Quick Overview
Ideal for: Couples, family, groups, tourists, kids.
When: All days of the week (October to May)
Where: Lonavala
Timings: Morning 5:30 am
Ride duration: Approx. 60 minutes (+/- 15 minutes)
Ideal for: Couples, family, groups, tourists, kids.
When: All days of the week (October to May)
Where: Lonavala
Timings: Morning 5:30 am
Ride duration: Approx. 60 minutes (+/- 15 minutes)
Hot air ballooning is a very peaceful and calming experience for absolutely everyone. You need not be an extreme adventure lover, as it is a totally smooth and jerk-free ride.
Hotel Orritel,
Survey No.135, Opposite Talegaon MIDC Junction,
Off. Old Mumbai Pune Highway,
Vadgaon – Mawal,
District Pune – 412106
Minimum age: 5 years or above.
Maximum age: There is no maximum age limit.
Note:
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Children must be atleast 4 feet 6 inches (1.5 meter) tall to see over the basket.
Elders must be able to stand throughout 1 hour flying duration.
Maximum weight: Approx. 85 kg
Minimum weight: There is no minimum weight limit.
Note:
On request, those over 114 kgs of weight can be allowed to go for the ride by purchasing an additional ticket (subject to availability).
Fitness
You must be able to climb in and out of the basket which is 1.1 meter (about 42 inches) in height.
You must be able to stand unassisted for an hour during the ride.
You must be able to bend you knees and sit at the time of landing.
Pregnant woman
Pregnant woman are not allowed to go for the hot air balloon ride due to safety reasons.
Medical conditions
You must not go for the ride if you have undergone a surgery recently or have a significant medical condition.
You must be sure of not having any pre-existing medial condition that may be affected by the hot air balloon ride.
You must inform us of any medical condition that you may have for your safety and the safety of other passengers. You may be asked to provide a medical fitness certificate from a doctor / specialist.
Disability
You must inform us regarding any disability – so that we can advice you if it is suitable / possible for you to go for the hot air balloon ride.
Persons on wheel chair are not allowed go for the ride due to safety reasons.
Hot air ballooning is a very safe activity conducted with the highest safety standards and guidelines with licence from the Director General Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA).
A highly trained and experienced pilot (holding a commercial pilot’s licence) will fly the balloon and take you for the ride.
All flights are insured for employees and passengers, so you dont have to worry about insurance.
You can carry a camera, phone, binocular etc. to click pictures while flying. These must be carried at your own risk.
Specifications
Balloon height: 100 feet (when inflated)
Passenger capacity: 9 persons (8 passengers + 1 pilot)