Skydiving - Where and how

tsk1979 · 19th July 2010, 23:08

We want to do skydiving. i.e. jump from a plane, with a parachute.
Where and how can it be done around Delhi

GoldenParadox · 20th July 2010, 00:48

And in Bangalore. Where in Bangalore is this possible? Is some kind of a license required?

alter.e.go · 20th July 2010, 02:31

No license required anywhere.

Last time I checked, about 5 years ago. It was Rs 47000 a jump, because it would have to be arranged et al. To the best of my knowledge there is no fixed skydiving center in India.Your better of doing it abroad.

If you find anything in India do let me know,I am eager to do it.

sudev · 20th July 2010, 07:33

Check with army/air-force contacts. I remember some one mentioning Agra AFB. Else para-sailing is the nearest option. Manali/Dharamsala are usual spots in north.

vivekiny2k · 20th July 2010, 08:01

you can't jump alone the first time, in other words, for tandem jumping, you need a certified instructor. I also think your best bet is to do it on one of your trips abroad.

here in US packages run from 200-500 USD, but it's a well estalished industry.

Jaguar · 20th July 2010, 12:38

I remember a discussion regarding this in my previous company. This was being arranged by Indian Air Force in Bangalore and they were looking for a group of min 15-20 people to join. The cost was around 12k per head. Happened some 4 years back and I don't have more details or if anyone went ahead for it.

ashthedivx · 20th July 2010, 12:55

+1 Would love to do it. Tanveer, keep posted and count me in for the group.

tsk1979 · 20th July 2010, 14:13

Sure, if I get any updates and info, I will post it here. Unfortunately, it appears it is still non existent anywhere in India. So best way to do it is join the army Paratroopers

madhukar_n · 20th July 2010, 14:25

I had done a tandem sky dive in US ... in South Padre Island, texas. It costed about 250$ with a video. this was in 2000

sammyboy · 20th July 2010, 15:50

Hi Tanveer, I had checked this out a while back unfortunately couldnt follow up . There is a group which had planned to start this in Indore. Please check this link for details : indore | Skydiving India

clevermax · 20th July 2010, 15:59

Three reasons I don't want to do it in India:

1) Safety - no matter what, people here can take it for granted (That's my perception

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2) Cost involved

A general question: What if one is hit by a lightning while falling down? Or is there a likelihood for that at all?

Abhay · 20th July 2010, 17:20

clevermax, I don't think they would be doing skydiving in stormy conditions.

I would like to do it too, it is kind of a morbid curiosity as I am sure it will be a frightening yet amazing experience.

Jaguar · 20th July 2010, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

Three reasons I don't want to do it in India:

1) Safety - no matter what, people here can take it for granted (That's my perception

)

Exactly my view as well. And god knows how sub-standard the equipment used by our armed forces would be.

alter.e.go · 20th July 2010, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

Three reasons I don't want to do it in India:

1) Safety - no matter what, people here can take it for granted (That's my perception

)
2) Cost involved

A general question: What if one is hit by a lightning while falling down? Or is there a likelihood for that at all?

Oh Absolutely.

Safety would be a concern for anyone doing it in India.
These adventure sports are best done from permanent establishments.

OT The number of bungee jumping accidents are far more at these ad hoc places than at permanent establishments.

Not sure about the lightning part.

johnjacob · 20th July 2010, 22:15

I have done a tandem skydive in Gananoque, Ontario. It cost me $200 (Canadian) way back in 2001. I would love to do it once again.

19th July 2010, 23:08	#1
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,287 Times View My Garage	Skydiving - Where and how We want to do skydiving. i.e. jump from a plane, with a parachute. Where and how can it be done around Delhi
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GoldenParadox BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	And in Bangalore. Where in Bangalore is this possible? Is some kind of a license required?
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alter.e.go BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 138 Thanked: 56 Times	No license required anywhere. Last time I checked, about 5 years ago. It was Rs 47000 a jump, because it would have to be arranged et al. To the best of my knowledge there is no fixed skydiving center in India.Your better of doing it abroad. If you find anything in India do let me know,I am eager to do it.
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sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,857 Thanked: 3,232 Times	Check with army/air-force contacts. I remember some one mentioning Agra AFB. Else para-sailing is the nearest option. Manali/Dharamsala are usual spots in north.
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vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	you can't jump alone the first time, in other words, for tandem jumping, you need a certified instructor. I also think your best bet is to do it on one of your trips abroad. here in US packages run from 200-500 USD, but it's a well estalished industry.
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Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,236 Thanked: 2,828 Times	I remember a discussion regarding this in my previous company. This was being arranged by Indian Air Force in Bangalore and they were looking for a group of min 15-20 people to join. The cost was around 12k per head. Happened some 4 years back and I don't have more details or if anyone went ahead for it.
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ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,358 Thanked: 24 Times	+1 Would love to do it. Tanveer, keep posted and count me in for the group.
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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,287 Times View My Garage	Sure, if I get any updates and info, I will post it here. Unfortunately, it appears it is still non existent anywhere in India. So best way to do it is join the army Paratroopers
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madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 180 Times	I had done a tandem sky dive in US ... in South Padre Island, texas. It costed about 250$ with a video. this was in 2000
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sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 524 Times View My Garage	Hi Tanveer, I had checked this out a while back unfortunately couldnt follow up . There is a group which had planned to start this in Indore. Please check this link for details : indore \| Skydiving India Last edited by sammyboy : 20th July 2010 at 15:52.
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clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,108 Thanked: 2,795 Times View My Garage	Three reasons I don't want to do it in India: 1) Safety - no matter what, people here can take it for granted (That's my perception ) 2) Cost involved A general question: What if one is hit by a lightning while falling down? Or is there a likelihood for that at all? Last edited by clevermax : 20th July 2010 at 16:06.
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Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 12 Times	clevermax, I don't think they would be doing skydiving in stormy conditions. I would like to do it too, it is kind of a morbid curiosity as I am sure it will be a frightening yet amazing experience.
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johnjacob BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore, INDIA Posts: 344 Thanked: 26 Times	I have done a tandem skydive in Gananoque, Ontario. It cost me $200 (Canadian) way back in 2001. I would love to do it once again.
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