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Paragliding in Kullu Manali 

Paragliding in Kullu Manali is an exhilarating experience and is extremely popular among adventure enthusiasts. Paragliding in Kullu Manali is organized at Solang Valley and other locations like Marhi, Bijli, Fatru , Mahadev etc.  

How to reach Kullu Manali

Airways: Bhuntar, which is 10 kms from Kullu and 50 kms from Manali is the nearest airport.

Roadways: Regular buses operate from Delhi and Chandigarh.  Tourists can also use taxi to reach Kullu Manali.

Railway: Shimla, Kalka Pathankot and Chandigarh are nearby railway stations.  There is no station in Kullu or Manali.

Kullu Paragliding Packages

Tourists can choose from a wide range of Kullu Paragliding packages offered by tour operators. Kullu Paragliding packages include 3 types of paragliding:

Short Paragliding in Kullu Manali – The flight lasts for 60-90 seconds

Medium Paragliding in Kullu Manali – The flight is for approximately 3-10 mins

High Paragliding in Kullu Manali – Duration of this flight is 10-25 mins

Some of the tour operators that organize Kullu Paragliding packages are Himalayan Journeys, Himalayan Adventures and Trans Himalayan Aventures. The cost of packages range from Rs.5000 to Rs.15000, depending on activities included in the package. Some Kullu Paragliding packages also organize trainings which are generally 5 to 10 days long. Kullu Paragliding packages may also include Paratrekking which combines paragliding with trekking along the Himalayan valley, sightseeing and White Water Rafting.  

Kullu Paragliding cost

Kullu Paragliding cost depends on the type of paragliding. Different tour operators also price their Kullu Paragliding cost differently. On an average, Kullu Paragliding cost ranges from Rs.350-Rs.500 per person for a 5 minute fight.

Kullu Paragliding Season

The best Kullu Paragliding Season is summers. The Kullu Paragliding Season starts from February and continues till June.  Kullu Paragliding Season again starts in September and continues till November.

Tips while Paragliding in Kullu Manali

One should be not suffer from ailments like epilepsy or heart disease.

One should be insured as most tour operators decline liability in case of an accident

One should wear all safety equipments while flying

Places of Interest

Apart from Paragliding, Kullu Paragliding Packages may also include visit to some famous places like Rohtang Pass which is 51 kms from Manali, Hadimaba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashist Bath, Manikaran and Nagar.

Accomodation

Tourists can stay either at Manali or Kullu.  There are multiple luxury and budget hotels at both the places.  One can also stay at cottages which provide economic and good accommodation.