An enthralling escapade, hot air ballooning came out in the year 1783. French brothers contrived this adventurous sport. Hot air ballooning as an adventure sport is quite new in India. This sport has gained popularity among the adventure freaks. Joy ride on the balloon is the best option for a fee by the fanciers. You can view from the top of the world. It feels as if you soar like a bird with wings. You will feel breeze, when the wind changes its speed or direction.

Delhi has been regarded as the main center for hot air ballooning in India. Hundreds of tourists visit this place every year. Delhi has the balloon club, which runs for hot air ballooning. A balloon mela is organized every year and it is the main attraction or an event when numbers of people compete with others. The hare and hound race, the spot-landing race and the cross-country event are the main events which take place during this mela- fair. This prominent club of India also conducts international balloon fests. Apart from Delhi, there are ballooning clubs in Bangalore, Dehradun and Guwahati and Jaipur. September-November and February-April are the best periods for hot air ballooning.

Solang is the place where you can go for hot air ballooning. It is only 15 minute flight journey from Manali. Generally, flights of ballooning take off before dusk. Hot air ballooning will let you envision the pretty out skirts and snowy peaks in the distance. An ideal time: March to June & September to December 

Another popular destination in north part for India is Gurgaon. Hot air ballooning take places on Gurgaon – Sohna road. You will get to see spectacular sights of DamdamaLake and Aravali hills. Best period: November to March.

India conducts exciting tours like camel safari, horse riding, hot air ballooning etc. hot air ballooning has gained loads of popularity in India. People not only enjoy flights but also experience this escapade as a life time memory. Balloon ride over Taj Mahal provides some exciting views of Taj Mahal with the Yamuna flowing by. Ballooning over Taj Mahal is not only thrilling but also breathtaking. Best season: October to March

The main attraction for hot air ballooning is of course Rajasthan, which has undulating sand dunes. These dunes are ideal for ballooning buffs. Pushkar and Beneshwar or Nagaur are renowned places for hot air ballooning. You can enjoy this activity in towns or in historic resorts also. Best time for hot air ballooning: October to March 

• No special or prescribed physical requirements.  
• Pregnant women and people have high blood pressure and heart problems must stay away from it.
• People who have vertigo of heights, then hot air ballooning is not for them.
• You need to be reasonably fit as well as mentally to cherish the thrills of hot air ballooning.

• Standing for the duration of the flight can be frightened.
• Avoid taking children as they may disturb the solace and fun of other passengers.
• Wear clothes according to the climatic conditions- sturdy shoes, sunglasses, gloves and a cap.
• Permission is must from the Balloon Club of India, before starting a ballooning trip in India.
• Avoid venturing on an unquiet day. Mild winter is the best time for hot air ballooning. 
• Do not take off, if the wind velocity.   
• Do not touch the electric poles, wires and spires. Land safely only on a clear ground.