Paragliding in Vagamon

If you’ve decided on paragliding in Vagamon, then the next piece of information is valuable to you.

By Air: The best way to reach Vagamon is via flight. While Vagamon - being a small plantation town, does not have an airport of its own, it is located very close to Cochin International Airport which is accessible by most major locations. Cochin International Airport is located 75kms away from Vagamon.

By Train: If you want to travel by train, the nearest railway station is Kottayam. It is located within a 64 kms distance from Vagamon. Kottayam is a common railway station and is accessible by most major destinations.

By Road: If you’re feeling very adventurous and Vagamon paragliding is not enough, then you can drive down from Cochin by taking the SH14 highway which will lead you straight to Vagamon. Driving down from Cochin is the most ideal way to reach Vagamon via road.

The total Vagamon paragliding experience lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Towards the end of your paragliding journey, you glide off a long ridge for a comfortable landing. This experience lasts over a range of 10 kilometers and the glider pilot takes this call when you reach approximately 6,000ft above sea level.

There are two main Vagamon paragliding seasons that you can keep in mind, i.e. from September to January and from March to May. It is important that you indulge in paragliding while the weather is cool and the wind is at a minimum, which is typically between September and January.

Depending on the kind of package you choose, vagamon paragliding should cost you between INR 4000 and INR 6000. It will be an overall package that includes the pilot cost, the cost of guidance, any additional expenses incurred as a result of safety equipment, paragliding gears and more.

If you are physically or medically fit to indulge in paragliding in Vagamon, you will be allowed to participate in the activity. Of course, there is a minimum age for this activity as well. You have to be 16 years or older in order to participate.

The minimum age for paragliding in Vagamon is 16 years or older. Most people who are not feeling too overly confident about indulging in this experience by themselves can opt for a glider pilot, who will accompany you during launch, flight and while you’re landing. They will guide each step in your experience to ensure you have a safe time.

When it comes to tandem paragliding, the weight limit is 240kgs. However, if you are paragliding by yourself, the weight limit is 120kgs.