Flying high can be both adventurous and liberating. Paragliding has been a choice of many adventure-seekers who visit Bir-Billing and Manali in Himachal Pradesh to experience it. But, having a pilot who controls the flight can bring down the level of thrill.
What if you could control the speed and direction of the glider through a slight tug of your hand? Doesn't it sound exciting? What if someone told you that it was actually possible to go solo sailing in the air?
Well, you guessed it right! It is definitely possible. All you need to do is that you head over to Kamshet – a place 110 km away from Mumbai – and one of the best place for paragliding in India.
There are a number of paragliding schools in Kamshet and all you need to do is enrol in one of these. You can just visit their website and make an online booking. The best option for all the beginners is the two-day introductory course during which you learn about the physics of paragliding and about the equipment that is used.
Next, the students get a chance to try low-level flights, bunny hopping and eventually trying a solo flight. Most of the packages include stay in guest houses including food, so there is no need to worry about that either.
Being in a paragliding school is adventurous but it also involves a lot of patience because the trainers tend to treat everyone like students. You may also try courses of longer duration based on your interest.
Other things you can try in Kamshet
After the competition of your course, you may also choose to explore the city by visiting the local markets. You can also visit the Pawna Lake and the Kondeshwar Temple during the trip.
Bhairi Caves, located on the high rocks of Kamshet, are also ideal for adventurers. The caves are known for the practice of animal sacrifice which is still prevalent there. However, there are chances that you might not be able to witness this during the visit.
In the end, staying in a paragliding school can introduce you to many others who share the same interests and passion. You might make new friends as you learn the art of flying.
