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Unlike Hang Gliding, Hot air ballooning is quite safe and doesn't
require much physical fitness, providing breathtaking views of
various landscapes for the rider. However, new trend of bungee
jumping from the balloon, shoots the adrealine in blood for the
serious adventure seekers. An annual hot air balloon fair is held in
Delhi and other states are also thinking of the same to boost their
adventure sports.
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Ballooning Tips
There's no age barrier to enjoy hot-air ballooning, but a you have
to be fit, as you may have to walk through paddocks after
landing.There are no seats in the basket - therefore, standing for
the duration of the flight, about on hour is unavoidable. Its best
not to take children along with you, reason being the comfort and
enjoyment of other passengers. The size of the basket is quiet small
and young children often get restless when in confined areas. The
walls of the baskets are usually four feet high, and small children
would have difficulty in seeing over, unless carried by an adult.
Adults should accompany children under 12 years.
The best time to indulge in balooning is after sunrise when the
winds are their calmest. Winter months provide the most reliable
conditions, but during summer months its better take of early in the
morning. The duration of ballooning flight can change at the pilot's
discretion, taking into account the winds, temperature and weight
carried on the day.
Clothing should be exactly the way you wear during a hiking trip
that includes sturdy shoes or boots plus sunglasses, gloves and a
cap. Rememeber, it does not get any colder in the balloon than on
the ground. Always bring an extra film for photography. When alone a
balloon can rise upto 800 feet and above, while those in groups may
be restricted to heights between 200 and 500 feet.
A balloon can move as fast as the wind blows, but high wind landings
always require skill and experience. The passenger capacity depends
on the size of the balloon, but usually it varies from 2 in sport
balloons and up to 12 people in passenger balloons. The balloon crew
tracks the flight and are usually there when the balloon lands.
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Major Ballooning Sites In India
India also has its own hot-air balloons and the Ballooning Club of
India organizes international balloon festivals and demonstration
flights annually. There are Ballooning clubs in Guwahati, Dehradun,
Bangalore and Jaipur.
Balloon Ride Over The Taj Mahal:
Hot-air ballooning in India is being given a new dimension by some
travel agents/tour operators. They not only operate joy flights on
the balloon but also conduct interesting tours like
balloon-cum-horse or camel safaris. They also offer a view of the
Taj Mahal from a balloon, with the Yamuna flowing by. The sight is
not only an exciting but a thrilling experience.
Ballooning In Rajasthan:
The undulating sand dunes are ideal for ballooning buffs. People can
even travel short distances between towns or historic resorts in
these hot air balloons. The best attraction, of course, is to coast
over fairs as Pushkar, or Beneshwar or Nagaur in a hot-air balloon.
Ballooning
Places in India:
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Agra, UP
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Pushkar, Rajasthan
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Beneshwar,
Rajasthan
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Nagaur, Rajasthan
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