Paragliding in Manali

The hillside town of Manali is famous for paragliding. At 2050 metres above sea level, it is an ultimate location for the sport, with its beautiful green valleys, stark blue skies, and snow-capped mountain peaks.

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.

1. Solang Valley: Located 11 kilometres from Manali at Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley is the most popular destination for both tandem and solo flights. The views of the valley, apple orchards, and snow-capped peaks are truly breathtaking from this site. While booking a paragliding trip at Solang, make sure that the operator arranges for transportation to and from the launch site. The only way to reach the area is through ropeway, and that costs an additional INR 1500 – 2000.
2. Dobhi, Naggar: Take a 15-minute flight from Falayn to Naggar and fly over Dobhi Valley that teems with flowers in the springtime. Drive to Dobhi in Naggar and take part in an instructional lec-dem, after which one is free to soar above the clouds. Only tandem paragliding is available at this location.
3. Burua-Shanag: One of the most recently approved paragliding sites, the area is relatively unexplored which means that there is less tourist influx. This makes Burua ideal for people looking for not very crowded paragliding sites.
4. Taleti Kharal Valley: Beginning at Taleti valley, this paragliding flight ends at Talogi valley after 20 minutes and offers one of the most breathtaking views of Manali. Taleti is about 40 kilometres away from Manali.