Paragliding in Manali

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Paragliding in Manali means tandem flights from two launch sites north of the town: Solang Valley, about 13 km away at roughly 2,500 m, and Marhi, higher up the Rohtang road at about 3,300 m, used only in the months the pass road is open. Solang is where most visitors fly. The take-off points are on the slope above the valley floor and the landing field is beside the car park, so a flight fits into an ordinary Solang day.

Flights are sold by altitude. A short flight launches from the lower slope and lasts a few minutes; a medium flight starts higher and gives 10 to 15 minutes in the air; the high flight leaves from the top of the ridge, reached by the ropeway or on foot, and can last 20 to 30 minutes. The pilot controls the glider throughout; your part is a short run at take-off and a seated landing.

The paragliding season in Manali covers most of the year outside the monsoon, with the most reliable conditions from March to June and September to November; winter flights depend on clear slopes and stable weather. Everything hinges on wind: operators stop when it turns gusty or when cloud sits on the ridge, so keep the morning free. Passengers should weigh roughly between 20 and 90 kg. Wear closed shoes, long trousers and a windproof layer, tie back long hair, and hand loose items to the driver before take-off.

A paragliding tour package in Manali from us covers the transport and the day plan; the flight itself is bought at the site from a licensed operator.

Route notes for paragliding at Solang Valley and Marhi

Solang Valley is about 13 km and 40 minutes from Manali; Marhi is about 35 km up the Rohtang road and is reachable only in the months the pass is open.
Meals at Solang are from the dhabas beside the car park; the driver waits there while you fly.
A trip to Marhi requires the Rohtang permit, issued online with a daily vehicle cap; Solang needs no permit and has a paid car park.
Included in our packages: chauffeur-driven AC vehicle, driver's charges, fuel, tolls and parking. Not included: the flight itself, ropeway tickets, meals and any video or photo charges from the operator.
Suits first-time flyers and families who want a tandem flight fitted into a Manali holiday rather than a dedicated adventure trip.

Paragliding Adventure Tour Packages in Manali

Tandem Paragliding: This is the standard option at Solang and needs no experience. You are clipped into a harness in front of a licensed pilot, run a few steps down the slope and are airborne within seconds. Short, medium and high flights differ only in take-off height and time aloft. Children can fly if they meet the weight range and an adult signs for them.

Solo Paragliding: Pilots with their own rating and equipment can fly solo at Solang and Marhi with the permission of the local association, which checks certification and asks for a flight plan on busy days. Thermals are strongest from late morning and the valley wind picks up in the afternoon, so most solo flying happens before noon.

Paragliding Courses: A few schools at Solang and in Manali run short beginner courses, typically four to seven days, covering ground handling on the lower slope, first solo hops and, weather permitting, a supervised higher flight. Courses are scheduled outside the peak tourist weeks so that the slope is less crowded.

Paragliding Booking in Manali

To book, tell us your Manali dates and whether you want Solang only or a Marhi flight as well, and we will confirm the vehicle and put you in touch with licensed operators at the site. Flight charges are paid to the operator on the day and vary with flight type and season; ask us for the current range before you travel. If the weather grounds the gliders, the vehicle and driver stay with you for the rest of the Solang day.

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