"Fear has its use but cowardice has none. "
~ Mahatma Gandhi

Paragliding
Paragliding Odyssey in Indian Himalaya ~ Will Marks
"A cannonball thermal blasts into the paragliders wing, jerks me up vertically and rips my right brake out of my hand. I look up. Half the wing is gone."
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Paragliding - An Introduction ~ Romola Butalia
Paragliding is the latest in aero sports. It is a safe, convenient and thrilling way to soar in the air, to fly like a bird, to feel your wings. It is the simplest form of human flight.
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Paragliding in India
India is ideally suited to paragliding. Her physical features and climatic conditions are conducive to flying operations throughout the year. Read More...

'Student Pilot' - A First Hand Account ~ Anita Deshpande
Today we begin with one hell of a sore shoulder. Your heart wants to fly and your body just follows. So you go through the whole practice routine once more. Read More...

Tandem Paragliding ~ Romola Butalia
It was a novel experience of emotions and sensations I loved. I enjoyed the thrill of actual take-off - there was no doubt that it was a perfect take-off - gentle, smooth and exhilarating. Read More...

Strangers To Earth ~ Lynn Plautz
I grabbed my Lonely Planet guidebook and my camera, and off I went into the crowded streets. Where I was going I wasn't sure. Read More...

Kamshet: Circus in the Sky~ Astrid Rao
The monsoon has finally departed and a group of flight thirsty paraglider pilots are off to Kamshet hoping desperately for good flying conditions. Read More...


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