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the states of India are blessed with number of mountains, which are
ideal for Hang-gliding, a new adventure sport of the subcontinent.
Though popular among adventure freaks, the trend is picking up with
more and more foreigners and locals coming to these exquisite
gliding spots.
Some of the ideal spots for hang-glidings are Himalyan foot hills in
the North, Nilgiri and Chamundi hills in south, Western ghats and
Aravali in West and Eastern ghats in East.
Hang
Gliding Facts & Tips
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The sport of hang gliding through the air involves hanging suspended
by a harness from a large type of kite called a hang glider. With
the help of our certified instructors anyone can fly with only ten
minutes of instruction on the ground. But, for high altitude gliding
learning you have to enrol in a hanggliding course where there are
experienced pilots to guide you till you become professional in this
sport.
Among the basic equipments of hang gliding there are harnesses,
helmets, and emergency parachutes. Hang-glider is an aircraft to
which undercarriage and take off power is provided solely by the
pilot's legs. It consists of 3 aluminium tubes pivoted at the nose,
a trapeze or cross bar for control and a decorn tail. They are of
various sizes and weights ranging from 7 to 25 kg.
The safety of the
pilot is assured by a parachute, which is made of high quality
material to withstand different heights, wind force and gravity to
which they are exposed. The alti-meter, vario-meter and wind-speed
meters, and indicators are used for right movements and safe
landing. For further improvement of a comfortable flying experience
a small engine and wheel with extra seat have now been added. Hang
gliders are portable, which you can easily carry on your back or in
a jeep to the gliding site and can be made ready quickly.
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Major Hang Gliding Sites In India
Hang Gliding, comparatively a new sport in India, is gaining
popularity. India has got thermal soaring effects in the summer
months and hill soaring almost year-round. The monsoons are the only
months when this sport is not possible in India, otherwise even the
winter months are also ideal for it.
Most Indian hang gliding sites have been highly rated and those in
the lower regions of the Himalaya are among the best the world has.
Hang gliding clubs in India are located at Pune, Delhi, Mumbai,
Chandigarh, Shimla, Devlali and Bangalore.
Hang Gliding In Himachal Pradesh:
Hang-Gliding is a new sport practised at Billing, 14-km from Bir and
is said to be among the finest sites for hang-gliding in the world.
An annual hang-gliding tournament is also held over here. Situated
in Dharamsala, Dharamkot is situated at 11, 800 ft and requires a
2-km trek from the nearest roadhead.
Hanggliding In The Nilgiris:
Situated 20-kms away from Ooty, Kalahatty in the Nilgiris, has a
launch area that is well connected by a jeepable road. This cross
country route in the Nilgiris passes over forested areas giving
glimpses of wild animals in the sanctuary below. The Bombay
Hang-gliders Club organizes rallies at Talegaon in the Western Ghats
on the Bombay-Pune highway.
Hang Gliding
Places in India:
- Billing, HP
- Dharamkot, HP
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- Pune, Maharashtra
- Delhi
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Chandigarh
- Shimla, HP
- Devlali, Maharashtra
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Kalahatty, Ooty
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