Paragliding with Manali Trails
Paragliding in Manali
Paragliding is one of the most thrilling things to do in Manali — the Himalaya from the sky instead of from the road. You fly tandem with an experienced pilot, with all the flying kit provided, so no experience is needed. Great alone, with friends or with family.
- Duration
- About an hour incl. briefing
- Where
- Dobhi paragliding site
- Flight
- Tandem, with a pilot
- Experience
- None needed
- Best months
- Spring to autumn, weather allowing
- Good for
- Solo, friends, families
- Snow-covered Himalayan peaks
- Green mountains and scenic valleys
- The Beas and mountain villages below
- Clear sky and the surrounding peaks
Best time to fly
Paragliding depends on weather and flight conditions — good weather, the right wind and clear visibility. Spring, summer and autumn usually give the best conditions; in the monsoon or bad weather a flight can be postponed or cancelled, and winter depends on the day. Ask us about today's conditions.
Safety
Safety comes first. Every tandem flight is flown by a qualified, experienced pilot with proper equipment, and you get a briefing before take-off so you know what to expect.
- A suitable helmet
- A properly inspected paraglider
- The correct harness
- Follow the pilot's instructions
- Weather and wind checked
- No flying when conditions are unsuitable
- Take-off and landing instructions followed
What to carry
You don't need much — the flying equipment is provided. Ask about camera and phone rules before the flight.
- Mobile phone
- Camera, if permitted
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A light jacket
- Water bottle
- ID if required
What to wear
Comfortable clothes and sporty, closed shoes — and a light jacket, because mountain weather changes fast.
Included
- Experienced tandem pilot
- Helmet, harness and an inspected paraglider
- Safety briefing before take-off
Over the valley
A flight over the Kullu valley, filmed by us. Tap for sound.
Paragliding with us
Paragliding — questions
Is paragliding possible in Manali?
Yes — availability depends on the flying site and on the weather and wind on the day.
I have never flown. Can I still do it?
Yes. Tandem flights are made for first-timers: a professional pilot flies, you enjoy it.
Is it safe?
Like every adventure sport it carries some risk. Safety depends on proper equipment, the pilot's skill and the weather — we never fly when conditions are unsuitable.
Can children fly?
Minimum age and other requirements depend on the site — message us for the current rules.
What if the weather turns?
The flight is delayed, moved or cancelled. The decision is the operator's.
How long does it take?
Registration, preparation, briefing, take-off, the flight and landing — the time in the air depends on the package and the conditions.
Can I take pictures?
Ask us whether a camera or a video is included in your package.
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
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
IN THE AIRAbout an hour incl. check-inPhoto: Meeta via Wikimedia Commons, public domainHot Air Balloon
A calm, slow lift over the valley — the gentlest way to see Manali from the sky.
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.
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