Duration: | 0 Hour(s) - 20 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | Paragliding |
Paraglading In Sikkim
Sikkim has excellent paragliding launching sites and ridges and hence is slowly catching on in Paragliding as its major adventure sport that’s attracting many tourists.There mainly two paragliding centers in Gangtok, namely; Sikkim Paragliding and Fly Sikkim Adventure. They offer Tandem flights, in which you are accompanied by an experienced and certified pilot. So there is no need of any prior training or experience for you to enjoy paragliding in Sikkim. In 2012, Sikkim had even hosted the 2nd Paragliding Festival which was organized in association with Tourism and Civil Aviation Department. The best time to do Paragliding is autumn and summer (between March-June and Sept-Dec), when the nature is at its best in Sikkim and has a lot to offer.
Paragliding in Gangtok is becoming an increasingly popular adventure sports. And why not. Who would not love to see the magnificent Himalayan range and the snow peaks from the sky as you fly like a bird and the look below to see the stunning mountain landscape of Sikkim and Gangtok.
you should be physically fit and within normal weight limits (90 kgs). While the pilot does the bulk of the job, you will need to participate in take off and landing. So wear sneakers, jeans/trousers etc.
Paragliding location and flights in Gangtok
There are two types of paragliding flights you can enjoy and both are offered with Tandem Flights which means there will be a certified pilot with you.
The first type of Paragliding flight is known as Medium Fly. As the name suggests, you will fly at a medium altitude of about 1300 - 1400 meters and will get a lovely aerial view of Gangtok township as well as that of Himalayan snow peaks. The take off location for Medium Fly Paragliding is at Baliman Dara near Gangtok. The flying time is 5-10 minutes. Landing takes place at a stadium field at Reshithang Sports Village.
The second type of paragliding flight is High Fly where you will fly at a higher altitude. The take off location is at Bulbuley Dara further up from Reshithang village in Ranka (near Gangtok). The take off location altitude is 2,200 meters.
The landing zone (the stadium field) is at an altitude of 1,150 meters, about 4kms from the take off point. Among amazing views of the mountains, you will also see Taktse International School at Pangthang, Bojoghari village and Tash View Point The total flying time in high fly is 20-30 minutes.
Rates
Medium fly: Rs. 2,500/- per person.
High Fly: Rs. 4,500/- per person.