Paragliding in Shelar Hill

Site Name: Shelar Hill
Site Location: 8 kms from Kamshet on Mumbai Pune highway (Shelar hill paragliding site on google earth)
Height From Ground Level: 270 feet
Height From Sea Level: 2600 feet

Facing Towards: West

Approx Slope: Slope below the takeoff is around 45 degrees. Slope above takeoff is around 85 degrees.
Take-Off Point: Not very big, but comfortable. Watch for a big rock on your left, while launching.
Landing Area: Plain agriculture fields.
Flying Season: February to May

Description: Very good flight site. Takeoff is not from the top of the hill, its only from at the height of 270 feets. But after takeoff you can use the ridge at your backside which has a slope of around 85 degrees. Very good site for soaring in west or north-west wind conditions.