Cross-Country Tandem Flight (XC Flight)

XC flights stay afloat anywhere between 90 minutes and 120 minutes, based on the weather conditions. Because the landing point depends on the day's conditions, budget generously for the return drive.

The strongest cross-country conditions are in March-May and October-December. XC flights wont be available in peak Winter and Monsoon.

Unlike the Classic and Prime flights, an XC flight does not have a fixed landing site. You land wherever the day's flight takes you, which may be well down the valley. Confirm retrieve arrangements with the team when you book.

Food and drinks, hotel drop-off, still photographs at the landing site, and gratuities are not included.

No prior experience is required. All our tandem paragliding experiences are designed for beginners, and the pilot handles the entire flight.

Yes, tandem paragliding in Bir-Billing is safe when conducted by a reputed operator, experienced pilots using certified equipment and flying in suitable weather conditions. When flying with a reputed provider like ParaBooking, extra safety measures are taken, from providing trackable flights to maintaining radio contact; safety checks on equipment, weather and flying personnel are performed before every departure.

A reserve parachute can be a lifeline in an extremely rare scenario where the glider has malfunctioned. In such a scenario, your pilot is trained to deploy the reserve wing which can land you to safety.

Yes. ParaBooking includes commercial paragliding cover through ASC360 for the pilot and passenger. Coverage limits and eligibility can change between policy periods, so the insurance certificate issued for your flight and the insurer's current terms take precedence over any summary.

Wear comfortable clothes that give you freedom to move. There is quite an elevation gain between the pickup point and the take-off site, so wear a thermal, fleece or jumper in summer, and a thick wind-proof jacket with gloves for winter flights. Good running or hiking shoes are mandatory for all flights.

For your safety we do not permit the use of a camera or cell phone during the flight. All valuables must be safely stored in the harness. Once you land, your pilot will share the GoPro video and photos with you.

Cancellations more than 72 hours before the scheduled slot are refunded in full, as are cancellations for bad weather, VIP movement, or any cancellation we initiate. Between 72 and 24 hours you receive 50%. Under 24 hours, or a no-show, is non-refundable. Reporting time is 30 minutes before your chosen pickup time.

Paragliding is closed during the monsoon, roughly 15 July to 15 September, due to rain and unstable wind. The season runs October to June, and the best months for long flights are March-April and October-December.