9 Best Places in the World for Paragliding Adventure
Discover the world’s top 9 paragliding destinations, from Interlaken’s Alpine peaks to Bir Billing’s Himalayan heights. Explore breathtaking locations perfect for both adventure seekers and nature lovers.
1. Interlaken, Switzerland Interlaken is nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and provides an exhilarating paragliding experience amid snow-capped Alps and lakes that are blue. It is a world favourite due to the picturesque scenery and air flows. (Image: Canva)
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2. Bir Billing, India Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh is considered the paragliding capital of India, and it has stunning views of the Dhauladhar range. A perfect thermal situation is a favourable attraction to amateur and advanced flyers. (Image: Canva)
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3. Queenstown, New Zealand Queenstown is also known as the adventure capital of the world, and this place provides spectacular interpretations of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, which makes any flight an experience to remember. (Image: Canva)
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4. Oludeniz, Turkey It is a paradise for paragliding with one of the most scenic sites on the coast. The flight across the Blue Lagoon and the coast of the Mediterranean is an unparalleled rush of adrenaline. (Image: Canva)
5. Pokhara, Nepal Pokhara, known as the land of thrill-seekers and nature lovers, is all about the paragliding glide over the calm Phewa Lake and a view of the Annapurna mountain in the background. (Image: Canva)
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6. Chamonix, France Chamonix is situated in the French Alps, and it has high flights where people can see spectacular and amazing views of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, and some dramatic scenery of the Alps. (Image: Canva)
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7. Cape Town, South Africa The paragliding in Signal Hill or Lion’s Head provides stunning air views of Table and the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most legendary paragliding places in Africa. (Image: Canva)
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8. Valle de Bravo, Mexico Known to be the host of international championships of paragliding, Valle de Bravo is known to have constant weather, greenery and picturesque mountain ranges that are perfect when one wants to take a long flight on a glider. (Image: Canva)
9. Annecy, France The crystal clear lake and the alpine mountains that surround Annecy are an ideal place to paraglide. The town has colourful parachutes scattered all over, which makes it a sight to behold all year round. (Image: Canva)
