October to February
Tower Hill (East Face)
The winter site. Easterly winds blow onto the east-facing ridge above the highway, which is why the widget shows this forecast through the cooler months.
How to choose the right day for paragliding in Kamshet
Start with the four-day forecast below, but use it only as a planning aid. Kamshet has different seasonal sites, and a licensed pilot must approve the actual site, reporting time and flight after checking live conditions.
Choose your paragliding day in Kamshet
Tower Hill East Face is the relevant seasonal forecast from October through February. Shelar Site is used from March through May. June through September is the core monsoon period.
How to read the forecast widget
Each column is a three-hour window at the seasonal site. Read top to bottom — the rows that decide a paragliding day are direction, speed, gusts, rain and cloud.
- Wind direction arrows
- The arrow shows where the wind blows toward. For flying, it should point onto the launch face — easterly for Tower Hill, westerly for Shelar.
- Wind speed bars (km/h)
- Taller bars mean stronger wind. Paragliding wants steady, moderate wind — too weak gives no lift, too strong is unsafe.
- Wind gusts (max km/h)
- The coloured strip shows peak gusts. A big jump above the average speed means rough, unpredictable air.
- Cloud cover icons
- Sun icons mean clear sky; dark cloud icons mean overcast. Bright sun builds thermals, while a very low cloud base can stop flying.
- Precipitation (mm/3h)
- Any meaningful rain value is a warning sign — wet wings cannot fly safely, so rain almost always means a delay or cancellation.
- Air temperature (°C)
- The orange row shows temperature. Comfortable mid-range temperatures make for pleasant flying; summer afternoons can get hot and thermic.
- Air pressure (hPa)
- Rapidly falling pressure often signals approaching weather. Pilots watch the trend, not just the number.
- Sunrise, sunset, coordinates
- The footer shows first and last light plus the site's latitude and longitude — useful for judging the usable flying window.
Why Kamshet is the nearest real paragliding site to Mumbai and Pune
Kamshet sits in the Sahyadri foothills on the old Mumbai-Pune highway, close to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. For anyone searching for paragliding near Mumbai or paragliding near Pune, it is the closest established tandem site with a long flying season — which is exactly why a reliable day forecast matters for planning the drive.
≈45–50 km
from Pune
about an hour by road
≈110 km
from Mumbai
about 2.5–3 hours via the Expressway
≈16 km
from Lonavala
a short hop off the tourist belt
Oct–May
flying season
two seasonal sites cover the whole window
The ridge sites here face different directions, so the region can fly in both the easterly winter pattern and the westerly summer pattern. That is the real advantage over a single-aspect hill — and the reason this page switches forecasts by season rather than showing one site all year.
How to choose the perfect paragliding day
A good flying day is a combination of the right wind, clean air and a pilot who approves it. Work through these checks before you travel.
Step 1
Start with the four-day forecast
Use the seasonal widget above two to four days before your preferred date. It shows wind direction, speed, gusts, cloud, rain and temperature for the site that is relevant right now.
Step 2
Match wind direction to the site
Easterly flow suits Tower Hill East Face in the October to February window; westerly flow suits Shelar from March to May. Wind blowing onto the launch face is what creates usable lift.
Step 3
Check strength and gust spread
Look for steady, moderate wind rather than extremes. Large jumps between average wind and gusts mean turbulent, uncomfortable air — pilots weigh the spread, not just the headline speed.
Step 4
Rule out rain, low cloud and poor visibility
Any rain, a low cloud base or haze that hides the landing field can delay or cancel flying even when the wind numbers look fine on paper.
Step 5
Pick season-appropriate timing
Winter flying often favours the earlier, smoother part of the day while summer thermals build later. Your reporting time always comes from the team, not the widget.
Step 6
Confirm on the morning itself
Forecasts change overnight. The pilot makes the final call after checking real conditions at launch and landing — that confirmation is what actually decides your day.
Kamshet paragliding season at a glance
| Months | Seasonal site | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October–November | Tower Hill (East Face) | Post-monsoon greenery, fresh easterly flow and some of the year's most pleasant flying. |
| December–January | Tower Hill (East Face) | Cool, stable mornings and clear views over the Pawna Lake basin — the busiest stretch of the season. |
| February–March | Tower Hill → Shelar | Transition period; mornings stay smooth while westerly afternoons start building. |
| April–May | Shelar Site | Warmer days with stronger afternoon thermals; flying usually happens later in the day. |
| June–September | — | Core monsoon. Regular flying is generally suspended; reconfirm with the team before planning. |
Tower Hill or Shelar: how the seasonal site is chosen
March to May
Shelar Site
The summer site. Westerly afternoon flow suits the Shelar side, and flights commonly happen later in the day once the air settles.
June to September
Monsoon pause
Regular flying is generally suspended. Rain, low cloud and gusty winds make conditions unreliable, so no widget is shown during these months.
What happens on your flying day
Report and brief
Meet the team at the designated point, complete registration and get a safety briefing from your pilot.
Pilot checks conditions
Wind, gusts, cloud and visibility are checked live at launch. If conditions are wrong, the flight is postponed — safety decides, not the booking.
Fly tandem
Take off with a certified pilot in a tandem glider. Flight time depends on the day's lift; the pilot chooses the safest workable window.
Land and debrief
Land at the designated field near the meeting point. If conditions improve later, the team may offer a revised slot the same day.
Ready to book? See the tandem paragliding options in Kamshet or contact the team with your preferred date.
Getting to Kamshet
From Pune
About 45–50 km, roughly an hour on the old Mumbai-Pune highway (NH-48) toward Lonavala. An easy same-day trip — leave early enough to reach by your confirmed reporting time.
From Mumbai
About 110 km, roughly 2.5–3 hours via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, then the old highway toward Kamshet. Plan a buffer for weekend traffic around Lonavala.
From Lonavala or by train
Kamshet is about 16 km from Lonavala on the old highway. It also has a station on the Pune-Lonavala local rail line — the team can guide you on pickup options after the station.
What to wear and carry
Wear
- Closed shoes you can jog a few steps in — no sandals or heels.
- Comfortable full-length clothing; a light jacket for winter mornings.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen for the stronger summer sun.
Carry and eligibility
- Water, a photo ID and your booking confirmation.
- Classic and instructional tandems generally start around age 10 (12+ for acro) with guardian consent for minors.
- A typical planning weight range is about 25–95 kg — the pilot makes the final fitness and safety assessment.
- GoPro video is available as an add-on if you want the flight filmed.
If weather cancels your flight
Weather cancellations are a normal part of paragliding — a cancelled slot means the conditions were not safe, not that the day is lost. The team will offer the next workable slot, often the same day or the next clear morning. Check the refund and rescheduling policy for how weather-related changes are handled, and keep your WhatsApp handy on the morning of the flight for the final confirmation.
Enquire about your preferred date
Send your preferred date and passenger details using the enquiry form below. Forecasts can change, so the team confirms final availability, site and reporting time close to the activity.