PARAGLIDING IN GANGTOK
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.
Actually there is no
experience or training required to enjoy paragliding in Gangtok. Because the
operators here offer Tandem Flights. Which means that an experienced and
certified pillot will accompany you. Both pilot and the passenger sit safely
and comfortably in harness which is attached to the paraglider. The pilot takes
care of the entire flight and its navigation. So after an easy take off, you
will only enjoy the flight with breathtaking views.
However 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 Tashi View Point. The total flying time in high fly is 20-30
minutes.
Note that Baliman Dara
and Bulbuley Dara are the only two certified paragliding take off locations in
east Sikkim (both are near Gangtok).
Indicative Rates
Medium fly: Rs. 2,500/-
per person.
High Fly: Rs. 4,500/-
per person.
You should make advance
booking. The operators can arrange hotel pickup and drop at additional cost. It
can take up to 2 hours for the entire paragliding trip including flying time
and ground movements.
Paragliding Operators in
Gangtok
There are several of
them. Here are the most well known ones:
1) Sikkim
Paragliding Adventure Sports Cooperative Society Ltd.
They started paragliding
operation in 2010. They have all Sikkimese pilots who have been trained by the
Sikkim Government. The operator is affiliated with Paragliding Association of
India (PAI) and is the state representative of PAI in Sikkim. Other than usual
tandem flights, they also offer Paraliding tours for visiting experienced
paragliding pilots and also para trekking expeditions to explore and discover
Sikkim from the sky.
Booking Office:
Reshithang Sport
Village, Ranka
Near Banjhakri Water
Fall (about 100 meters ahead)
Phone: 03592 - 649053,
Mobile: +91 9547116119
Email: fly@sikkimparagliding.org
Head Office:
Kazi Road, Gangtok
Mobile: +91 9547116119;
Email: fly@sikkimparagliding.org
2) Fly Sikkim
Adventure
They are the first
Paragliding operator in Sikkim and have certified pilots trained from
Paragliding Association of India.
Booking Office:
Reshithang Sport
Village, Ranka
Located next to Sikkim
Paragliding Adventure Sports Cooperative Society
Phone: +91
9197207767 (O),+91 98515 88593, +91 97350 17094
Email: flysikkimadventure@gmail.com
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