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For people who are fond of doing something exciting and out of the box in life, Paragliding is such an adventure, which along with a hair-raising experience, gives lifelong memories. When you float among the clouds and see the earth with the gusts of cool breeze, the sight seems like a dream. The high snow-clad mountains visible from the sky, the vast Pacific Ocean, blue lakes and lush green valleys present a completely unique form of nature.
If you are also an experienced adventurer or want to explore the world from a new perspective by trying Tandem Fly for the first time, then definitely include these 10 best paragliding destinations on the global tourism map in your travel bucket list:
1. Gudauri, Georgia – Adventure in the Caucasus Mountains
The Gudauri region of Georgia is one of the world’s most spectacular paragliding hubs, located amidst the Caucasus Mountains.
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What is special: While flying here, one gets a mesmerizing 360-degree view of the deep green valleys spread below and the snow-clad mountains below.
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Major Attractions: The Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument, Kazbegi and the historic Gergeti Trinity Church.
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Travel Guide: From the capital Tbilisi you can easily reach here by taxi or bus. 3 to 4 days is enough time to explore this place thoroughly.
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Local Food: Don’t miss out on traditional Georgian dishes like ‘khachapuri’ (cheese bread), ‘khinkali’ (dumplings), lobio and their famous wines.
2. Maui, USA – Flying over the Pacific Ocean
Maui, located in the Hawaiian Islands of America, is known for its amazing combination of active and dormant volcanoes, high mountains and blue ocean.
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What is special: Paragliding here means seeing the vast Pacific Ocean and picturesque coastal areas from a bird’s eye view.
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Major Attractions: Haleakala National Park, Road to Hana, Wailea Beach and Molokini Crater.
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Travel Guide: Allow at least 5 to 7 days to properly explore Maui. Rental car (car rental) is the most comfortable option to travel here.
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Local Food: Hawaiian poke bowls, kalua pork, fresh seafood and strong Hawaiian coffee are popular here.
3. Bir Billing, India – Paragliding capital of the country
Bir Billing, situated in the lap of Himachal Pradesh, is considered to be India’s most famous and second best paragliding take-off site in the world.
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What is special: There is a magical feeling of flying over the high snowy peaks of the Dhauladhar Mountain Range, tea plantations and beautiful Tibetan villages.
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Major Attractions: Bir Monastery, Chokling Monastery, Palpung Sherabling Monastery and Barot Valley.
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Travel Guide: One can easily reach here from Delhi or Chandigarh by overnight bus, train or taxi. It is perfect for a weekend trip or a holiday of 3 to 5 days.
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Local Food: Hot Tibetan momos, thukpa, traditional Himachali Dham and special Maggi-tea of the mountains.
Other 7 Most Popular Paragliding Spots in the World
| Destination and country | required days for travel | Main USPs and places worth visiting | What to eat (Local Food) |
| 4. Pokhara, Nepal | 4 to 5 days | Panoramic view of Annapurna mountain range and Phewa Lake while flying from Sarangkot. World Peace Pagoda is the main attraction here. | Nepali Thali, Sel Roti and Momo |
| 5. Chamonix, France | 4 to 6 days | A unique adventure of flying over Europe’s highest peak ‘Mon Blanc’ and huge glaciers amidst the Alps mountains. | French Cheeses, Fondue, Crepes and Pastries |
| 6. Oludeniz, Türkiye | 3 to 5 days | Landing from Babadag Mountain directly over the blue sea and white sandy shores of Türkiye’s famous ‘Blue Lagoon’. | Turkish kebab, baklava, gözleme |
| 7. Interlaken, Switzerland | 4 to 6 days | Experience paragliding in fairy-tale valleys between the peaks of the Swiss Alps, the blue lakes of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. | Swiss Chocolate, Rosti, Raclette |
| 8. Queenstown, New Zealand | 5 to 7 days | The Adventure Capital of the World, where take-off takes place across the skyline between Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountains. | New Zealand Lamb, Meat Pie, Local Honey |
| 9. Valle de Bravo, Mexico | 2 to 4 days | A beautiful panoramic view of the Mexican plains over dense forests, hills and the vast Lake Avandaro. | Tacos, Tamales, Enchiladas |
| 10. Miraflores, Peru | 2 to 3 days | The thrill of a coastal fly from high cliffs directly over the Pacific Ocean instead of the mountains right next to downtown Lima. | Peruvian Ceviche, Lomo Saltado |
Important advice for adventure lovers: Those doing paragliding for the first time should always choose ‘tandem flight’ with a certified pilot. Apart from this, before going to any destination, be sure to get information about the local weather there, because paragliding is completely prohibited in strong winds or bad weather.