Best Destinations to Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride in India

Taking a hot air balloon ride is an experience you will never forget. Who would want to miss the thrill of flying high in the sky, sitting in a basket attached to a vibrant coloured balloon while admiring the picturesque landscapes and all the natural beauty that place has to offer! Generally, hot air balloon rides are considered fun in foreign countries, and the good news is that it is gradually becoming a popular adventure sport in India. As a matter of fact, there are a number of places offering hot air balloon rides in India.

In our bid to simplify your search, here is a list of top destinations in India where you can enjoy a hot air balloon Safari: -

Manali - Himachal Pradesh

Nothing can beat the experience you get while flying over the mighty Himalayas. Taking a hot air balloon ride in Manali, Himachal Pradesh will allow you to enjoy the stunning aerial view of the city where you will see everything getting smaller in size as you move up. Being a popular recreational sport among tourists, Manali is one of the places in India offering hot air balloon rides at the best prices. The balloon basket can accommodate up to 5 people and it will take you to an estimated height of 300 feet. The total duration of the ride is around 7 minutes and it costs INR 1200 per person.

Chandor – South Goa

Goa is a tourist destination equally popular among Indian and international travellers. People from all over the world visit Goa for a number of reasons including the stunning beaches it offers, lively parties, vibrant local markets and a number of adventure sports. Hot air balloon rides are the new addition to the list of sports you can indulge in on your Goa trip. This is an hour-long ride which is a unique experience in itself because the view you get while flying high in the sky is incredible. You get a chance to see the golden sand meeting the turquoise water. You can fly up to an estimated height of 4,000 feet and the average cost of the ride is around INR 14,000 per person.

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant states in the country. What could be a better way to see the rustic charm of the Land of Maharajas other than taking a hot balloon ride! You can choose to go for this ride in two places: Pushkar and Jaipur. You will get a glimpse of the incredible royal palaces, magnificent forts and a number of lakes. Other than this, you can also enjoy the stunning aerial view of the Aravalli Range.  For an hour-long ride, you will have to pay around INR 14,000 per person.

Lonavala - Maharashtra

Lonavala, Maharashtra is another on the list of the top places to enjoy a hot air balloon ride in India. With lush green surroundings, cascading waterfalls, beautiful lakes and magnificent forts, Lonavala offers panoramic views that will definitely leave you spellbound. On your thrilling ride, you will also get to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sahayadri mountain ranges. The balloon basket can accommodate up to 9 people and will take you to an estimated height of 4,000 feet. An hour-long ride will cost you around INR 8,400 per person.

Agra - Uttar Pradesh

What could be a better way to experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal other than taking a hot balloon ride! This gives you a chance to admire the beauty of this universal symbol of love and all other historical monuments in Agra. This romantic adventure is an ideal recreational activity for you if you are a newlywed planning your honeymoon or someone who wants to enjoy a romantic getaway with your loved one. The duration of the ride is about 15-20 min and it will take you to a height of 500m. It can cost you anywhere from INR 500 to 750 per person.

Hampi - Karnataka

Have you always been fascinated by the historical monuments, ancient temples and cave sites of Hampi? What if you get a chance to admire the beauty of these places in all their glory! Sounds thrilling, right? You can go for a hot balloon ride in Hampi where you will have a clear, aerial view of all the famous temples, monuments and caves of Hampi. This will take you to a height of around 500 meters and the cost ranges between INR 8,000 to 12,000 per person.

Delhi

Do you want to witness the beautiful panoramic view of the nation’s capital city? The NCR region offers one of the best hot air balloon rides in India and that too at reasonable prices. Enjoying the bird’s eye view of Delhi and its surrounding is definitely an experience you should not miss. It will give you a chance to have a clear aerial view of all the important landmarks and monuments of the region. The one-hour ride can cost you around INR 9,000 per person.

Darjeeling - West Bengal

Commonly known as the ' Queen of the Hills', Darjeeling is a popular tourist destination. Famous for its picturesque landscapes, dense forest and beautiful surroundings of misty hills, this is the perfect place to bring you close to nature. Other than this, Darjeeling is also known for the number of adventurous sports activities it offers. You can go for a hot air balloon ride to make your Darjeeling trip even more adventurous. The balloon basket can accommodate 15 people at once and will take you to a height of 300 feet. This place offers one of the most reasonably priced hot air balloon rides in India as you will only have to pay INR 1500 per person for a 45-minute long ride.

Bhopal - Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, the city of lakes is another great option to go for a hot air balloon safari in India. The 2 hours long ride gives you a chance to admire the bird’s eye view of Bhopal. The Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is also known to launch the first hot air balloon wildlife safari in India. During this ride you can spot tigers, leopards, and sloth bears along with other animals inhabiting the reserve. For an hour-long ride, you will have to pay INR 15,000 per person.

If you want to plan a fun-filled vacation where you can indulge in activities like this, you can explore adventure holiday packages offered by Veena World, a leading travel company in India. All you need to do is, book a package to a tourist destination offering adventure sports like hot air balloon rides and we will do the rest of the planning. Here, you can also find a number of tour packages from India to different international destinations that you can choose from.