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Taj Mahal at First Light
Lift off as the sky turns orange and drift over villages, mustard fields and the Aravalli hills while Jaipur is still waking up.
View Experience ›Few views of Rajasthan match the one from a balloon basket at dawn. You lift off from a field outside Jaipur as the sky turns from grey to orange, and within minutes the villages, mustard fields and Aravalli ridges spread out beneath you. On clear mornings the hill forts above Amber catch the first light.
The flight goes where the wind takes it, so no two routes are the same. Your pilot reads the air and chooses a landing field, often close to a village, where children run out to watch the balloon come down. A ground crew follows by road and drives you back.
How the morning works
- Your driver collects you from the hotel before sunrise.
- At the launch site you have tea and a safety briefing while the crew fills the balloon with hot air.
- You climb into the basket and lift off as the sun rises.
- After landing, the crew packs the balloon away and returns you to the launch site, and your driver takes you back in time for breakfast.
Who it suits
Photographers, couples and anyone who wants to see Jaipur's countryside at its quietest. It pairs well with a sunrise at Amber Fort on another morning, giving you the hills from above and the palace from within.
Ballooning over Pushkar
The same experience is possible over Pushkar, where the balloon drifts above the lake town, its temples and the edge of the desert. Tell us which city fits your route and we will arrange it there.
Highlights
✓ Sunrise over the Aravalli hills
✓ Villages and fields seen from above
✓ Landing near a Rajasthani village
✓ Back at your hotel for breakfast
✓ Also available over Pushkar
Included
✓Hotel pickup and return in your tour vehicle
✓Safety briefing from the balloon operator
✓The flight with a trained pilot and ground crew
✓Our help placing it on the right morning of your trip
Not included
✕Breakfast, unless we arrange it for you
✕Tips for the ground crew
✕Travel insurance
Good to Know
Weather
Balloons fly only in calm, clear conditions. A flight can be cancelled on the morning for safety, and we then try to move you to another day.
Early start
Pickup is before sunrise. Plan an easy afternoon or a late lunch after the flight.
What to wear
Layers and closed shoes. Winter mornings in Rajasthan are cold until the sun is up.
Limits
The operator sets age, height, weight and health limits. Tell us about your group when you enquire.
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