Jaisalmer refers to the Golden City of India and is one of the most beautiful places in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is a place filled with attractive spots of tourists worldwide with huge forts, royal palaces, and golden sand dunes. Although most of these tourists visit it to learn about its heritage and the desert beauty, not many people are aware that this royal city has got exciting adventure activities. Parasailing in Jaisalmer is one of the best activities you will come to relish here.
Think of flying over those golden sand dunes, and the desert wind, and the bottomless desert beneath you, and it is a sense of liberty, and excitement, and gladness! With parasailing, you will get to view the beauty of the Thar Desert in a totally different perspective and you will have an experience of a lifetime in the skies of Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer does not have many places where parasailing is carried out but the Sam Sand Dunes and Kanoi village, which are approximately 40-45 kilometers away from the main city are the main places where parasailing is done. The activities are ideal in such expansive deserted regions as they are flat with sandy land and cloudless skies. It is also perfect in people who are beginners, and adventure lovers due to the serene wind and the open environment.
The golden dunes are shining in the sun, and looking at the sky, you can observe the real wonder of the desert camel caravans, small camps, and endless expanses of the golden sand. It is among the most pleasant methods to witness the natural beauty of Jaisalmer, but in a different viewpoint!
Prices of parasailing vary according to the length of parachuting and package option taken. The short ride can be approximately 800-1500 per person, and the longer ride or combo adventure packages (as camel or jeep safari) can be even more.
It might be a minor indulgence, but so worth it to be able to fly over the Thar Desert and see the golden scenery as you fly. The happiness, the adrenaline rush, and the view that one is never going to forget, all contribute to the once in a lifetime experience.
The use of parasailing is optimum during a windless and pleasant weather. The best moment to go parasailing in Jaisalmer is between the months of October to March where the desert is cool and comfortable.
Recommended timings:
The sky is apparent and you will have a spectacular view of the desert during these hours with soft golden light. The mornings are ideal in the rides and evening time has a romantic tint and sun sets behind the dunes.
The most common time that the parasailing experience takes is approximately 15 to 20 minutes, which is inclusive of briefing, equipment preparation, and the flight. It is one of the top activities to do in Jaisalmer. It takes about 3 to 5 minutes in the air, depending on the speed of the wind and the package that you choose. Although the flight does not take many minutes, the sensation of flying over the desert is forever!
Jaisalmer has two major categories of parasailing experiences:
The two types have trained professionals guiding them, as they make the ride safe and comfortable.
The safety of the parasailing activity with Travel People India is 100 percent since the safe conduct of all the rides is overseen by highly qualified personnel. You get a briefing on safety before you fly off, on how to sit, balance and land correctly. Equipments are maintained and checked on a regular basis.
A flight of a single person in the air on a parasail is quick and easy; however, when there is a group of people, one each can take turns in a short period of time because it does not take long to set up. The waiting bay is spacious and you can even sit and watch people fly over the desert as you await your flight.