Paragliding at Nandi Hills

Season

Oct – Mar

Launch altitude

~1,450 m

From Bangalore

~1.5 hr / 60 km

Tandem from

₹3,000

The closest real site to Bangalore

Nandi Hills is the answer to 'where can I paraglide near Bangalore' — a ~1,450 m hilltop with a south-facing launch roughly 60 km from the city. It's been flying tandem passengers for over a decade and is the standard choice for Bangalore's weekend adventurers.

The hill's single dominant launch face means it's more weather-sensitive than corridor sites like Kamshet — when the wind direction doesn't favour the launch face, there's no alternative ridge. Booking with a flexible backup day is smart.

Season and conditions

October to March is the reliable window — post-monsoon clarity plus consistent wind. Summer afternoons can get turbulent; monsoon months ground the site. The hill is also a sunrise tourist destination, so early slots often share the summit with sightseers — expect a lively launch area.

• Morning slots are calmer and more likely to run
• Weekend demand is high — book ahead in season
• The summit road winds steeply; operators provide transport from the base

What the flight feels like

Nandi tandem flights typically run 8–15 minutes. You launch into ridge lift above the temple-side face, get views over the plains and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple area, then land in a designated field at the base.

It's a scenic hop, not a soaring flight — perfect as a first taste from Bangalore, less satisfying if you're chasing long airtime. For that, Kamshet or Bir are worth the travel.

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