Looking For an Exciting Holiday? Try Hot Air Ballooning

Hot air balloon rides are a relatively new tourism activity in India and has been rapidly growing in popularity. If you’re looking for a thrilling new perspective of this ancient country, a hot air balloon flight offers a serene, peaceful vantage of India’s spellbinding scenery.

Some tourists may be concerned traveling in a balloon may be a little frightening, but the experience is genuinely relaxing. Balloons are silent and smooth, gliding through the air as though weightless.

If you’re interested in taking a balloon tour of India, the most popular place for this activity is the desert kingdom of Rajasthan. Flights are available in most of the major cities including Jaipur, Ranthambhore, Neemrana, Udaipur, and occasionally the holy city of Pushkar.

A few different companies offer ballooning tours but the industry leader is Sky Waltz. Only fully qualified pilots from the UK and USA operate their balloons. Sky Waltz is also the only company licensed by the Indian government.


Balloon flights typically operate from September to the end of March, and range from $350 to $450 for a one-hour flight. If you plan to undertake this once in a lifetime experience, schedule about four hours for your tour. Flights leave at sunrise, and you will be picked up and dropped off from your hotel by your tour operator.

Remember hot air ballooning is an adventure activity, so dress the part. Opt for good shoes, sweaters, and sunglasses. Depending on the time of the year, it may also be prudent to bring along a jacket and hat. Last but not least—don’t forget your camera. No matter where you go, the views will be spectacular!