Madhya Pradesh also recognized as a ‘tiger state’, Madhya Pradesh is India’s first hot air balloon safari in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve located in the Umaria district in December last year. The service is being operated by Jaipur-based Sky Waltz which is already operating in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Delhi NCR
Want to examine the deep dark secrets of the jungle, unreachable by road or onboard or by an aircraft? The Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve will let you join its core zone and study its sprawling wildlife, big cats in action from a height. This adventurous, first-of-its-kind adventure balloon rides safari in India to one of the most rampant tiger reserves should be on the wish list of every nature and travel enthusiast.
How do I book a Hot Air Balloon Safari?
- The first affordable hot air balloon ride in India opened on January 12 in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
- Each balloon with nine heads (variable to their body weights) will take off from the pad zone and fly over the core zone of the national reserve, letting you find animals in the wild and land beyond the core zone.
- Apart from the lush jungles, the balloon can see an old temple and a fort in Bandhavgarh’s root zone.
- The initial price per passenger is Rs 15,000 plus taxes for adults and Rs 8,000 for children aged 5 to 12 and is good until March 31, 2022.
- Indian pan cardholders can also reserve an exclusive chartered balloon safari for Rs 85,000 plus taxes for balloons taking one to four people and Rs 1 lakh plus taxes for balloons carrying five to eight people.
- According to the website, if the flying is cancelled due to stormy weather, skywaltz team will schedule a new date and day for your ballooning.
- The hot balloon safari will last 45 to 60 minutes.
- Earlier to the trip, reservations must be completed on Sky Waltz’s website, straight from a member of their sales team, or via any authorized tour operator.
- Tourists who make a reservation will be gathered up from their hotel and dropped off at the end of their safari. At the takeoff site, light refreshments will be done.
- Passengers can also follow the process of balloon inflation and practice for flight and customize their trip.
Bandhavgarh National Park, which surrounds a huge area, is rich in biodiversity. The garden has a large breeding population of wild cats, as well as several species of deer and the garden guard, the Indian bison. The tiger population density here is among the most increased in India.
Is it possible to ride a hot air balloon in Jaisalmer?
Jaisalmer is an incredible location for hot-air ballooning. It is an unbelievable experience because one can see the Thar Desert sand dunes as well as the Sonar Qila or the Jaisalmer Fort. The lovely city is very fascinating, and guests can enjoy hot-air ballooning, which will supply you with the greatest pleasure.
What is the cost of a hot air balloon ride in India?
Hot air balloon ride prices in Jaipur typically cost between INR 8,500 and INR 15,000 per adult, per flight.
