The hillside town of Manali is famous for paragliding. At 2050 meters above sea level, it is an ultimate location for the sport, with its beautiful green valleys, stark blue skies and snow-capped mountain peaks. The picture-perfect valley boasts of ideal wind conditions for paragliding and is thronged by both international and domestic tourists. Starting with a basic training course, the operators are well organized, competent and trustworthy.

Paragliding is an adventure sport that offers a unique vantage point among the clouds. A favorite among adrenaline junkies, this sport involves launching a glider aircraft and being suspended under a fabric wing. Medium flights involve a 15-minute flight, while long/high flights last between 40 minutes and 1 hour. Individuals with a paragliding license can opt for solo flights while amateurs are allowed to take tandem flights – where a pilot accompanies the individual and navigates the glider.