Paragliding Is A Relatively New Adventure Sport In Sikkim, And Little Information Is Available In Tourist Guidebooks. Paragliding In Sikkim Can Be A Truly Wonderful And Fulfilling Experience For The Adventure Seeking. Experience Unparalleled Scenic Grandeur As You Share Airspace With Himalayan Eagles, Kites And Float Over Villages, Monasteries, Temples, Lakes And Jungle, With A Fantastic View Of The Majestic Himalayas. The Last Three To Five Years Have Seen The Activity Flourish In Jorethang And It Now Is An Internationally Recognized Destination For Free-Flight Enthusiasts.

Geography And Seasons

Gliding Is A Weather Dependent Sport And The Flying Season In Sikkim Commences From November Through May, The Best Months Being November And December .These Are Excellent And Constant Conditions. The Topography And Climate Of Sikkim Also Make It An Ideal Destination For All Levels Of Pilots -They Produce Perfect `Cloud Streets' Ideal For Para gliders, Inviting Them To Fly Along This "Sky Highway". The Himalayas Are Made Up Of A Series Of Lesser Mountains Increasing In Size Before The Greater Himalayas, With Their Majestic Snow-Clad Peaks, Dominate The Sky and Are Known For Their Outstanding Beauty And Offer Some Of The Best Mountain Flying Experiences In The World.

Deals

There Are Various Deals For The Paragliding Enthusiast As Well As Those Checking This Sport Out For The First Time. There Is A Three-Day Introductory Course For Beginners, As Well As Tandem Flights (Where You Fly With An Instructor) Qualified Pilot Takes You On An Unforgettable Journey. No Previous Experience Is Required As Qualified Pilots Provide A Short Briefing Before Launching. The Take-Off Point For These Flights

At Ani Gumpa (4785 Ft), Bulbulay Dhara Gangtok (72600 Ft), Which Also Offers Prime Views Of Mt. Kanchendzonga, Monasteries & Great View Of The Gangtok Town (Provided The Skies Are Clear) And The Landing Is By The Reshithang (Ranka).

At Zoom Dhara (Near Jorethang) (1080 Ft) Which Offer Great View Of The Valley, The Mighty River Ranjit & The Great Aerial View of Darjeeling & Surroundings. And The Landing Is By The River bank Of The Mighty Himalayan River Ranjit. (Jorethang).

Alternatively, We At Brothers Could Strike A Package Deal ,Which Includes Being Picked Up On Arrival And Spending A Night In The Capital Before Heading For Paragliding to experience The Incredibly Beautiful Mountain. So That All You Have To Do Is Relax And Think Of Flying These Incredible Mountains. For Those Coming In From The Plains As The Agency Puts It, 'You Can Leave Your Flying Blues Behind'.

Caution

Paragliding Is Adventure Sport And Can Be Dangerous. To Minimize Risks, It Is Highly Recommended That You Book These Activities With Experienced And Qualified Instructors.