Demand for adventure sports is increasing and several thrill-seeker’s favourites. Paragliding is an adventure activity that can be done for fun or competitively. It involves launching glider aircraft with your feet and making them lightweight and free-flying without a fixed main structure. Since this sport is famous, several places have become paragliding spots and the recent one is Lotus Farms resort in Mahabaleshwar.
Lotus Farms Resort In Mahabaleshwar Is A Paragliding Spot
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The closest a person can go to experiencing flight is through paragliding. Simply powered by the wind and the pilot’s flying abilities, a paraglider is an uncomplicated aircraft. Recently, another spot has started paragliding adventure—Lotus Farms Resort in Mahabaleshwar.
The resort is a retreat in Mahabaleshwar, a hill station in the Western Ghats with one of the few evergreen forests in India. With a population of no more than 200, the village of Gureghar, which is next to Lotus Farms, offers the ideal combination of seclusion and tranquillity, with well-known eateries and tourism attractions only a 10-minute drive or walk away.
Lotus farms offer a unique insider perspective on this region’s interesting history. They are renowned for providing a distinct take on hospitality that preserves its fundamental values while providing extraordinary finesse. Their dedication to their guests is evident in everything they do, from the thoughtfulness of dinner service to the simplicity of welcome beverages.
The closest thing to living in the woods is provided by the all-wood construction of our chalet and suites. Lotus Farms offers a singular experience by fusing the opulent elegance of the past with an extraordinary dedication to service and local knowledge.
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Paragliding Spots In Maharashtra
1. Kamshet
Kamshet is a vibrant and picturesque hill station surrounded by the Sahyadri Ranges and valleys that captivate visitors. The landscape of Kamshet is endowed with an abundance of Buddhist caves containing images or sculptures of Lord Buddha, which serve as a testament to the history of this area. In addition, Kamshet is well-known for its popularity in paragliding and is among the most daring destinations in our nation. Each year, a sizable number of daredevils descend upon Kamshet to parachute beneath the pristine blue skies.
2. Lonavala
With kites and paragliders taking to the skies, Lonavala appears to have vibrant skies. It is a beautiful sight in and of itself. Nestled amidst the Western Ghats, Lonavala is a hill resort close to Mumbai, renowned for its verdant valleys and ancient caverns carved out of rock. This place is really beautiful, and you can get views of Duke’s Nose, Lonavala Lake, Valvan Dam, and many other sights. At a height of almost 650 metres, Tiger’s Leap provides an opportunity to launch yourself into the air and really experience paragliding.
3. Panchgani
Mumbai is located quite a distance away from Panchgani, a tabletop land. Furthermore, did you know that the nation’s most breathtaking scenery may be found at the Panchgani Table Land? See this for yourself by taking a leisurely stroll around the Plateau’s trails to catch a glimpse of the setting sun. The finest part is that it provides you with the ideal takeoff angle.
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First Published: December 13, 2023 7:48 PM