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Paragliding,
Parasailing and Hot-Air Ballooning are the popular
aero-sports that attracts tourists to Jammu and
Kashmir. The long Himalayan range offer opportunity for
activities like Para Sailing, Para Gliding, Hot Air
Ballooning, and Para Jumping. Jammu and Sanasar are two
major centers for these sports. Organised training is
given to those who want to give these sports a try. 125 Km
from Jammu is Batote, which is also a centre for
paragliding, while Suru-valley and Zanskar valley offer
hot-air ballooning.
Best time for
Aero-sports
The best time to go for aero-sports in Jammu and Kashmir
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Sites for
Aero-sports
Jammu and Sanasar
Jammu and Sanasar are two main centers for aero-sports
in Jammu and Kashmir. These places offer training
camps for parasailing and paragliding. The training
include complete guide upon ground training and actual
paragliding. Plans are going on to introduce Hot-air
ballooning in Sanasar.
Batote
Located at a distance of 125 kilometers from Jammu, Batote
is also a center for paragliding. Suru Valley and Zanskar:
Suru valley and the Zanskar area offer the challenging
Hot-air ballooning facility.
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Equipment
Required for Aero-Sport
Wind breaker or waterproof jacket, Sunglasses and
sunscreen, Running shoes, helmet are some of the things
which you should carry with yourself. All sizes of kites,
traction vehicles, harnesses and helmets are some of the
equipment needed for Aero-sport.
The equipment for aero-sports are available with the Jammu
and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (TDC). These
equipment are available at the offices of Jammu and
Kashmir TDC. Also the training camps provide the tourists
with all the necessary accessories.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Aero
Sports Tour in Jammu Kashmir India and online Booking
facility of Aero Sports Tour in India.
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