| If you simply want to enjoy the experience
of flying, there's nothing quite like hot air ballooning.
Many people describe flying in a hot air balloon as
one of the most serene, enjoyable activities they've
ever experienced. Hot air balloons are also an ingenious
application of basic scientific principles. You'll be
amazed by the beautiful simplicity of these early flying
machines! Floating in a hot air balloon feels as if
you're suspended in the wind. The earth appears to be
turning below. A mere whisper of wind tells you that
the balloon has changed direction, moving with the breezes
through the azure blue sky.
Safety Requirements
Before launching, pilots find out about climate and
wind conditions in the area. Cautious pilots only fly
when the weather is close to ideal -- when skies are
clear and wind conditions are normal. Storms are extremely
hazardous for hot air balloons, because of the danger
of a lightning strike. Even rain is a problem, because
it decreases visibility and damages the balloon. And
while you need a nice wind current to have a good flight,
very strong winds could easily wreck the balloon.
The best time to indulge in ballooning is after sunrise
when the winds are their calmest. Winter months provide
the most reliable conditions, but during summer months
its better take of early in the morning. The duration
of ballooning flight can change at the pilot's discretion,
taking into account the winds, temperature and weight
carried on the day.
Major Ballooning Sites In India
India also has its own hot-air balloons and the Ballooning
Club of India organizes international balloon festivals
and demonstration flights annually. There are Ballooning
clubs in Guwahati, Dehradun, Bangalore and Jaipur.
Balloon Ride Over The Taj Mahal
Hot-air ballooning in India is being given a new dimension
by some travel agents/tour operators. They not only
operate joy flights on the balloon but also conduct
interesting tours like balloon-cum-horse or camel safaris.
They also offer a view of the Taj Mahal from a balloon,
with the Yamuna flowing by. The sight is not only an
exciting but a thrilling experience.
Ballooning In Rajasthan
The undulating sand dunes are ideal for ballooning buffs.
People can even travel short distances between towns
or historic resorts in these hot air balloons. The best
attraction, of course, is to coast over fairs as Pushkar,
or Beneshwar or Nagaur in a hot-air balloon.
Ballooning Places in India
» Agra, UP
» Pushkar, Rajasthan
» Beneshwar, Rajasthan
» Nagaur, Rajasthan
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