anal Pothuvaal Paragliding In Rishikesh

Excellent

We did this paragliding and it was an amazing experience we enjoyed the time in the air and wanted to tell you that this one is safe and instructor is good and help you , especially to freshers in this activity.

Aagneya Bhattacharya Paragliding In Naukuchiatal

Excellent

Everything was professional and safe, Paragliding was one of the kind activity I had expereince with an amazing adrenaline rush.

Chandini Desai Paragliding In Nainital

Excellent

It was the best place to do Paragliding in Nainital. The Gliders there were experienced and very great. I loved the place.

Nalini Sharma Reverse Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh

Excellent

Excellent feeling, good guide and easy to locate, best price and lifetime experience, highly recommended for teenagers as well as friends groups.

Anang Patel Paragliding In Rishikesh

Excellent

This was on top of my list when I visited Rishikesh with my college friends, this air safari is very popular there and I wanted to do tis from long time, the price was big issue as we are students but thrillophilia helped us in and gave special discounts so that this fits in our budget, it was a memorable and lifetime experience, everyone should try this .

01 February 2020

Trilokanath Nayar Paragliding In Rishikesh

Superb

It was a nice experience and we enjoyed it. This is the must doing activity in Rishikesh. The view we get from the top is very beautiful and the air is very calming and relaxing. The instructor was very helpful and clear in the briefing session. Totally worth doing this. Highly recommended.

13 March 2020

Geeta Marar Paragliding In Rishikesh

Excellent

Very beautiful place with a stunning view , the guide was polite person and helped us a lot in the paragliding. It was my first time and was fantastic. The place is easily reachable and you don’t have to wait much as compare to other passengers. Don’t worry it is also safe so Highly recommended from my side.

18 March 2020

Amrit Mehra Paragliding In Rishikesh

Superb

It was my first ever paragliding and booked from Thrillophilia and went extremely great. Rishikesh is very beautiful and I realized it after gliding over it. The view was unforgettable and I enjoyed it. Wil definitely going to do this again and recommend this for you. Must try when you are in Rishikesh.

18 January 2020

Karthik Chopra Paragliding In Rishikesh

Superb

The instructor was good and he make sure that we enjoy the adventure and also take care of the safety, he brief us well and the whole paragliding experience was awesome.

01 February 2020

Vaidehi Ahuja Paragliding In Rishikesh

Superb

Such a beautiful place with an excellent view from the top where paragliding start, we enjoyed our small wait and then paragliding. The guide was good and gave proper instructions. Recommended.