Paragliding at Table Point, Saputara

Paragliding at Table Point, Saputara offers tandem flights over the Dang hills of the Western Ghats in southern Gujarat, India. Table Point is a flat-topped hilltop about 2 km from Saputara Lake, and the Ministry of Tourism's adventure portal promotes it as a launch site. Flights are tandem, meaning a trained pilot controls the wing while the passenger is strapped in beside or in front of them, so no prior paragliding experience is needed. Fitness requirements are modest: participants should be able to run a few steps during take-off and to land on their feet, and they should be comfortable with heights. Operators normally set weight and age limits, and children, pregnant women and people with heart, back or neck conditions are generally advised against flying; visitors should ask the operator for the current limits. Helmets, harnesses and the wing are supplied by the operator, while participants are advised to bring closed shoes, a sun hat and a windbreaker, since it can be cool and breezy at altitude. No single operator is published for Saputara, so visitors should verify the certification and licence of whichever operator they use on site, ask about the pilot's experience, and check that equipment is in good condition. A proper pre-flight briefing should cover body position, the take-off run, landing and what to do in unusual conditions. Rescue arrangements depend on the operator and should be asked about directly, including whether a ground crew and vehicle follow the flight. Flights are seasonal and wholly dependent on wind and weather; they are cancelled in rain, low cloud, strong gusts or the monsoon months, and a flight can be postponed on the day. The best season is October to February, when visibility is good and winds are steadier. Fees are not published, so prices should be agreed in advance and the inclusions confirmed, including whether photos or video are offered. A half day should be set aside to allow for waiting for suitable conditions. Table Point also serves as a general viewpoint, so non-flyers can accompany participants and watch the launches.