Question 1

What is the best time to do paragliding in Kalimpong?

Accepted Answer

The kalimpong paragliding season does not last for very long in Kalimpong. Plan your travel from the month of April to June and October as during these months the weather is perfect for paragliding. Paragliding requires a light climate with clear sky and pleasant weather. From April to June and October you can find it all here in Kalimpong. During the rest of the year the weather remains too hot, too cold or rainy, which will might disturb your plan of paragliding. During the months from April to June the temperature remains 25-30 degree Celsius which is favourable for paragliding in Kalimpong. Later during the year around October the temperature remains 20-25 degree Celsius with clear climate.

Question 2

How safe is paragliding in Kalimpong? Do I need a license?

Accepted Answer

While paragliding in Kalimpong you will be accompanied by an experienced and trained instructor, so you can be assured of your safety. It’s called a tandem paragliding where you and the guide will be secured in separate safety harnesses and the guide will control the full flight.You can fly without a license. Only the paragliding instructor and the paragliding agency need to have a license from the local authorities before conducting flying.

Question 3

How long can I stay up?

Accepted Answer

The time may vary as per the weather conditions. The usual time for the flight is nearly 15 minutes.

Question 4

What should I wear while paragliding in Kalimpong?

Accepted Answer

You are advised to wear light but warm clothes. Try to wear layers of light clothes like a warm shirt, trouser/ shorts, comfortable shoes and a nice windcheater to cover them. Heavy clothes will restrict your physical movements such as walking uphill. Avoid wearing slippers, sandals or floaters.
Do consider the weather condition of that area at that particular time. You must carry one identity proof along as it is mandatory.

Question 5

Is there any age and weight limit for paragliding in Kalimpong?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age required to participate in the activity is 4 years and the weight limit allowed per person is 20 kg to 110 kg.This adventure sport is advised to adults and grownups, infants and very young children are not recommended to take this. Also, people who are having a health condition like asthma, heart problem, etc., are strictly prohibited from taking this adventure activity.

Question 6

Is there any chance of emergency landing while paragliding?

Accepted Answer

The instructors are well trained along with the certification, so there is a rare chance of having an emergency landing. However, if such a situation arises, the instructors are well-trained to do an emergency landing procedure.
You have to make sure that you are listening and following all the instructions during the flight and in case of an emergency so that the flight instructor can make sure of a safe emergency landing for you and himself.