Paragliding Instructors Alibaug
The People Who Will Teach You to Fly
Khushroo & Naasha Pithawalla — FAI / IPPI and ACI certified paragliding instructors, Alibaug, Maharashtra
Two certified instructors. One shared obsession with the sky. A school built to create confident, independent paragliding pilots from first flight onwards.
ACI certified
Coastal and mountain flying
P1-P5 training
Based in Alibaug 1 hour from Mumbai
Khushroo & Naasha Pithawalla
The Bawas Behind the School
Naasha and Khushroo Pithawalla are the co-founders of ParaglidingBawas. Both are IPPI-certified paragliding instructors with experience ranging from coastal ridge soaring in Maharashtra to mountain flying in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh.
Khushroo and Naasha Pithawalla, co-founders of Paragliding Bawas, talk about why you should join them.
Our Philosophy
We Don't Just Teach Paragliding.
We Build Pilots.
Based in Alibaug, Maharashtra — one hour from Mumbai
At ParaglidingBawas, our goal has never been to fill seats on a tandem flight. From day one, we set out to create genuinely independent flyers — pilots confident enough to launch, soar, and land on their own, anywhere in India or beyond.
That's why we cover everything: ground-handling discipline, meteorology and weather reading, thermal understanding, equipment inspection, coastal and ridge soaring, and emergency protocols. Every student leaves with a complete skill set, not just a rating card.Our deepest ambition? To one day free-fly alongside the students we trained, riding the ridges of the world together.
1 Student for life program
2 ACI certified Instructors
3 flying holiday destinations
Co-founder, IPPI/ ACI instructor
Khushroo Pithawalla
Khushroo's flying career spans coastal ridges, mountain thermals, and cross-country routes across India. His deep technical knowledge of wing aerodynamics, and advanced flying techniques makes him an invaluable guide for students pushing into P3, P4, and P5 territory. He runs the school's equipment maintenance workshops and has an encyclopedic understanding of paraglider gear.
Thermal flying
Cross country
Advanced piloting
Mountain flying
P4/P5 Examination
Flying since 1997
ACI Certified instructor
PWC Organization team
Co-founder, IPPI/ ACI instructor
Naasha Pithawalla
Naasha brings a warm, methodical coaching style that has guided countless first-time flyers through the uncertainty of their initial launches. A passionate advocate for safety culture, and equipment maintenance. she ensures every student at Paragliding Bawas understands not just how to fly, but how to make smart decisions in the air. She specializes in ground-handling, weather reading, and building the mental confidence every new pilot needs, drawing on her Master's in Sports Psychology.
Ground handling
Equipment maintenance
Weather forecasting
Coastal soaring
Student pilot training
Safety culture
With us
SAFETY FIRST
Every course follows a rigorous, internationally benchmarked SOP. We never cut corners on safety checks, weather decisions, or equipment standards.
STUDENT FOR LIFE PROGRAM
Once you train with us, you're part of our community permanently. Former students are always welcome back for refreshers, coaching, and fly-outs.
WE MEASURE SUCCESS BY COUNTING THE NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT PILOTS
We measure success by your ability to fly solo and make great decisions- not by how many students pass through the school each session.
WE ARE RECOGNISED BY NOT JUST 1 BUT MULTIPLE ASSOCIATIONS
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3 steps from enquiry to start of your paragliding journey
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FAQs About our team
Who are the Instructors a Paragliding Bawas?
Paragliding Bawas is founded and run by Naasha Pithawalla and Khushroo Pithawalla, both ACI (Aeroclub of India) certified paragliding instructors. We also hold HPAC instructor certifications (Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada). They bring combined experience in coastal soaring, mountain flying, cross-country navigation, and equipment maintenance.
Are Paragliding Bawas instructors internationally certified?
Yes, both Naasha and Khushroo are certified By ACI / IPPI / HPAC which is one of the most respected international standards for paragliding instruction. You can verify their certification directly on the HPAC website and have a look at their IPPI/ACI instructor cards.
HPAC website
IPPI instructor cards
Where is Paragliding Bawas located?
The school is based in Alibaug, Maharashtra, Just a ferry ride away from south Mumbai.
It's one of the few paragliding schools in India offering training and certification right from P1(first solo) to P5 (advanced Pilot). The school also runs flying holidays to Bir Billing (Himachal Pradesh), Panchagni, Nasik and Goa.
What courses do Naasha and Khushroo teach?
Together they cover the full certification pathway: P1 Introductory (2 days), P2 Student Pilot, P3 Novice Pilot, Thermal & Cross-Country, Coastal Flying, Advanced P4/P5
Examination, and personalized 1-on-1 training. They also run equipment maintenance workshops and a kiting course.
Can i contact the instructor's directly?
Absolutely. You can reach Naasha by email at naasha@paraglidingbawas.com or via WhatsApp on +91 98209 11994, And you can reach Khushroo via via WhatsApp +91 9821638894. The team is very responsive and happy to advise on the right course for your level and goals.