Escape to a world of adventure in your very own Delhi

October 8, 2013
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If you are looking
for Hot Air Ballooning and Para Sailing, you need not go very far for these as
they are possible in Delhi NCR today.HOT AIR BALLOONING is an adventure sport in its infancy in India though the first hot air balloon was flown for the first time in 1753 in France.Since ancient times man has always had a desire to fly high in the heavens as free as a bird to see the beautiful world zipping below you. 

Hot air ballooning has found a lot of takers in
the adventurous clan today as it is a fascinating adventure for children and
adults. Children should be always accompanied by an adult for the sake of
safety A joy ride in a balloon high up in the sky perched in a gondola or
a wicker basket you get to see a picturesque view of the city from a delightful
height.

A view of the Qutab Minar, Red fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid and the
Yamuna river from high up in the sky would get your spirits soaring and your
adrenaline flowing. A single person can take the balloon up to 800 feet,
whereas for groups, the height is restricted to 200 feet – 500 feet. The
balloon speed depends entirely on the speed of the wind. The best time for
ballooning is from the month of October to March, as the temperature remains
cool during this period.

PARASAILING  – If what you have always wanted to do
is fly, or jump out of an aircraft to dive in the sky then parasailing is what
you will enjoy. It is a thrilling adventure sport which can elevate you up in
the air towed by a fast moving jeep or a boat, the trees whizzing by and with
the Aravalis as a backdrop this is definitely a sport in Delhi that you will
find enchanting. It’s just like being a bird and is not as scary as it appears;
it’s a sport that gives you wings gets you flying in the air.

You sit in a
swing seat at the end of a parachute, called a parasail. It’s attached by a
winch and rope to a specially designed motorized vehicle (a speed boat over
water and a jeep over land) to get you airborne. With the help of the launch
crew the vehicle idles out into the wind until the towline is taut and completely
extended. The vehicle then reels you out to an altitude of 200 to 300 feet. The
actual flight takes 8 to 15 minutes and how high you fly is controlled by the
vehicle’s speed.

You need not travel around the globe to experience
adventure, it’s possible in Delhi, visit these three spots and enjoy a
thrilling weekend.
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