Paragliding

Dancing with the winds through the clear blue skies as you paraglide over the lush green north eastern tea gardens of Darjeeling. A professional tandem shall take you over Eastern Himalayas while you are not expected to have any prior experience. This unique sensation of free flight and breathtaking panoramic views of the Darjeeling peaks and its wildlife is an absolutely unforgettable adventure at Kalimpong.

TANDEM FLYING FOR THE BEGINNERS

Experience the thrill of flying even as a complete beginner with tandem paragliding. In this setup, both you and the certified pilot have separate harnesses that are securely attached to each other and to the paraglider wing. The pilot takes full control, so you don’t need any prior training. Once launched, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking aerial views. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the unforgettable moments!

THE TAKE OFF & THE LANDING POINTS

The take-off point of the flight is Deolo Hill in Kalimpong ( situated at an altitude of 1250 meters) one of the best view points in Darjeeling. The flying trip lasts between 10 to 30 minutes depending on the wind conditions. There are two types of flights – Medium  (10 to 15 mins) & Cross Country  (20 to 30 mins) The paragliding agencies provide transportation from the landing location to the starting point.

FLYING SEASON AND TIMINGS

Gliding is a weather dependent sport and it is suggested to fly in fine weather which commences from April to June and again in October. The timings of the flights are dependent on the weather conditions and are tentatively as under:

March – June: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm.,
Oct – Jan: 10.00 am to 4 pm

THINGS TO CARRY

One should preferably wear any comfortable lowers with a shirt, comfortable shoes & wind cheater/Jacket depending on the weather. Sandals/ floaters/slippers are not allowed. It is mandatory to carry one proof of identification and foreign nationals need to carry their passport and visa. Necessarily