India /Himachal Pradesh /Kullu /Kullu
Sight Address : Paragliding at Solang Valley, located 14 kms from Manali and other locations like Marhi, Fatru, Bijli Mahadev etc. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Paragliding at Kullu has been referred as one of the best sites to enjoy in the country. A paradise of aerosport lover, Kullu serves as an excellent launch site along with Solang, Bir and Mahadev. The best season to enjoy paragliding in Kullu is during the months from February to June and September to November. For more information on the various courses and other information on paragliding in Kullu, tourists can approach the Himachal Mountaineering Institute and Allied Sports in Manali. Contact:(01902) 252342-253789
Paragliding in Kullu
HistoryEdit
Paragliding sport was introduced into India in (1991-92) when some foreign visiting pilots decided to explore flying possibilities in the Kullu Valley. The sport with its self advertising nature soon charmed the Valley ‘adventurists’ who until then were involved in skiing, trekking and rock climbing. Billing in the Kangra Valley had already been identified as a flying site for hang gliding. The Kangra and Kullu Valleys witnessed the spreading and development Paragliding. Over the past few years a small number of set ups have been seen operating in this area. Across the country there wouldnow be 10 to 12 such small set ups and 150 to 200 known active pilots in the country.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
April – June / September – December.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hrs.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : 500/- to 2000/-(Depends on the season and rush)
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 500/- to 2000/-(Depends on the season and rush)
Kids Rs. : No
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : NoEdit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : NoEdit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road.and easily accessible by taxi.There are also taxis available from the railway station. They generally charge around Rs 1200 from the railway station to the town center.
BUS : Kullu has regular bus connections from Delhi, Shimla, Pathankot, Palampur and Ambala. The main bus stand is in the Sarvari Bazaar. Buses stopping at Dhalpur. State owned bus services of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation are available from Kullu connecting with the nearest cities. Kullu is connected to Delhi (570 km), Chandigarh (267 km), Pathankot (285 km) and Shimla (270 km) by tourist deluxe buses of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. These deluxe buses cost about Rs 4 per km.
Train : The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95 kms from Kullu. The nearest railhead with best train connections is at Chandigarh, 272 kms away. From there, regular buses connect to Kullu.There are also taxis available from the railway station. They generally charge around Rs 1200 from the railway station to the town center.
Air : The closest airport to Kullu is Bhuntar airport which is situated at a distance of around 10 km from the heart of the city, Kullu. Bhuntar is currently not operational therefore Chandigarh is the airport for Kullu Vally.After getting down at the Air port, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Others : There are auto rickshaws in some places where the roads are not steep. There are no separate night fares. The best option is to hire private cabs from stands that are available at the street corners. Most of them charge per km and the usual rates are Rs 6 per km. Horse drawn carriages are a popular mode of transport in the town. They are cheap and can be found along the main roads.
Things to CarryEdit
- Woolan cloths, Camera etc.
Safety / WarningEdit
N.A.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
