Paragliding in Shimla is the most buzzing activity in Shimla, and people from the across India travel to this distant Himalayan town to soar high in the valley. Spread out your hands and fly in the sky, the kind of thrill it is to be in the air against the gravity with the rewarding bird’s eye view is amazing! Shimla was the summer capital of Britishers in Northern India for more than one reason, the mystical woods and the enchanting valley at a height of 2200 meters make a spectacular sight. The closely located Bir Billing is the hub of all the adventure sports. Paragliding at Bir Billing is the best compared to any other places in India! The region around Shimla is considered as the best aero sports site. The aerial distance between Bir and Billing is 14-km and the gliders take off from Bir and land in Billing in a time span of 20 to 30 minutes.
Paragliding tours in Shimla can be paired with trekking and camping expeditions in the lowland Himalayan terrain. Paragliding in Shimla has many options one of which is in Barot, where expert guides will train you and guide you in a two-hour session. Bilaspur in Bir Billing is the most frequented site for Paragliding adventure where you cruise through the clear sky at an elevation of around 8000 feet. Ditch the Mall Road of Shimla this time, while you are in the neo-gothic town of impeccable greenery and awe-inspiring vistas. Instead, take a memorable fly and witness the floating clouds and the jutted out peaks of the valley. The best time for Paragliding in Shimla is from October to November and March to May. Monsoon is not the perfect dig for carrying out this sport. If you indulge in this sport just after the monsoon is over, your eyes will be overwhelmed by the greenery around.
Shimla can be reached from Delhi and Chandigarh in about 4 to 5 hours of driving and can be the best base for connecting to the paragliding sites. Shimla places such as Kufri, Chail, Narkanda, Tattapani, Theog etc. can also be visited on your paragliding trip. If you are setting out on a camping trip near Shimla, then you must additionally check for camping operators who also offer paragliding in the stay. If you are seeking some heart-throbbing adventure, nothing can thrill your soul as fantastically as gliding thousands of feet above the ground in the dense and deep Himalayan ridges and cliffs. Go out in the mountains, adventure awaits you!
