Paragliding in Maharashtra

• Kamshet (Pune district): The most established site in the state and one of the best in India. Multiple take-off hills (Tower Hill, Shelar Hill) facing the Pawna valley, daily tandem flights, and the base for most pilot training in India. 49 km from Pune, 102 km from Mumbai, 16 km from Lonavala.
• Panchgani (Satara district): Tableland launches near Mahabaleshwar with wide valley views. Flying is more weather dependent and seasonal than Kamshet, and it is a longer drive from both Mumbai and Pune.
• Panshet (Pune district): A smaller site near Panshet dam, south-west of Pune, used mainly by local pilots. Limited commercial tandem availability.
• Pawna and Lonavala: These are usually the same flights as Kamshet, since the launches sit above the Pawna valley a short drive from Lonavala.

Kamshet's geography is the reason. The hills are the right height and shape for foot-launching, the wind arrives steadily from the Pawna valley, and the landing fields below are large and flat. That combination produces smooth flights for beginners and long soaring flights for experienced pilots on the same day.

It is also the most accessible site: on the old Mumbai–Pune highway, two stops from Lonavala on the local train, and within a comfortable morning drive from both cities. That is why flying schools and tandem operators cluster here and why the season runs longer than at any other site in the state.

At Kamshet, Sunrise Paragliding tandem flights start at ₹2,999 for a Joy Tandem (₹3,500 on weekends and holidays), ₹3,950 for an Instructional Tandem and ₹4,500 for an Acro Tandem. Every flight includes a certified pilot, helmet and harness, the 4x4 jeep transfer to take-off, and GoPro photos. Prices at other Maharashtra sites vary by operator and season; always confirm what is included before you pay.

October to May across the state. Winter (October to February) gives calm, clear mornings ideal for first flights. Summer (March to May) brings strong thermals; at Kamshet we shift to late-afternoon slots. The monsoon (June to September) shuts down paragliding everywhere in Maharashtra because of rain and unstable wind, so plan your trip outside those months.

For most visitors, Kamshet is the obvious choice: it is the closest site to Mumbai and Pune, flies most reliably, and sits next to Lonavala, Pawna Lake and the Lohagad, Visapur and Tikona forts. Book a fixed slot in advance, especially for weekends, and pair your flight with a lake or fort visit to make a full day of it. See our dedicated guides for reaching us from Pune, Lonavala and Mumbai below.