Enjoy Your Flight in Hot Air Balloons

Seen the gleam in the eyes of a child at the sight of a colorful balloon? Leaving behind our regular monotonous life and challenging the gravitational forces, a hot air balloon flight is absolutely tantalizing.

The excitement builds up gradually, as we slowly drift away from the earth, and an astounding picture of our own neighborhood comes in front of us, very different from what we have thought it to be. To fly up in the air is a man’s long cherished dream. And today, with hot air balloon flights, this dream can be easily fulfilled by anyone, irrespective of age.


Once you have experienced the feeling of floating weightless in the air, you are ready to let go your worst fear of heights in a hot air balloon ride. The best time to enjoy this ride is going for it, before sunrise to avoid the strong winds and harsh sunrays that tend to develop and emerge during the later part of the day. And what else can be more stunning than the gleaming sun rays of beaming on your face, as you gradually glide over picturesque landscapes.

A hot air balloon flight can be an ideal gift for a birthday or anniversary, which the recipient will always cherish. It can also be an astonishing way to propose your beloved, and the moment will be captured for whole life as a sweet remembrance. This one hour ride will give a fresh retake of your life.

Hot air balloon trips are new sports in your adventure list

Gone are the days when balloons were meant only to play. In the present days, where development has crossed almost all limits and spread its boundaries, in many areas balloon rides have taken a front seat for them.

Balloon flights are one of the most important developments in the recent years. These have emerged as the most highly endorsed adventure sport by people across the country. The balloon rides are common mostly in the western part of India and held during the months of October to March. These are affordable by people and the charges can be gathered by the agency or company organizing it on demand.

Hot air balloon trips must be a serious part of the people who are engaged in the task. This means those of you interested to perform the adventure must be well versed with some rules that are quite important. Some of these important tasks that are required to be fulfilled before the start of the flights include –

• Prior permission from Balloon Club of India to perform flying tasks, physical & metal activity and stability to perform the one and a half journey
• Proper attendance while the pilot gives in training and instructions to the passengers
• A proper outfit to be worn before the flight takes off

People who are interested to perform this adventure must ensure advance bookings to avoid last minute confusions. The companies engaged in managing these sports offer a pick – n – drop facility from the hotel, breakfast at the balloon site, proper suites for the balloon flights and guides & medical assistance to keep a check on your movement in the sky. All you need to do is to take hold of the camera and catch the mesmerizing glimpses of the various sights that strike your eyes.

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Hip hop in the sky while flying in a hot air balloon

Adventure knows no boundaries. It is one of the most interesting things that keep you glued to it for life. Trekking, water sports, bungee jumping, races, rides, shooting, camping and hot air balloon rides are the most highly enjoyed adventure sports famous across the globe. In India, the air balloon fashion has developed in the past few years with most of it being prevalent in the west. There are many agencies and companies that are busy scheduling, organizing and promoting these rides for tourists and locals of the place where the sport is performed.

Any one can be a part of this thrilling sport and experience the flavors of flying high up in the air. The sixty minute air balloon rides leave you spell bound with the striking landscapes and sights. These are organized during October to March depending upon the soothing climate for flyers and the balloons usually take off early morning as the temperature is cool. One is picked up from the hotel and then the journey of flying seventy feet high above the ground begins.

What you need to keep in mind is that you have a strong will power to complete the ride and also that you are physically fit for it. The balloon basket is devoid of seats and thus, it might be a little fishy for people to complete the ride standing. One of the most important tasks to be performed is to take permission from the Balloon Club of India or take a certificate from First Flight that is duly signed by a pilot, before performing the flight.

Further, hot air balloon ride charges can be enquired by the companies organizing the tour as these are likely to change. The companies also take up the initiative to receive you from the hotel and drop you back safe in the accommodation premises.

The Riveting Nagaur Fair Rajasthan

Nagaur District, with a vast terrain spreading over 17, 718 sq kms and a fascinating geographical spread which includes plains, hills as well as sand mounds, is not only a part of the Great Indian Thar Desert as such, but also replete with numerous tales of valor by the erstwhile rulers of this state. It is also home to the charming town of Nagaur, near Jodhpur.

Here, the sounds of desert silence are converted into a noisy clatter of sound and color at the Nagaur Fair Rajasthan, every January-February. Fairs, in fact, are the true face of rural Rajasthan and an essential part of its ethos. At the Nagaur Fair Rajasthan, where swarthy Rajasthani traders in colorful turbans and sporting fierce moustaches, trade in an impressive number of cattle – approximately 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses, not forgetting the ubiquitous sheep, cows and oxen – change hands here in the dead of winter, as fascinated foreigners and Indians alike look on in wonder!

The thousands of cattle, magnificently garlanded with attractive and colorful accessories, to attract the attention of potential buyers, sports such as bullock and camel races, cock fights and tug-of-war, which add an element of fun to the Fair, the famous Red Chilli Market, the puppeteers, jugglers and storytellers with their beguiling tales, all add to this fascinating experience!

Rajasthan Tours offer you fascinating Festival Tours such as the Nagaur, Gangaur, Elephant, Camel and Desert Festivals as well as the Pushkar Fair. Rajasthan Tours also offer comprehensive Desert safaris and Adventure Tourism and packages to explore the colorful history and culture of Rajasthan.

The Fascinating Nagaur Cattle Fair

Nagaur, which has been immortalized by the bards in the Mahabharata and was once witness to the valor of the great Rao Amar Singh Rathor who challenged the mighty Mughal Empire, is part of the Great Indian Thar Desert. A fascinating Fair is held here towards the end of January-beginning February, every year.

The Nagaur Cattle Fair marks the trading of cattle on an expansive and extensive scale. Reputed to be the second biggest cattle fair of Rajasthan, as many as 70, 000 bullocks, camels and horses, lavishly adorned with colorful accessories, are traded at the Nagaur Cattle Fair. Owing to the presence of this huge mélange of cattle which include oxen, sheep and cows and the impeccable quality of the cattle, this colorful fair has rapidly grown in importance and today enjoys a great reputation.

In addition to this huge animal exhibition, the other items that are also exhibited for trading here include wooden items, iron-crafts, camel leather accessories, etc. The noted Mirchi Bazaar or Red Chili Market of India, the biggest in India, is also organized and is a great draw!

Rajasthan Tours also organize special tours with lavish tented or hotel accommodation and other fascilities for tourists at this time. Depending on your budget and focus, you need to book well in time with Rajasthan Tours to avoid disappointment. Here, a fascinating potpourri of sports such as tug-of-war, camel races, bullock races and cockfights , entertainment by jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, and campfire evenings reverberating to the haunting strains of Rajasthani music, leave you totally mesmerized!