Now, adventure tourism in Mewar to attract visitors

Udaipur: Udaipur attracts tourists from around the world with its scenic beauty, lakes, hills and forests. Now, to woo the guests visiting Udaipur and Kumbalgarh fort to Rajsamand, the department of tourism and district administration are all set to commence paragliding activities there.

The department is collaborating with a Jodhpur-based aerial adventure sports company which will conduct paragliding sessions for adventure lovers during weekends initially.

“We hope to create a tourist circuit Udaipur-Kumbalgarh-Rajsamand to attract visitors and get them hooked to the scenic beauty here, we are launching the sport on weekend basis initially,” said Shikha Saxena, deputy director, tourism.

Rajsamand would be promoted for its adventure sports activities where people can experience their passion for flying. Trials have been held successfully and the activity would be launched from Friday onwards.

“Anyone from six years onwards up to the age of 84, can paraglide without any previous experience. Passengers would sit in the front having 360 degrees bird-like view flying above the picturesque Rajsamand Lake from a height of 700 to 1,000 feet depending on the wind condition,” Samarth Sharma from Sky Ventures said. Looking at the pandemic conditions, the joy rides timing has been limited. Flyers can enjoy these rides from 7.30am to 11am and 4pm to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.