Hang Gliding in Shimla

Hang gliding, at its most primitive level, fulfils humankind's desire to imitate the birds.

Perhaps, everyone has fantasized about flying since we were kids. There have been many trials and though travelling in an airplane is like flying, it is an altogether different case when you actually feel the wind through your hair, race with the birds and land on your feet. Back in time, there was a very obvious lack of flying machines and money to make them or use them, for that matter. But now that is not the case. Hang-gliders have made the reality of flight accessible to common man. Visit Himachal Pradesh and you can experience your own flying adventure.

Though, a relatively recent entrant within the ambit of adventure sports, hang gliding has really caught on with clubs coming up in cities such as Pune, Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Mumbai, Devlali, Bangalore and Kalaheti. However, we are talking about Shimla, the most happening of all destinations.

According to experts, while India has good thermal soaring effects during the summer months, and offers hill soaring almost round the year, the soaring in the winter months-although too static-is also good for hang-gliding.

Several sites in India have been identified by expert hang gliders with those in the lower reaches of the Himalayas rated as or among the best in the world.

Best Time for Para Gliding and Hang Gliding

Though, the various courses in the Aero Adventure Institutes are carried out almost throughout the year, however, flying is not advisable at all times. March to June and Mid-August to November are considered the ideal periods for hang gliding.

Precautions to be followed

Age should be above fifteen and should be of ideal weight
Should not have high/low blood pressure problems
Should not be physically disabled
Be physically and mentally strong and fit to fly
Follow the guide’s instructions

Equipment Required

Glider
A harness [Only in case of Hang Glider]
A safety helmet
A reserve Parachute
A life Jacket
A variometer to measures your ascent and descent

A Check List for the Trip

Warm clothes
Sturdy shoes
Long Trousers and Gloves
Sunglasses and Sunscreen [To prevent sunburns]
Medicines
First Aid
Water

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