Take off from the beautiful Delo Hills in Kalimpong and experience an adrenaline-pumping 10-15 minute paragliding adventure, flying high above lush valleys and scenic Himalayan vistas.
Start with a professional safety briefing and high-grade gear to ensure you’re fully prepared for this exciting aerial adventure.
Fly with a certified pilot who not only ensures your safety but enhances your experience by navigating the skies effortlessly, leaving you free to enjoy the spectacular views.
Reach altitudes of up to 5,500 feet, witnessing the incredible beauty of Kalimpong and its surroundings, including the lush hills of Delo and panoramic Himalayan landscapes.
Choose from flexible packages, including options to carry a camera, so you can record videos or take photos of your paragliding experience to cherish forever.
Soar high above the stunning landscapes of Kalimpong on an exhilarating paragliding adventure, offering unmatched aerial views. Begin with a detailed safety briefing by a certified and licensed pilot before taking flight. Glide for 10-15 minutes, reaching altitudes of up to 5,500 feet, while enjoying mesmerizing vistas of valleys, villages, and Himalayan foothills. With high-quality safety gear, your experience is both thrilling and secure. Choose from multiple packages, including options to record videos or snap photos, making your adventure truly unforgettable.
Activity duration: 45 minutes (including safety briefing and flight)
Activity timing: 9 am - 4 pm
The kalimpong paragliding season does not last for very long in Kalimpong. Plan your travel from the month of April to June and October as during these months the weather is perfect for paragliding. Paragliding requires a light climate with clear sky and pleasant weather. From April to June and October you can find it all here in Kalimpong.
During the rest of the year the weather remains too hot, too cold or rainy, which will might disturb your plan of paragliding. During the months from April to June the temperature remains 25-30 degree Celsius which is favourable for paragliding in Kalimpong. Later during the year around October the temperature remains 20-25 degree Celsius with clear climate.
While paragliding in Kalimpong you will be accompanied by an experienced and trained instructor, so you can be assured of your safety. It’s called a tandem paragliding where you and the guide will be secured in separate safety harnesses and the guide will control the full flight.
You can fly without a license. Only the paragliding instructor and the paragliding agency need to have a license from the local authorities before conducting flying.
The time may vary as per the weather conditions. The usual time for the flight is nearly 15 minutes.
The minimum age required to participate in the activity is 4 years and the weight limit allowed per person is 20 kg to 110 kg.
This adventure sport is advised to adults and grownups, infants and very young children are not recommended to take this. Also, people who are having a health condition like asthma, heart problem, etc., are strictly prohibited from taking this adventure activity.
Thrillophilia makes sure that the instructors are well trained and well versed with English and Hindi language. Instructors will guide you about the safety and precautions in Hindi or English language, some instructors are known to the local language as well.
Make sure you are listening to the flight instructor while he is explaining you all the details for the flight. Also there will be written instructions given to you before the flight so you can read them out.