November 25, 2014

SHARING IS CARING # 4

Hot air balloon.

It is becoming a major tourist thing now a days.  I see it everywhere Turkey, Myanmar, Egypt etc. So India is also trying to woe its tourists with the views of its cities from the sky.

I came across this article in www.holidayiq.com. It talks about :

6 places in India that offer Hot Air Balloon. 


1. Darjeeling


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Local operators here offer hot air balloon rides. They require a minimum of 15 people to fly the balloon. A good time to fly in a hot air balloon in Darjeeling is between October to May. This is when the sky remains clear and visibility is great.

2. Pushkar


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If you’re looking to explore one of India’s oldest cities from a panoramic perspective, hop aboard a hot air balloon. It offers a range of exciting aeronautical experiences. Hover above the scenic Pushkar Lake, looking out over endless sand dunes and the Ajmer Road, with the ride giving you a kaleidoscopic view of the region.

3. Kamshet


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Take to the skies outside Lonavala in a hot air balloon. Travelling anywhere between 12 and 15 km depending on wind conditions, the hot air balloon reaches a maximum height of 4,000 ft and soars over the Mumbai-Pune expressway and surrounding Sahyadri Hills.


4. Taj Mahal


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View the white masterpiece and gawk at the Mughal architectural brilliance with the glistening Yamuna river flowing by, from the hot air balloon. It is operated from the Kalakriti ground, Fatehabad Road which is around 2 km from Taj Mahal. The balloon is a little different here. It is a suspended helium balloon, which rises to about 500 m from the ground giving a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal and Yamuna River.


5. Bhopal


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Get your adrenaline pumping on a hot air balloon in Bhopal. The ride lasts for approximately two hours but the whole experience lasts for six hours – from pick up to drop. The ballooning site is near to the Jeet Stadium. As hot air ballooning is seasonal and dependent on the movement of wind, research before you go.


6. Manali


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Hot air balloons in Manali are organised safely near wide open spaces and balloons are tied with thick solid ropes to maintain stability and safety of riders.
 “Manali is a perfect place for adventure enthusiasts. You have enthralling options from paragliding to flying the hot air balloon.”



My first Hot air balloon experience happened in Cappadocia, Turkey. It was wonderful to see the pink, yellow and white valleys from the sky. That moment was full of emotions and I went quiet for sometime.

I am sure it would be super to see India from a Hot air balloon.







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