Paragliding is undoubtedly one of the most exciting sports on the planet. There are places that any paraglider should consider to paraglide from as they are the best in the whole world. In this article, we are going to talk about six of the best places any paraglider should experience the thrill of it from.

But let’s start with the basics first.

5 Things You Should Do Before Paragliding

1. Ensure you eat before you start to maintain focus when paragliding. Some salad and fine wine should do the trick.
2. Make sure you have a set of topographical maps for the area you’re visiting. Topographical maps help you to pinpoint sources that could be good triggers for thermals and also know the low blue regions to avoid.
3. It is very crucial to have a good map since it helps you know exactly where you’ve landed and identify which road you are on.
4. Carry a watch that has an alarm. Make sure you set it to ring after every hour to help you know exactly what time you have been in the air and also see how you are progressing in paragliding.
5. Finally, listen to the morning weather forecast before you leave to paraglide to ensure you do it with the best and favorable conditions.
   

Six of the Best Places to Go for Paragliding

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   Kazbegi, Georgia

One thing that makes it awesome to go for paragliding here is the altitude. Can you imagine starting at 3000m above sea level and going to a maximum of around 3500/3600 meters above sea level?

What makes it even more interesting is the fact that you’ll be flying through this perfect attitude as you view the most beautiful Caucasian mountains in Kazbegi.

The cliffs in Kazbegi also make the best spots to start your flight and also have the best places to ensure your landing is soft.

2. Naukuchiatal, India
   

The Naukuchiatal paragliding grounds are in Uttarakhand, which is a state in India. If you want to try a place that will make you feel like you’re flying like a bird and try some of the best water sports too, then this is the place to be. It doesn’t matter what height you choose to go up to because even if you want a smaller flight, you will still experience the breathtaking feeling of flying in Naukuchiatal as you fly above the green vistas which are just the best view to watch. 

3. South Korea

South Korea is, without a doubt, one of the best places to paraglide as it’s one of the countries that is beautiful throughout the year and offers a variety of sceneries depending on the season.

The mountainous nature of South Korea has enabled there to be paragliding clubs almost everywhere in the country. The two clubs that are recommendable include Yangpyeong and Danyang. Yangpyeong is famous for its feature in a TV show in Korea called “We Got Married’’.

Yangpyeoung is located an hour away from Seoul and offers you four different reservation packages. The photography flight, the basic flight, the team flight, and the updraft flight. You’re also accompanied by a licensed professional when paragliding in Yangpyeong hence ensuring your safety all the way. If you enjoy the experience, then sharing a glass of dimple pinch with your guide won’t harm. 

4.Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan in Guatemala is an incredible place for paragliding as its location in the highlands is stunning and provides a landscape that’s more than ultra-scenic. This lake is one of the largest in Guatemala and offers a beautiful view to look at when up in your flight.

There are also volcanos around it that sprout dramatically, which adds to the incredible scenery of Lake Atitlan. The mountains around the lake are the best to start your flight from as they’re high enough to enable you to have a longer flight time.

Paragliding over Lake Atitlan can last for one hour and as short as ten minutes all depending on the current weather conditions. 

5. Chapakharka, Nepal

Chapakharka enables you to start your flight at 2100 meters above sea level hence making it perfect for getting a thrilling paragliding experience. This area features widely spread vegetation and has the best fresh air you’d ever think of and is 13 kilometers away from The Tribhuvan International Airport. 

6.La Cumbre 

This paragliding location in Argentina is also one of the best as it has tremendous and beautiful cliffs, which make the starting of the flight straightforward. The area around La Cumbre also has amazing thermals that help you to paraglide high and also stay up in the air for up to 30 minutes or.

Conclusion

Paragliding is fun and even thrilling when done in different scenic places as it increases adventure. You should try these top 6 locations, and it might be the best thing that ever happened to you. Once you’re done paragliding in any of these places, celebrating with Weller Bourbon  will mark a good end for the amazing experience.