Goindocal: Humans are conditioned to take calculated risk and accordingly adapt and enjoy. This natural tendency gave birth to sports, from hunting in initial days to much organized one these days. Adventure sports or say extreme sport is an extension of that natural tendency. Overcoming the extreme challenges involving speed, height, physical duress makes it favorite for sports lovers. With the growing income and developing infrastructure, India—one of the most naturally diversified country in the world—is slowly getting popular on adventure sports arena.   

Paragliding
Paragliding is one of the most favorite aero sports of the adventure sports lover across the world. Thrill of height and sense of freedom in the air makes it a hot favorite. Starting in 1940s, slowly it gained popularity and became one of the most loved adventure sports. Although, it is little risky but with proper training one can enjoy the sport.

In perfect weather conditions you can stay aloft for hours and can soar to heights more than 3000 meters. For paragliding, one needs gentle hillsides but these days machine powered takeoffs have made Para Gliding possible even in the flat lands of India.

In India, you will get two flying season; one from September to December and then other from March to June.
     
Best Paragliding Location in India
India, with highly diversified terrains from the Himalayan Mountain in the north and Annamalai Hills in south and plateaus in central part, offers best possible sites for Paragliding. The lofty Himalaya from west to east is considered as the best sites for this adventurous sport. Here is a list of most popular destination for paragliding in India:  

Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh has several world renowned sites for paragliding, which mainly offers extensive views of the ranges of Dhauladhar. Bijli Mahadev is the most perfect site for hill launching. Some other attractive paragliding sites are Bandla, Lahaul and Spiti and Arhaul-Anu.

Uttaranchal
The Himalayan ranges in the state of Uttrakhand also offer some best paragliding sites. Naukutchiyatal, Dayara Bugyal, Dhanolti Ridge and Bedni Bugyal in Kumaon are the best sites in the state.   

Rajasthan
Low hill with clear sky makes paragliding sites in the state of Rajasthan hot favorite among the beginners. The paragliding can be performed with the permission of civil aviation authorities in the areas like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur and Udaipur. The beauty of desert beneath and blue sky above makes it the most loved paragliding area in India.

Maharashtra
Western Ghat hill range in Maharashtra offers one of the best paragliding sites in western India. Although flying in currently centred around Mumbai and Pune, but there are plenty of potential sites like; Matheran, Deolali, Mahabaleshwar, Singhgad and Panchgani.

Delhi
For people living in capital Delhi, Sohna--about 40 kms south west of Delhi-- is one such location where adventure sports lovers could enjoy flat land paragliding.

How to Reach
You can explore all paragliding sites in north India from Delhi. You can reach to Himachal, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal or any other paragliding sites by Air, Rail and Road. You can reach any location in north India in less than 12 hours.  

Para Gliding Tips
Thrill comes with some pain, and sometime the pain goes beyond control and makes a life-long mark. It doesn’t mean one should stop enjoying thrill of paragliding. All you need to do is, get proper training and apply them with all possible precautions. The beginners should learn the basic of paragliding, along with launching, landing and turning.