Hot Air Balloon Rides

Hot air balloon ride is one of the fantasy dreams of many that can come true in India. Although a mode of transportation in the past, today it is an exotic adventure activity around the globe. The gush of excitement as you rose up the sky to get a bird’s eye view of your destination is unexplainable. Floating in open air is certainly an adrenaline rushing activity. In India, hot air ballooning is becoming more and more common among tourists. Not all destinations are endowed with this activity.

Jaipur:
Flying over some of the most beautiful and breathtaking palaces, havelis, buildings and forts above the panoramic spread of a culturally rich city is an amazing and incredible experience. Hot air balloon rides in the ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, is one of the most favorite pastimes for tourists from India and abroad. A standard flight at Jaipur may cost anything from INR 6000 to INR 12000 while an exclusive flight may cost more. Nevertheless, it is one of the must-do things while visiting the capital of India’s most picturesque North-Western state to behold the awesome sight of forts, palaces, colorful bazaars and ever changing landscape that you are going to cherish forever.

Pushkar
Ballooning at Pushkar during the famous annual Pushkar fair is an exciting, not-to-be missed fun activity which is hugely popular among the travelers. A ride during this event over soaring sky and watching the largest gathering of cattle on the planes along with the mass of humanity and colorful audiences makes this one of the finest experience of hot air balloon ride in India. The delight of traveling over the huge gathering at the fair, the numerous camps over dunes, the sight of the holy lake and the vision of a number of temples and holy places, which have been an important destination for pilgrimage since ages is awe-inspiring. The flights are safely conducted twice during the day i.e. at 5 in the morning and 4.30 in the evening and is the major tourist attraction at the fair.

Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, this exotic ride is accorded at Taj Mahal in Agra and is one of the dreamiest excursions that tourists can ever take in India. The stunning view of most beautiful Mughal monuments, punctuated by the quixotic sight of the Taj in all its glory is indescribable. The balloon here is a low-height suspended helium setup that rises to about 500m, furnishing a spectacular and close vision of these magnificent structures. It can be an ideal ride for honeymoon travelers or couples in love to say those magical three words and express their undying love high above the universal symbol of this beautiful emotion itself.

Manali
It already being one of the best places to experience adventure sports in India, balloon ride at Manali is simply incredible. Surging above mesmerizing landscapes, glorious snow-capped hills and gushing, fast-flowing River down is amazing and fascinating. However, the balloons are tied with thick ropes to maintain the safety and stability of passengers in air but this cool air expedition in hot-air balloon is an experience that you would treasure.

Goa
As if all the fun and adventure in India’s beach capital Goa was not enough, hot air ballooning has added an amazing feather to its cap. Goa is an all-time favorite destination for local and international travelers with its exciting culture and lively beaches. Watching all the fun and frolic and vast and unending boundaries of sea from high above in hot air balloon is an exceptional experience. Moreover, it affords an amazing sight of sunrise or sunset from distant horizons of sea is an exceptional experience. The ride takes about an hour and normally costs around Rs. 14,000 per individual.