Question 1

How safe is paragliding?

Accepted Answer

Paragliding is safer than driving a car. The Glide Inn is an approved paragliding site by the Tourism Department, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, having experienced and licensed pilots. Each glider has a reserve parachute for extra safety measures.

Question 2

Best place for paragliding

Accepted Answer

Adventure Dharamshala is the best paragliding place for paragliding in Dharamshala.

Question 3

What is the flight time?

Accepted Answer

The average flight time is between eight to twelve minutes, depending upon wind and weight. The total process time to accomplish the paragliding experience takes around 50 minutes to an hour.

Question 4

What's the elevation of the take off point?

Accepted Answer

The take-off point is at approximately 7000 feet and the landing at 5000 feet.

Question 5

What's the min and max weight for paragliding?

Accepted Answer

A child of 12 years can do paragliding but not below this age. The maximum weight limit for paragliding at the Glide Inn is 98 Kgs. There is no upper age bar for having this experience.

Question 6

Is Videography done?

Accepted Answer

The entire flight is video recorded in GoPro and is transferred to the respective mobiles immediately on landing. The charges and extra and to be paid to the pilot.

Question 7

Precautions before flying?

Accepted Answer

On the command of the pilot, when asked to run, don't sit, keep running before you are in the air. Before landing keep your legs straight. No foul language is to be used while flying as the same is being recorded.

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