Tag: paragliding
Water sports galore at Tehri lake fest
October 1 (TravelAndy): India’s Uttarakhand state will host Tehri Festival at Koti colony on the eponymous lake on October 15 and 16.
The two-day festival will have adventure activities such as river rafting, canoeing, paragliding, parasailing and kayaking. Tourists can take part in all the activities and watch experts demonstrate their skills.
Additionally, the festival will showcase high-octane music and dance along with exhibition of firework on the concluding day. Continue reading Water sports galore at Tehri lake fest
Burua hope for Manali paragliders
August 30 (TravelAndy): Paragliders have discovered a new place to resume their sport after National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned paragliding in Manali’s adventure tourist spot Solang valley, reported The Times of India (TOI).
Burua village, seven kilometers from Manali, is poised to be a perfect destination for paragliders and adventure tourists. With a wider valley, Burua can apparently accommodate more gliders than Solang.
Enthusiasts and organisers are awaiting a government approval to begin the sport in Burua. Continue reading Burua hope for Manali paragliders
Kullu bans paragliding till Sep 15
August 2 (TravelAndy): The tourist department of the popular hill station Kullu in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday banned paragliding in the district till September 15.
“Paragliding has been banned under Himachal Pradesh Aero Sports Rules till September 15, because in rainy season, dense fog on hilly areas may cause accidents,” said a Hindustan Times report, quoting a statement by district tourism officer Ratan Gautam.
A ban on river rafting is also on and it will continue till September 15. Continue reading Kullu bans paragliding till Sep 15