Paragliders range in cost but start at about Rs. 15000/-. If purchasing a paraglider make sure it bears certifications of quality, which the dealer should explain. Recommended additional equipment consists of a variometer or altimeter, which tells you how fast you are rising or falling, and a 2-way radio. For those who love the quiet peace of soaring bird-like through the inviting sky, the investment is worth every penny. Courses in ^paragliding are essential for anyone taking up the sport. Basic techniques and a solo flight are achieved in a 2-day introductory course. Afterwards, if you want to continue with the sport, it's recommended you get certified through more advanced training.

Paragliding and hang gliding are similar, but they do have a few key differences. A hang glider is heavier and must be transported on a roof rack. A hang glider also suspends the pilot in a prone position, rather than sitting, and hang gliders fly slightly faster and can fly higher than paragliders, up to 17,500 feet (5,334m). Parasailing and parachuting are very different from paragliding or hang gliding. A parasail does not soar freely on the wind, but is pulled behind a motorized boat, while a parachutist jumps from a plane to free-fall to the ground, as do Para jumpers who jump from fixed objects like bridges, mountains or buildings.