Himachal paragliding tragedy: Gujarat tourist dies after paraglider crashes near Dharamshala

The accident occurred near Banghotu, which is above the Indrunag paragliding site near Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.

A 25-year-old tourist died in a paragliding accident after his tandem paraglider lost control and crashed during take-off from an unapproved site near Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Sunday evening, The Times of India reported.

The tandem pilot, identified as Suraj, was injured in the accident that occurred near Banghotu, which is above the Indrunag paragliding site.

The deceased was identified as Satish, of Ahmedabad. He had come to Dharamshala with his cousin and wanted to try out paragliding, police were quoted by TOI as saying.

Still don’t get how people trust adventure sports in India. Another life lost in Indrunag Dharamshala — 25 year old Satish from Gujarat. Just months ago a 19 year old girl lost her life at the same spot. The site was closed till September, but flights were still taking place. pic.twitter.com/fPv4XujHzf

— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) July 14, 2025

As per the report, the accident took place around 4.30 pm. Following the crash, Satish and the paraglider pilot were taken to the zonal hospital in Dharamshala, which is around 5-6km away. From there, they were referred to Tanda GMCH, a further 15km on, where Satish, who had suffered multiple injuries to his head, back, and legs, succumbed.

"The victim's parents have been informed, and they are arriving in Dharamshala soon. We have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Any action will be taken upon the completion of the inquiry," Kangra additional SP Hitesh Lakhanpal was quoted by TOI.