Question 1

What is the best time for paragliding in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

The best time for paragliding in Gangtok is from the month of March to June and then September  to November. The reason behind is the weather remains clear at these point of time.

Question 2

Is there age limit for paragliding in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

As per the law related to such sports the minimum age for solo flight is 16 and the  ceiling limit is 70 years. Other than this there are certain medical conditions like heart  problem or high blood pressure where special precautions are needed.

Question 3

What is the average duration of paragliding in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

The average duration of paragliding in Sikkim depends on the package you have chosen from. Ranging from the medium flight to the mountain view flight, you can choose a 10 minute long flight or even a 25 minute long flight. The different packages include:Vibrant Valley View - Medium Flight: This package will let you enjoy a glide for around 10 minutes.High Flight: This flight package will let you enjoy paragliding for 18 to 20 minutes.Mountain View Flight: This one package will actually let you enjoy the mountainous views for around 22 to 25 minutes.

Question 4

Will there be a professional guide with a paraglider?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a certified and experienced instructor cum Tandem Pilot will be assisting you in the activity of paragliding in Sikkim. The tour will begin with getting to know about the whole activity with the instructor providing you with proper details, precautionary measures and other tips about the flights. You will be assisted by the tandem pilot during the whole paragliding session and he/she will ensure that you have a safe landing.

Question 5

How high can you fly while paragliding in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

The average height of paragliding in Sikkim depends on the package you have chosen from. Ranging from the medium flight to the mountain view flight, you can choose a flight with a height of 5000 to 7000 feet. The different packages include:Vibrant Valley View - Medium Flight: This package will let you enjoy a glide from a height of 5000 feet above the sea level.High Flight: This flight package will let you enjoy paragliding from a height of 6200 feet above the sea level.Mountain View Flight: This one package will actually let you enjoy the mountainous views from a height of 7000 feet.

Question 6

What clothes to wear for paragliding in Gangtok?

Accepted Answer

Make sure that you wear a long sleeved windproof shirt/t-shirt while paragliding in Sikkim. In addition to this, make sure you wear proper shoes, which have perfect fit and have proper grip. In the case of pants, you can wear anything which is comfortable ranging from trousers to sweatpants.

Question 7

Is paragliding is safe sport?

Accepted Answer

Paragliding is an extremely risk-free game from the perspective of the modern day  gear. The cases of accident due to procedure or equipment failure may be very rare. So it's  on your hand how safely you are going to deal with it. Correct judgement for the period of  the flight and some proper coaching aid you in that. So before making the flight go for a  specified training of the climatic condition will be good.