Paragliding

Paragliding is one of the famous recreational and adventure sports in Sri Lanka. It is the art of flying lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft, without any rigid structure. The mountainous regions offer the best experience of paragliding in Sri Lanka while the captivating aerial sights offer you a great thrill.
Soaring is the kind of paragliding which is done with the help of wind. In soaring, the wind is directed upwards through a fixed object or dune. The air lift helps the pilot to fly up in the air during this type of paragliding. The flight takes place across the slope and the air provides for the lift. Major contributors in soaring are steady wind and skillful pilot. Cross-Country Flying is the art of moving from one thermal to the immediate next thermal. From Colombo to Kamshet and Nuwara Eliya, you can indulge in this activity in Sri Lanka. Choice of thermal is not arbitrary in case of this type. The thermal is recognized by the significant land features.