Hot Air Ballooning in India 2024-2025

Although hot air ballooning is a relatively new adventure activity in India, locations for this kind of sport are numerous. Among all the places, Jaipur and Lonavala are the most popular, but flights have also recently started operating in Goa. Hot air ballooning in Uttar Pradesh is also a heart-racing experience: just imagine you and your loved one overlooking the Taj Mahal, the universal symbol of love!

Flying over Taj Mahal (October to March)

Have you ever imagined seeing the magical Taj Mahal from a bird-eye view? An Air Balloon Safari in Agra will make your dream come true. Just imagine the serpentine course of the Yamuna River, a statuette of the Taj Mahal, and a replica of the Red Fort as it passes under your balloon, leaving you bedazzled and baffled. Though the best time for a balloon safari in Agra is from October to March, you can experience it any time in the year, provided the sky is clear. Besides, there is a ballooning festival usually taking place in February—"Taj Mahotsav."

Ballooning in Pollachi (January)

Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival in Pollachi is a popular annual event held in mid-January. Taking place near Pollachi Coimbatore Highway, the three-day festival features dozens balloons of all shapes and colors from about ten countries. Special shape balloons are also present at the festival. Mass ascensions of hot air balloons take place at 6:30 am and 4 pm, weather permitting. Flying is impossible in case of high winds or rain. The festival also features limited tethered balloon rides from 4 to 8 pm. Other highlights of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival include a fantastic music concert, a Hot Air Balloon Show, a food fair, games, shops, and lots of fun for the whole family. Carnival rides are some of the best in the region.

Best time for ballooning

Hot air ballooning in India is highly dependent on the weather. October through May is the ideal dry and clear season for a ride. The position of the sun matters as well. That’s why the start is usually in the early morning—the perfect time for your adventure!

Hot air ballooning is not as scary as it seems. Your experience in flight will be at elevations of approximately 1,200 feet, and this is high enough for piercing adrenaline and lifelong impressions. Imagine yourself as light as a feather, while you float through the sky having a peaceful and calm view of India's jaw-dropping scenery from above the clouds.