Pawna Lake Adventure Sports / Activities

The place is ideal for people who are adventure junkies or expect an adrenaline rush in their tour. One can enjoy a series of adventure sports and activities here in Pawna Lake. Explore the list of activities in detail:

Boating

The enormous size of Lake Pawna makes it ideal for a great boating experience. One can enjoy a variety of boat rides viz. Speed Boat, Pedal Boat etc. here. There are a couple of boat clubs in the vicinity as well which conducts the boating activities.

Kayaking

The serene Pawna Lake is apt for trying your hands at Kayaking. One need not be a specialist to hit the waters in a Kayak. Also, there are trained professionals present at the location to ascertain that you have a fun-filled kayaking experience with safety arrangement in place.

Rappelling, Zipline and Valley Crossing

Dudhiware Waterfalls, a popular rappelling joint located 1 KM away from the main road while reaching Pawna Lake camping offers excellent arrangements for rappelling, ziplining and valley crossing. However, these activities are subject to favourable weather conditions.

Trekking

Sightseeing, coupled with long walks and trekking is a must-do activity at Pawna Lake. Majestic forts and caves surrounding the Lake with historical significance and peculiarities, which makes the trek adventurous and interesting. Visapur Fort, Tikona Fort, Tung Fort, Lohagad Fort and Karla-Bhaja Caves are the popular trekking destinations here.

Paragliding

If the serenity of the Lake and exploring historical forts surrounding it is not enough for you, you are in for a special treat. Pawna Lake is highly popular for its excellent paragliding facility. It is a more than once-in-a-lifetime experience to indulge in paragliding at Kamshet which is located at a distance of 16 Kms approx from Pawna Lake, as you will spread your wings and soar over crystal-like waters of Pawna and Indrayani rivers while feeling the fresh air amidst the fascinating landscape fill your body with purity and adrenaline.

About Paragliding

Paragliding is the adventure sport of flying parachutes. This recreational activity is the closest that a human can get the feeling of flying like a bird! This sport requires comparatively less training than other adventure sports, which makes it an obvious choice among adventure junkies.

In India, Paragliding is performed using a foot-launched aircraft, which is quite lightweight and does not have a rigid structure. The glider makes use of a harness to secure him to the structure; and a fabric wing is used to aid the flight of the glider.

What makes it the easiest form of lightweight aviation is, the glider has to just jog downhill a slope to gain flight. It is equally safe apart from being easy to perform, as there is no involvement of jumping over the cliffs or take a free-fall. In paragliding, the absolute control is in your hands. You can prolong your adventure or abort the launch if you feel uncomfortable; it is absolutely your call. It is completely different from parasailing, which is done on a beach; so do not be confused between these two.

Some Safety Aspects

• While paragliding for the first time, do so with an experienced instructor.
• Make use of paragliding equipment like flight suit, helmet, boots, harness and canopy.
• It is not recommended to paraglide during rains and heavy wind conditions.
• Ensure that the landing site is easily accessible and clearly visible.
• It is advisable to carry a knife while you paraglide, in case you may need to cut yourself free from entanglement of cords and wires, to avoid a mishap.
• Take advice from experienced paragliders regarding launch, navigating, steering and landing.

Eligibility

• Children aged between 11 to 18 years need written parental consent. People with 18+ age can easily undertake paragliding without any written consent
• The person must weigh below 120 Kgs