Paragliding in Bilaspur
Take off above Bilaspur, land beside Gobind Sagar lake
Tandem flights from Bandla Dhar with a registered pilot — we add the flight to your hotel, cab and Naina Devi plan.
- Take-off Bandla Dhar
- Landing Luhnu, Gobind Sagar
- Tandem Registered pilot
- Age 12+ · 30 kg+
- Monsoon Closed
- Price Get Quote
Paragliding in Bilaspur at a glance
Paragliding in Bilaspur happens at Bandla Dhar, the ridge right above Bilaspur town. You fly tandem with a registered pilot and land on the Luhnu ground beside Gobind Sagar lake. The site hosted an international championship in March 2025 and flying restarted with the district on 28–29 Sep 2025. Flights stop in the monsoon; passengers must be 12+ and 30 kg+.
Ways to fly at Bandla
One site, five easy ways to fit it into your trip. Photos show paragliding and boating in general, not Bandla or Gobind Sagar themselves.
Classic pickBandla tandem joyride
Add-onTandem + flight video
Same dayFly + Gobind Sagar water sports
Pilgrim comboNaina Devi + Bandla day
Road tripHalt on the Manali road
Your Bandla flight
- Take off → Bandla Dhar, the ridge above town.
- Glide → over Bilaspur town and the lake.
- Land → Luhnu ground by Gobind Sagar.
- Monsoon → closed; the district reopens the season.
Your Bandla flight, step by step
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Send your date
Date, group size and weights on WhatsApp — we confirm the day’s flying with a registered local operator.
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Up to Bandla Dhar
Our cab drives you up from Bilaspur town or your hotel.
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Check & briefing
Weight check, harness and helmet fitting, short safety briefing from the pilot.
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Take-off run
A short run down the grassy take-off slope with the pilot behind you.
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The glide
Over Bilaspur town and the lake — the pilot handles every turn.
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Land by the lake
Touch down at Luhnu by Gobind Sagar; your cab waits there. Add a boat ride or drive on.
First flight? That’s normal
No licence or experience is needed for a tandem flight. The pilot clips you in, explains the run and does all the flying; you just run a few steps and sit back.
Wear closed shoes and a light jacket, tie long hair back and keep phones in a zipped pocket. Tell us the ages and weights in your group when you book.
Best time for paragliding in Bilaspur
| Months | Flying | What it’s like |
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| Oct – Nov | Open (weather permitting) | Clear post-monsoon air, comfortable temperatures |
| Dec – Feb | Open on fair days | Mild valley winter; good when Manali and Bir are cold |
| Mar – Apr | Open | Spring season; Bandla hosted the March 2025 championship |
| May – Jun | Open, hot afternoons | Fly early; check the day’s wind |
| Monsoon (Jul – Sep) | Closed | The district suspends adventure sports in the monsoon |
What we check before we book your flight
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022). We arrange flights only with registered local operators and plan around these checks:
- Registered pilot onlyPilot and operator registered with HP Tourism; tandem pilots hold a valid licence and logbook (HP Aero Sports Rules 2022, amended 2025).
- Age and weightPassengers under 12 years or under 30 kg are not allowed.
- Notified siteTake off only from the notified Bandla site, never from a random ridge.
- Gear onHelmet, harness and reserve parachute are fitted before take-off — ask the pilot to show them.
- Pilot’s weather callStrong wind or cloud means no flight that hour; we keep a buffer in your plan.
- Monsoon closureNo flying during the monsoon suspension; the district reopens the season by order.
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us your date
WhatsApp or the quote form — date, people, ages, weights and where you are coming from.
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We check the day
Flying, weather and limits with a registered local operator.
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You get one quote
Flight, video if you want it, cab, hotel and Naina Devi or lake add-ons in one plan.
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Confirm and go
We send the reporting time and what to wear before you travel.
What your quote depends on
- Joyride or a longer flight
- Video add-on
- Number of flyers and the date (weekends and holidays are busier)
- Pickup point: Bilaspur town, your hotel, Naina Devi or Ghumarwin
- Hotel nights, cab and a Gobind Sagar boat add-on — today’s rate on WhatsApp within minutes
Your Bandla flight in 15 seconds
From the ridge above Bilaspur down to the Gobind Sagar shore: send your date and we fit the flight into your Naina Devi or Manali-road plan with hotel and cab.
Get your Bandla flight quote
Tell us your travel date and group size. We reply with today’s rate for your date within minutes — and can add your stay, cab and Naina Devi darshan.
Naina Devi, the lake and the Manali road
Bilaspur sits on the Chandigarh–Manali highway, so the flight fits two easy plans: Naina Devi darshan + a Bandla flight with one night in Bilaspur, or a Chandigarh → Bilaspur (fly) → Manali road trip. Need only a cab? Book a Chandigarh taxi or a Chandigarh to Manali taxi, read our Himachal road trip from Chandigarh guide, or see Himachal tour packages from Chandigarh.
Paragliding in Bilaspur — questions
Where is paragliding in Bilaspur?
At Bandla Dhar, the hill right above Bilaspur town. You land on the Luhnu ground beside Gobind Sagar lake.
Is Bandla a real paragliding site?
Yes. The Bilaspur district administration names Bandla top as the take-off with Luhnu as the landing, and the site hosted an international paragliding championship with 70+ pilots in March 2025.
When can I fly at Bandla?
Outside the monsoon. The district flagged off the 2025-26 season on 28–29 Sep 2025; we confirm the day’s flying before you travel.
Who can fly tandem?
Anyone 12 years or older and at least 30 kg, under the HP Aero Sports Rules. No licence is needed for a tandem flight.
What does paragliding in Bilaspur cost?
The rate depends on flight type, video and your date. Send your plan on WhatsApp and we share today’s rate within minutes — Price: Get Quote.
Can I combine it with Naina Devi?
Yes. Naina Devi is in the same district; many guests do darshan in the morning and fly in the afternoon.
What else is there at Gobind Sagar?
The district runs speed boat, water scooter, banana and cruise rides on the lake in season.
Bandla or Bir Billing?
Bir is the big, high Kangra site; Bandla is closer to Chandigarh and the Manali highway and lands by a lake. See our paragliding in Himachal comparison.
