| Imagine seeing the winds sweeping through | | | | The best time to visit Rajasthan for hot air |
| endless patches of desert sand. Hot air ballooning | | | | ballooning is during spring and fall, which are the |
| in Rajasthan gives a whole new dimension to | | | | best seasons to experience adventure in |
| desert exploration. The undulating sand dunes of | | | | Rajasthan. Early morning and late afternoon when |
| Thar are ideal for hot air ballooning lovers. The | | | | the sun is not as intense are probably the best |
| sprawling sand dunes mesmerize the onlookers | | | | times to go for ballooning. |
| with their golden shades. | | | | There's no age barrier to enjoy hot-air ballooning, |
| There is a series of beautiful scenes that one can | | | | but you have to be fit, as you may have to walk |
| view from a hot air balloon. It can be the wild | | | | through paddocks after landing. There are no |
| animals at Ranthambore or a bird's eye view of | | | | seats in the basket therefore, standing for the |
| the Pushkar Camel Fair! Flights operate from the | | | | duration of the flight, about on hour is unavoidable. |
| Pink City of Jaipur, the holy town of Pushkar, and | | | | Adults should accompany children under 12 years. |
| Ranthambore National Park | | | | But it’s best not to take children along with |
| While hot air ballooning there are a few tips to be | | | | you, reason being the comfort and enjoyment of |
| kept in mind. In Rajasthan the sun is usually | | | | other passengers. The size of the basket is quiet |
| intense. Riders are advised to equip themselves | | | | small and young children often get restless when |
| with riding gears - the famous Jodhpuri breeches, | | | | in confined areas. The walls of the baskets are |
| hat, trekking boots and full sleeve shirts with | | | | usually four feet high, and small children would |
| comfortable long pants. Sunscreen is most | | | | have difficulty in seeing over, unless carried by an |
| essential as the skin is exposed at frequent | | | | adult. |
| intervals to hot sun rays. | | | | |