Looking for adventure during your vacations in India, try Hand Gliding. Soar to the heights of adventure, let the freedom don on you and catch the bird's view of the world. The incredible land of India offers various aero sports that have taken the world by storm like Para-gliding, Hang-gliding and Parasailing.
For excellent flying opportunities and cross-country flights in India you may head to Billing (8,500 feet) in Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh, Dharamkot (11,800 feet), situated near Dharamshala it is clubbed with a two kilometer long trekking. Wildlife and nature can be enjoyed together at Kallahatti near Ooty. Parts of Sikkim are also fast developing hand gliding spots.
Billing in India's Kangra Valley is the renowned the world over for organizing hang-gliding events. The place also has the distinction of organizing first every paragliding competition according to the rules of Federation Aeronautique International, which makes this venue most suited for future world paragliding championships.
Parasailing is another form of aero sport that satisfies the adventurers. You are attached to a parachute that take to the air with as few as three four steps. You soar to the heights of the sky, several feet above the ground level and feel the freedom. The activity is easy to learn and can be indulged into along with the entire family during the holiday.
Besides Billing you may take your pick from the spots in Goa, Trivandrum, Orissa, hills of Uttaranchal, the Northeastern states, especially Manipur, and many other places during vacations in India. The thrill truly chills at the slopes of the Solang valley near Manali, Nilgiri hills in the south, the Eastern Himalayas in the Darjeeling/Gangtok area, Auli in Uttaranchal and Sansar in Jammu & Kashmir.
