Manali is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in North India. People often go there to beat the heat and to run away from the madding crowd of their cities and to have quality time in the peace and quiet of this small town. Many tour packages combine tours to Kullu, which is another small town in Himachal Pradesh close to Manali. Therefore many of the tours and travels will have packages under the banner of Kullu-Manali. Manali being one of the top tourist destinations in the country is also one of the biggest contributors toward the economy of the country. Most of its income is earned through the tourism industry in the state. The climate of Manali makes it one of the best places to visit in the country. For instance it is considerably cold in the winters and then moderately cold in the summers. Manali is also one of the most famous places to visit for its temples and its art and craft. It is this reason that Manali has attracted many foreign visitors as well. As for those who are more inclined towards adventure, there are many tour packages that include paragliding in Manali.
Manali paragliding could be of many types and there are many options to choose from depending upon the kind of budget you are on and also the kind of paragliding that you prefer. Paragliding is one of the most adventurous and thrilling, adrenaline pumping sports in the world and it takes some courage to go on a paragliding ride. So what are the different kinds of paragliding experiences that you can opt for while you are in Manali? And what are the things that an individual needs to keep in mind before attempting paragliding?
The individual needs to slide down a slope that is at least 40 feet to give the parachute the acceleration and the leverage that it needs. The valleys in and around Manali are made perfectly for this. If you’re going for paragliding then you need to make sure that the company or the service provider is legitimate because safety is of utmost importance to ensure that lives are not lost and that accidents do not occur. Usually, for first timers, there are people that will accompany you on the ride to make sure that you are safe. It would take for an expert to be on his own for paragliding. Paragliding in Manali has become one of the most popular adventurous sports in the region.
Manali paragliding has some rules and they are as follows. The individual has to be over 15 years of age and they also have to be between 45 to 80 kilograms. Also there are courses that are available for paragliding in case you want to go for the ride more than once. Also, it is important to keep in mind the time of year during which it is best to go to Manali. September to November are the best recommended months.
