Temple
Hill located at Talegaon- Bhandar Dongar 22 km in front of Kamshet on
the road to Pune was on one occasion host to the renowned ' Temple Hill
Hang Gliding Trophy'. An old favorite for hang gliding, this is an
outstanding site for paragliding additionally especially for beginners,
with a moderate slope ending in a incredibly clear landing zone. The
position gets its name from the medieval temple of Saint Thukaram
situated at this juncture. It is by and large flyable in the mornings
and if the winds hold out, up to delayed afternoon. The spot is drivable
to the take off point.
Shelar
is one more site 8 km from the highway, a north south ridge about a
mile lengthy through a wide take off at 175 feet above ground level. This
calm L shaped ridge free from power cables for miles around is
appropriate for training and intermediate flying with wonderful
conditions for soaring and thermalling. There is habitually a dependable
lift that will effortlessly carry one to 200 to 600m above launch. The
place is ideal for long hours of evening flying in the company of the
vultures and eagles from December to June. The take off point is
accessible by a 10 minute walk uphill.
Kondeshwar
Cliff is an additional site 15to 20km off the highway from Kamshet
town close to the two monsoonal waterfalls. The take off altitude is
2200ft over ground level on a north south ridge appropriate for advanced
pilots. The ridge takes on the Westerlies winds that come from the
Arabian Sea, 70km away. The slopes of these hills are thickly forested
but there is a lucid landing area in the fields beneath. The location is
drivable to the take off.
Clothing
: Very light and airy clothing is appropriate as the temperature tend
to be warm. Wide hat, light weight hiking or flying shoes, Sun glasses
and sunscreen etc are the best.
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Kamshet Paragliding
Things to do
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Kamshet Paragliding
Things to do
How to reach
