Jaipur is known as the “Pink City” due to its marvelous architecture in pink sandstone. It is the most flamboyant state and capital of Rajasthan. This desert state is also a famous tourist destination for hot air balloon ride in India. Hot air ballooning is the fastest growing adventure and relatively new activity in India. It is thrilling way to experience the breathtaking scenery of Jaipur from a quiet place high above the crowds. The magic of floating on air is actually unmatchable.
By Hot air ballooning you float though the sky and feel as light as feather. Jaipur is the India’s first fully licensed and Government approved city to do ballooning on a commercial basis. A balloon safari at Jaipur provides you an opportunity to view its spectacular forts, hidden palaces, breathtaking terrain, castles, craggy mountains, sandy stretches, green plains and traditional local villages from a very unique perspective. By this totally new adventure you can also meet the friendly people of Jaipur.
The Balloon India Safari provides you a number of trained Pilots and crew with fully certified hot air balloons as a result people from all over the world visit here throughout the year to experience the joy of a balloon safari. The best thing is the good ballooning weather of Jaipur.
Timings of Balloon Safari
| SAFARI SEASON | MORNING FLIGHT | EVENING FLIGHT |
| SEP-NOV | 6:15 am | 4:00 pm |
| DEC-MARCH | 6:45 am | 3:30 pm |
| APRIL-JUNE | 5:45 am | No flights |
These are the most favorable times of wind and the time of these flights can be change according to the different seasons as these flights are completely dependent on weather conditions. If the weather is unsuitable for the flight, the tourists will be informed in advance because the safety of the tourists comes first. In India, most times, the weather remains favorable for ballooning; there is less chance of cancellation of morning flights as compared to the evening ones.
A morning Balloon Safari starts early, time will be confirmed one day before your Safari.
There will be a experienced guide who will guide you about your Balloon Basket and about your Safety information. With the rising of the sun, a few short blasts’ of the Burners will brocks your connection to the earth and you will float in the sky to see the magnificent view of this Pink City.
Around 4-8 persons can be allowed at a standard flight. Pregnant ladies and Children’s less than 5 years are not permitted for flight, but there is no upper age limit.
Many people from all over the world tie their knots of marriage in hot air balloons. The ceremony actually can’t take place on the balloon; the couple marries on the ground and then flies up in the balloon in the air to celebrate their auspicious relationship.
You will fly in the sky for approximately 60 minutes; according to the weather it can be shorter or longer.
The balloons are flown at different heights; the height at which it has to be flown depends on the topography of the area and the prevailing weather conditions.
It will be unforgettable moment in your life when you realize that sky is no more where you fly but a place where you explore what’s within and beyond. So, make a plan to enjoy a hot air balloon ride in Jaipur with your family and friends, the next time you visit this scenic royal city.
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