| You cannot refuse some things in life, and a | | | | breakfast once you're back on terra firma. Due to |
| thrilling hot air balloon ride is one among such | | | | the sudden rise in the popularity of air ballooning in |
| things. You need not necessarily be an adrenaline | | | | India, it's very important that you book at least 2 |
| junkie for such rides. It's ideal for people of all | | | | weeks ahead. |
| ages. Fear is never going to stop you from | | | | Did you know Rajasthan is the most popular place |
| jumping into the balloon basket for an adventure | | | | in India to float in a hot air balloon? Taking to the |
| ride. | | | | skies daily over Udaipur & Ranthambore |
| Once you know exactly what it feels like floating | | | | national park, come ballooning with India's biggest |
| weightless in the air, you would not even mind | | | | fleet of big large balloons. |
| ignoring your fear of heights (if you have it!) and | | | | Remember, due to the ride's dependence on the |
| would just get into a big balloon to take a ride. | | | | weather, most bookings are conditional until |
| I tell you what I felt like. The moment the balloon | | | | before a few days from the main event. This |
| leaves the ground, you feel it is as almost a | | | | ensures that the weather is ideal for your balloon |
| non-moment. The rising is so kicking, so gentle, | | | | journey. |
| and so very interesting. I could see I was at | | | | Afterwards, take in the sights of landscapes |
| cactus height and then above the cactus. Slowly I | | | | below. The best way to enjoy it to the level best |
| was aloft. Soon, I could sense myself getting | | | | is to go for it before sunrise. Initiate your day in |
| raised steadily, so silently, and the basket is so still | | | | the early hours of the day. This will also help you |
| that I have no fear at all. Yes am saying this: | | | | from getting exposed to the strong winds that |
| Throw away your fears and get into the magical | | | | tend to pick up after sunrise. Am sure, you will be |
| experience of the very hot and ecstasy filled air | | | | excited to be at the launch site. Let sunrise shine |
| ballooning ride! | | | | on your face! Watch the sun at the spot where |
| Most hot air ballooning companies offer the air | | | | the sky meets the earth as you drift silently over |
| balloon flights lasting for an hour. After your | | | | the mountains and valleys. |
| ballooning experience, they will close it with a | | | | |