Paragliding Exploration
in the Tien Shan Mountains
High altitude thermalling, XC flying and
exploration are the main ingredients of this paragliding adventure trip to the
Celestial Mountains of Central Asia.
If you have a yearning to explore some of the
lesser known regions of the world with your paraglider, this could be the trip
for you. The Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan in
Central Asia offer an opportunity to explore new flying areas, thermal and fly
XC in places that are very definitely "off the beaten track". This trip is
aimed at paraglider pilots with CP plus 20 hours minimum experience, with a
taste for adventure, who are wanting a lot more than their local flying site
can give them.
This trip will be fully supported by 4x4
vehicles, kitchen/camp staff, interpreter, local guide and the trip will
be led by a BHPA Instructor (CFI) who has visited the area previously. We will
travel to the flying areas by 4x4 and where possible will use those vehicles to
access take off sites. It will be necessary to walk or ride on horseback to
those points not reachable by 4x4 vehicles. The Tien Shan offer paraglider
pilots all the excitement and challenge of high rugged mountain flying, whilst
being largely based in green grassy pasture areas that offer excellent camping.
Cloudbases in this area are typically 6000m to 7500m giving Himalayan style
high altitude flying and daytime temperatures on the ground similar to those
found in Alpine areas in Europe. We would expect to fly each day apart from
travelling days and to thermal or fly X-Country as the conditions allow. All
necessary permits and visa invitations will be provided by our agents in
Kyrgyzstan, as will the on the ground support arrangements. We shall be camping
for most of the time whilst away from towns and hope to have the opportunity of
staying in native yurts (a dome shaped shelter favoured by the nomadic Kyrgyz
horseman) for part of the time.
Cost
£975.00 Other currencies
Price excludes international travel to and from
Bishkek
Dates 9 - 23 August 2008
Cost
includes
Airport Transfers
Accommodation - Hotels in
Bishkek and tents or other local accommodation as available
Travel - All
local travel and transportation within Kyrgyzstan
Food - All meals will be
provided
Site guiding - All help and assistance regarding sites/take off
areas, landing grounds and XC possibilities
Services - We will provide an
interpreter, kitchen staff, and a local guide to assist the group
Permits -
All permits, visa invitations and other required documentation.
Not
included
International Flights to and from
Bishkek
Visa for Kyrgyzstan - Travel Insurance
Personal
expenditure
