Hang Gliding in Himachal :

Hang Gliding in Himachal :

Hang Gliding is a new sport practised at Billing, 14-km from Bir and is said to be among the finest sites for hanggliding in the world. An annual hanggliding tournament is also held over here.

Hang gliding is usually performed by using air current without an engine power. The pilot is suspended in a swing harness from the centre of the keel and maintains control wholly by weight shift arrangement with the help of airframe. To take off, the pilot runs on a down hill approximately 40-degree slope and is airborne the moment he crosses the gliders stalling speed, which vary from 15-km to 30-km per hour. Soaring can be done by using ridge lifts created by wind striking the hill face or by hot air columns known as "thermals" that keep rising upward from the sun heated surface. One can fly as long as one wishes once he has acquired good experience.
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Fly Like a Bird Through Para Gliding

Para Gliding :	Destinations – Bir and Billing, Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur, Intkali in the Pabbar valley. Peak Time – May to June or September To October. Time Involved – Will Take you to a Height of 20,000 ft for 20 to 30 Minutes. Prerequisite – Should be More than 15 years and should weigh between 45 to 85 kgs. Things To Be Carried– Pair of Warm Hand Gloves, Helmet and Running Shoes.
Must Enjoy :	Para Gliding in the Solang Valley – Great for Nascent Adventurers.
Hang Gliding :	Destinations – Billing (8,500 feet) and Dharamkot (11,800 feet) in Himachal Pradesh. Peak Time – All the Year Round, Except Monsoon. Prerequisite – One Shouldn't be Overweight and Should Not Suffer from High or Low Blood Pressure. Things To Be Carried – Helmet, Light Ropes, Torch and a Radio.
Most Important Event :	Himalayan Para Gliding Pre World Event Held in Bir and Billing Annually During the Month of November.
Other Events :	3 International and 5 National Championships.
Don't Miss :	Enjoying Para Gliding in Bir and Billing – Para Gliding Capital of India.

Source...

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