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Visiting India

Where to find out how flying works in India, who helps visiting pilots on the ground, and who runs tours here. The sources hold the details, so it's worth checking with them before you fly.

Sites on the map

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Sites in India on a map

Before you fly

National body: Aero Club of India (FAI member for India) (opens in a new tab)

  • Rules differ by state. In Himachal Pradesh (Bir Billing, Manali), solo pilots must get permission from the District Tourism Development Officer.
  • Himachal Pradesh requires a licence recognised by BHPA, USHGA, FAI or APPI, and flying only at sites notified by the state.

A short summary, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the current requirements with Aero Club of India (FAI member for India) before you fly. Summary checked 13 Oct 2026.

Aero Club of India (FAI member for India): current rules for visiting pilots (opens in a new tab)

Checked 13 Oct 2026. Sources: source 1 (opens in a new tab) · source 2 (opens in a new tab) · source 3 (opens in a new tab)

Help on the ground

Businesses whose own websites say they help visiting pilots. It's worth contacting them before you go. These lists are indicative, not complete. We add more as we find them, so there are likely others not listed here.

On offer here: Site briefings (2) · Guiding (3) · Lifts and shuttles (1) · Accommodation (4) · Courses (2)

Flying tours here

Organised trips for qualified pilots, as each operator describes them. These lists are indicative, not complete. We add more as we find them, so there are likely others not listed here.

Sites and contacts

Information only. Forecast direction is compared with each site's published wind range; speeds are shown but not judged. Always check the official site guide, the administering club and conditions on the day. You are responsible for your decision to fly.