Manali is one of the charming destinations in Himachal Pradesh to indulge in exciting adventure sports and activities. However, out of all the adventure sports and activities, paragliding in Manali is one of the most famous adventure sports among adventure seekers. So if you are willing to explore the sky with paragliding, Manali is the perfectly suitable place to indulge in this sport.
In the last few years, Manali has become a perfect paragliding destination that promises to awaken the true adventure enthusiast in you. It is the place to be if you wish to soar in the clear blue skies like birds and explore the mountains’ breathtaking sights. There are some nearby destinations where you can enjoy paragliding, like Solang Valley, set at 14 km from Manali town. The best time to enjoy Paragliding in Manali is the months of May to September.
There are three types of paragliding flights that you can enjoy in Manali. Scroll down to read about these flights and know the suitable one for you.
Travelers who wish to enjoy paragliding in Manali are offered three kinds of flights:
1. Short flight
- Duration: 2 – 5 minutes
- Location: Solang Nala
- In this flight, the person is taken 100 – 150 meter up the slope. From there, the person takes a flight along with the pilot in a two seater paraglider.
2. Medium flight
- Duration: 3- 7 minutes
- Location: Solang Nala
- Medium flight is similar to small flight, but it is done in a zig-zag motion. The flight takes more time to land than short flights
3. High flight
- Duration: 20-30 minutes
- Location: Solang Nala
- This type of flight is available for experienced paragliders only. It is recommended for those who have a lot of experience with short flights.
If you are willing to enjoy this paragliding on your Manali vacation, contact us. We provide fully customizable adventure Manali tour packages that you can modify as per your requirements.
