The videos were filmed by director Jan Pavlacký and cameraman Petr Soukup as they were returning from their Catching Breath project, which was shot in the Himalayas. Travelling in a ŠKODA KODIAQ and ŠKODA KAROQ, the film-making duo beautifully captured the poetry of negotiating one of the world’s most extreme roads, the Leh-Manali Highway.

Paragliding is a very popular tourist activity in India’s mountains, and Kamshet, in the state of Maharashtra, is one of the most famous places. Fans of flying looking for a spot of paragliding between Pune and Mumbai choose this picturesque mountain station as it is well-known for its paragliding and high-quality aviation schools.

The mountain station is accessible by road and rail from both Pune and Mumbai. There is also good road access to most major cities in Maharashtra. Kamshet’s location in the Western Ghats is an advantage as its medium-high hills serve are excellent paragliding launch sites, and there are also plenty of flat landing sites, particularly useful for beginners.

Paragliding in Kamshet is extremely popular and is also a great place for complete novices. Training is available at local paragliding schools operated by professional pilots from abroad.

Paragliding in Kamshet also benefits from the weather, which is enduringly stable, making conditions for flying excellent. The best times for paragliding in Kamshet are from October to February and from March to June.