Kamshet, Maharashtra
Best Season: October - February
The best site in Western India, Kamshet provides gentle ridges, perfect weather for beginners, and excellent training opportunities close to Pune and Mumbai.
Find Your Perfect Paragliding Destination in India
Whether you seek the high-altitude thrill of the Himalayas or the gentle ridges of the Western Ghats, we connect you with the best certified spots for tandem joyrides and professional training.
How to Choose Your Flying Site
For Beginners and Joyrides:
Sites like **Kamshet (near Pune/Mumbai)** and **Lonavala** offer smooth take-offs and consistent conditions, making them ideal for your first tandem flight experience. The flying windows are typically longer and less weather-dependent.
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For certified training (APPI P1-P4) and advanced flights (SIV, XC), **Bir Billing** remains the gold standard globally. **Manali** is excellent for high-altitude experience. Check the flying season carefully before booking.
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Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Best Season: April - June & September - December
Offering high-altitude take-offs and stunning views of the snow-capped Pir Panjal range. Solang Valley near Manali is popular for tandem flights and short-duration courses.
Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh
Best Season: March - May & October - November
Known as the "Paragliding Capital of India," Bir Billing offers world-class flying conditions, vast cross-country routes, and consistent thermal lift. The ideal destination for advanced flyers.
Lonavala / Pune
Best Season: October - May
Highly accessible from Mumbai and Pune, Lonavala offers convenient weekend flying options, specializing in introductory tandem flights and short discovery courses.
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