Flying is not a sport.
It's a way of life.
Since 2018, we've been guiding curious souls and seasoned adventurers into the sky all over the world
We take basic paragliding courses at Kankeshwar, Mapgaon, Alibaug, Maharashtra.
We are creating India's most welcoming paragliding community, just a ferry ride away from Mumbai.
8+
years of teaching in India
Solo flights possible from day 2 of traning
Full progression from beginner to advanced pilot
Our story
A father, his daughter, and the sky they share.
Two generations of instructors, both relentlessly passionate - to make paragliding accessible, safe, and unforgettable for everyone.
Paragliding Bawas began with Khushroo Pithawalla , Who took to the skies in 1997 and has been flying passionately ever since. He began teaching in 1999 alongside Sidney in Virar, Mumbai, inspiring countless individuals to discover the freedom and adventure of paragliding.
Amongst those was his daughter, Naasha, who not only embraced the sport but went on to become a certified instructor herself. Together they co-founded Paragliding Bawas at Kankeshwar, Alibaug - just south of Mumbai - Turning a family passion into India's most student-centered Paragliding school.
Today, the school collaborates with experienced instructors from India and Abroad, giving students a diverse, global perspective and access to as many unique flying sites as possible. With Paragliding Bawas, you don't just learn to fly- You join a legacy built on passion, trust, and the thrill of open skies
Lead instructor and co-founder. Flying since 1997
Holds a master's degree in Human resource Development. Former corporate trainer for Godrej, Times of India, Tata, Shell and many more - bringing world class instructional design to paragliding education.
Instructor and co-founder. sports psychologist
Master's in sports psychology. Has been a paragliding Instructor since 2022 and trained in California and Canada to refine her instructing skills and gain more diverse knowledge. Her expertise in Performance Psychology gives Paragliding Bawas an unmatched edge in accelerating student progress.
Teaching ideology
Together, we have developed our courses around refined teaching methods, a deep understanding of paragliding as a sport, and the crucial role the human mind plays in adventure sports.
We believe that anyone with the desire to learn can take up paragliding with the right guidance. By adapting our teaching approach to each student's individual learning style, we create an environment where progress is both effective and enjoyable.
WHY PARAGLIDING BAWAS
What makes us different?
Internationally certified
All our instructors are internationally certified. Whether you train with us in India or join one of our trips and clinics abroad, we work exclusively with highly qualified and internationally recognized instructors.
Student for life
Once a Paragliding Bawas student, always a Paragliding Bawas student. Our Students-for-life program means your instruction is free for as long as you fly with us - the only program of its kind in India.
Full day, unlimited training
We dedicate the entire day to your learning. No hour-by hour billing/ sessions. We train until your concepts are clear and your skills match your ambitions- because progress doesn't work on a schedule.
Your pace, your progress
Every student has a unique learning curve. We honor that. Theory and practical sessions continue until you have the knowledge and skills to keep yourself safe-not when the clock runs out.
Global instructor network
We collaborate with experienced paragliding instructors from India and abroad, bringing diverse site knowledge, flying styles and global best practices directly to your training.
Multilingual Instructions
Courses are available in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. For International students concerned about communication, English is our primary (first) language and we are fully equipped to communicate clearly throughout your training.
Unique to us
Things you will find nowhere else in India
Solo Flight on day 2
Refresher training for certified pilots
Sports Psychology based coaching
Skills assessment at every level
Our mission
' To transform you into a confident, free-flying pilot.
Equipped with the skills to climb high, glide far, and embrace the skies.
From your first step on the hill to long cross- country flights, we are with you at every stage of your paragliding journey.
Safety standards
Safety is the foundation of everything we do.
We follow strict, internationally aligned safety protocols at each stage of training and flight operations.