Hot Air Balloon with Manali Trails
Hot Air Balloon in Manali
A hot air balloon is the opposite of a rush: a slow rise from an elevated point, the valleys, forests and villages spread below you. For travellers who want the view from above without the speed.
- Duration
- About an hour incl. check-in
- Pace
- Slow and calm
- Experience
- None — the pilot flies
- Weather
- Wind and visibility decide
- Good for
- Families, couples
- Time
- About an hour
- Booking
- Day-to-day availability
- Himalayan scenery from above
- Calm and slow — good for families
- Photos to remember
Photo: Meeta via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
How a ride works
- Registration and check-in
- Safety briefing
- Balloon preparation
- Boarding when the crew says so
- Take-off once the pilot is happy
- The flight
- Landing at the chosen area
- Exit with the crew's help
What you can see
The view depends on the site, the altitude and the weather.
- Himalayan peaks
- Forest-covered slopes
- Mountain valleys
- River landscapes
- Villages
- Open sky
What to wear
Layers — mountain weather changes quickly. Nothing loose.
- Comfortable trousers
- Warm layers
- Comfortable shoes
- Light jacket
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
Safety
- Follow the pilot's instructions
- Stay in the passenger area
- Keep still during take-off and landing
- Keep belongings secure
- Respect weather calls
Included
- Pilot and crew
- Safety briefing
Hot Air Balloon — questions
Is it available all year?
It depends on the operator and on wind, visibility and the season.
Do I need experience?
No — the pilot flies the balloon.
Are children allowed?
Age and passenger rules vary — confirm before you book.
Can I take photos?
Usually yes, within the operator's camera and phone rules.
What if the weather changes?
The flight may be delayed, moved or cancelled.
Activities
More ways to
get your heart going.
Fly over Dobhi, run the Beas, zip across the valley. Every activity has a Book now and an Enquire — pick whichever suits you.
All activities
IN THE AIRAbout an hour incl. briefingParagliding
Tandem flights with an experienced pilot over the Kullu valley — snow peaks, green slopes, villages and the Beas below.
ON THE WATER1–2 hours incl. trainingRiver Rafting
White water on the Beas with a trained guide — safety gear, a training session and transport from our counter included.
ON A CABLEAbout 30 minutes incl. harness and briefingPhoto: Subhashish Panigrahi via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
THE EDGEAbout an hour incl. checksPhoto: No Lands Too Foreign via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0Bungee Jumping
The biggest rush we sell — a free fall from a platform on a professionally designed cord.
Talk to us
Plan your trip with us
Tell us what you'd like to do and when. We reply on WhatsApp with availability, the weather outlook and a price — usually the same day.
- 01Send the form
WhatsApp opens with your trip, dates and group filled in.
- 02We confirm on WhatsApp
Availability, weather, pickup and the final price.
- 03Book or pay at the counter
Pay online with Book now, or at our counter in Dobhi.
Rather call? +91 75910 03135