Paragliding in Khajjiar near Dalhousie
Fly over India’s “mini Switzerland” — the meadow near Dalhousie
Tandem flights by licensed pilots at Khajjiar’s marked launch sites; we fit the flight into your Dalhousie trip.
- Meadow ~1,920 m
- From Dalhousie 24 km
- Open Since 16 Sep 2026
- Tandem Licensed pilot
- Age 12+ · 30 kg+
- Price Get Quote
Paragliding near Dalhousie, at a glance
Yes — you can paraglide near Dalhousie, but the flying happens at Khajjiar, a meadow at about 1,920 m roughly 24 km away. Licensed tandem pilots fly between marked launch sites at Dadota and Lahara. Flights stop every monsoon (in 2026 until 15 September) and restarted on 16 September 2026. Under Himachal’s aero sports rules, passengers must be at least 12 years old and 30 kg.
Ways to fly at Khajjiar
One meadow, four easy ways to fit it into your trip. Photos show paragliding and meadows in general, not Khajjiar itself.
Classic pickKhajjiar tandem flight
Notified spotsDadota ↔ Lahara
Easy add-onDalhousie day trip + flight
Package pairingDharamshala–Dalhousie circuit
Your Khajjiar morning
- Drive → Dalhousie to Khajjiar, ≈24 km, about an hour.
- Launch → Dadota or Lahara, the pilot’s call on the wind.
- Fly → over the meadow and the deodar forest.
- Monsoon → closed; open again since 16 Sep 2026.
Your Khajjiar flight, step by step
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Send your date
Dates, group size, ages and weights on WhatsApp or the quote form — we confirm the day’s flying and the rate.
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Reach Khajjiar early
Calm morning air is best. Our cab drives you up from Dalhousie, about an hour.
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Weigh-in & briefing
Weight check and a short safety briefing; the pilot checks the wind and picks the launch site.
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Harness up, take off
Helmet and harness on, a short run on the grass with the pilot behind you.
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The flight
Over the meadow and the forest around it — the day’s air decides how long you stay up.
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Land at the marked site
Touch down at the marked landing point; collect your video if you booked it.
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.
Khajjiar is cool even in summer: wear closed shoes and a warm layer, 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 Khajjiar
| Months | Flying? | What to expect |
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| Mid-Sep – Nov | Yes | Reopened 16 Sep 2026; clear post-monsoon air |
| Dec – Feb | Weather days | Snow and cold fronts can stop flights — we check the week before |
| Mar – Jun | Yes | Peak months (May–Jun); busiest at the meadow |
| Monsoon (to 15 Sep) | No | The district bans flying every monsoon; the 2026 ban ran to 15 Sep |
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:
- Licensed pilot onlyRegistered operators and licensed pilots only, from notified sites (HP Aero Sports Rules 2022, amended 2025).
- Age and weightPassengers under 12 years or under 30 kg are not allowed.
- Licence and gearABVIMAS, Manali renews tandem pilot licences after inspecting equipment at Khajjiar — ask your pilot to show the licence.
- Monsoon banThe district stops flying every rainy season; anyone flying during the ban faces action.
- Safety standardsOn the 2026 restart the Chamba ADM asked pilots and tourists to follow the prescribed safety standards.
- Pilot’s weather callWind or rain means the pilot can cancel or shorten a flight on the spot; we keep a buffer in your plan.
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 start 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 and hotel in Dalhousie or Dharamshala 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
- Flight type and how long the day’s air allows
- Season and day (weekends and May–Jun are busiest)
- GoPro / video add-on
- Group size
- Pick-up from Dalhousie, Chamba or Dharamshala, and whether you add hotel + cab — today’s rate on WhatsApp within minutes
Your Khajjiar flight in 15 seconds
From Dalhousie to the meadow and up with a licensed tandem pilot: send your date and we fit the flight into your Dalhousie or Dharamshala trip with hotel and cab.
Get your Khajjiar 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 and cab in Dalhousie or Dharamshala.
Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Dharamshala
Most guests fly on a Dharamshala–Dalhousie trip with a Khajjiar morning. See our Himachal 5 nights 6 days package (Dharamshala–Dalhousie with Khajjiar), the Dharamshala tour package from Delhi, read the Dalhousie guide or Dharamshala vs Dalhousie. Need only a cab? Book a Pathankot to Dharamshala taxi or a Dharamshala taxi.
Paragliding in Khajjiar and Dalhousie — questions
Is there paragliding in Dalhousie?
The flying near Dalhousie happens at Khajjiar, about 24 km away. We did not find a separate notified site in Dalhousie town (checked Oct 2026).
Where do you take off in Khajjiar?
The district has marked launch sites for flights from Dadota to Lahara and from Lahara to Dadota; your pilot picks one by the wind.
Is Khajjiar paragliding open now?
Yes. It restarted on 16 September 2026 after the monsoon ban; we re-check the week of your trip.
When is paragliding closed in Khajjiar?
Every monsoon. In 2026 the Chamba tourism office stopped flying until 15 September.
Who can fly?
Under Himachal’s aero sports rules passengers must be at least 12 years old and 30 kg, and fly tandem with a licensed pilot.
How high is Khajjiar?
The meadow sits at about 1,920 m (6,300 ft).
Are the pilots licensed?
Tandem pilots at Khajjiar hold licences that ABVIMAS, Manali renews after inspecting their equipment. Ask your pilot to show the licence.
What does paragliding in Khajjiar cost?
Rates change with season, flight and video. Ask on WhatsApp and we send today’s rate in minutes — Price: Get Quote.
