I was reading today's newspaper when i came across the advertisement for Himalayan Pre World Cup - 2008 . At first note it would seem to an indian like a Cricket Tournament on Himalayas but actually it isnt. Its far more interesting and adventurous , Its was 'Paragliding'. Paragliding is a recreational and competitive flying sport.
India has always been known widely for its rich heritage, diverse culture and amazing sight seeing options. However, only few people know that the country also provides excellent options for adventure tours. India has gained immense prominence as a major adventure destination over the past few years. People all over the world are attracted to this country for adventure activities. Here tourists find amazing opportunities to opt from adventure tour activities.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a bird and get that feeling that you can actually fly. Paragliding experience can help you fulfill that fantasy. Participate in Himalayan Paragliding Pre World Cup going to held on 14th Oct to 20th Oct 2008 in Bir Billing Kangra Himachal Pradesh.
A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing, whose shape is formed by the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing. A combination of hang gliding and parachuting, India has immense paragliding possibilities with the Himalayas in the north and the Sahayadri ranges on the west coast. These sites have conditions for both ridge, thermal soaring, and ideal cross country routes almost all the year round, except during the monsoons. Distance world records have been set at international competitions held in India.
Para gliding can be great fun because you will be using a parachute without actually jumping off an aircraft. The difference between para gliding and hang gliding lies, primarily, in the gear. The para glider is essentially a parachute wing, has no frame and is almost elliptical. The hang glider has an aluminium frame inside a triangular-shaped sail that typically has a pointed nose. It is a flexible wing aircraft that is piloted by shifting your weight. Powered hang gliding is growing in popularity as a sport.Location and how how to get there:
Bir is located in north west of india in state of himachal pradesh. nearest popular town is Dharamshalla well know for being choosen residence of Dalai lama in exile. Nearest International airports are Delhi and Amritsar. For reaching Bir from these aiport you have following options:
- Train to pathankot and taxi/bus from pathankot to bir. An AC sleeper seat in train (its overnight journey 11-13 hrs) cost about 1100INR and taxi from pathankot to bir is about 2000INR. Trains can be booked online on http://irctc.co.in
- Over night delux bus from delhi to Kangra (just short of dharamshalla) and taxi from there. Bus is 830INR and taxi from there 700INR.
- Overnight simpler bus from delhi to Baijnath and taxi from there bus is 300-600INR and taxi from there to bir is 150INR.
First method is most comfortable and last is cheapest. Buses leave from ISBT (inter state bus terminal) in delhi. Do not get trapped my private oprators outside bus terminal. only buy ticket inside terminal from ticket window.
If you are really an adventure lover, you cannot afford to neglect the diversity an Indian adventure tour will offer you.
If you are really an adventure lover, you cannot afford to neglect the diversity an Indian adventure tour will offer you.
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