World's best paragliding destinations

While trekking, camping, rafting etc. feature in the wishlist of many adventure enthusiasts, one cannot miss adding paragliding in that list. For thrill seekers, paragliding is such an adventurous sport that they should explore at least once in this lifetime. Well, if you don’t know where to start, as the world is full of opportunities, we bring to you some of the best paragliding spots in the world that guarantees unforgettable experience.

Warmer than Nepal's capital Kathmandu, Pokhara is one of the world's best spots for paragliding even in winters. While paragliding here, you will witness the beautiful Annapurna range of the Himalayas and the Phewa Lake. Pokhara is Nepal’s top tourist attraction and attracts a lot of paragliders every year. Although the temperature remains moderate throughout for paragliding, it remains closed due to monsoons in June and September.

Sitting at a height of 4763 ft., the Umbria village of Castellucio, surrounded by the Apennine mountains offers the best paragliding experience in the region. It is one of Italy's favourite places to try paragliding with pristine views of mountains and plains on all sides. Do note the views turn even more magical if you visit it during the spring season.

Marking its place in the list of best paragliding destinations in the world, Gudauri in Georgia offers the scenic views of white mountains. Flights to this place are available throughout the year, so reaching here shouldn’t be an issue. Plus, its not just the white peaks, as one also gets to witness the majestic scenes of the Aragvi valleys. After a long day of paragliding here, you can relax in Tsar Bani Spa resort located nearby.

If you want to learn paragliding, Alaska has a number of schools that teach the art of paragliding. The Hatcher Pass situated in Northeast Wasilla is considered the best destination in Alaska for paragliding. And as you paraglide here, you get to witness the Talkeetna mountains, Willow town, and Palmer town. For a more wonderful experience, visit this place during the months of July and August when the weather is pleasant.

For a fun-filled holiday, visit Costa Adeje in Tenerife, Spain for an forgettable paragliding experience. From the sky, one encounters the beauty surrounding this place, complemented with lovely coastline and splendid landscapes of volcanoes. The winds remain stable, so you can paraglide here at any time of the year. You can even practice paragliding here all year around. For the best of this experience, fly to Costa Adeje during the months from October to May.