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Weather conditions, paragliding tragedy leads to ban on adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh from 15 July, here's how to verify professional operators
Updated On: 15 July, 2025 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to an official notification, the Tourism Department will take strict action in the event of any violations. Each year, adventure tourism is suspended during the rainy season to ensure the safety of tourists
Operators found violating the ban risk cancellation of their licences and confiscation of equipment used in the activities. Representational Pic/File/iStock
The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a two-month ban on adventure activities across the state from July 15 to 15 September, citing weather conditions due to the monsoon season, officials announced on Monday, reported the PTI.
The announcement follows a tragic paragliding accident on Sunday in Kangra district, where a tourist from Gujarat lost his life.
The tourist had taken off from the Indru Nag Paragliding Site near Dharamshala on a tandem flight with pilot who is currently undergoing treatment, according to the PTI.
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