Parasailing is a sport for outdoor adventure sport lovers, involving a parachute and a boat. The person practicing parasailing is attached to a parachute and then tied to a motorboat, which drives off, getting, and keeping, the person off the ground. Parasailing is considered by many a hobby rather than a sport, since the person on the parachute has no control over movement and speed and therefore becomes simply a passenger. Some countries perform parasailing without a boat, by attaching the person to a land vehicle. This is, however, considered more dangerous, and only recommended to those who have some practice in parasailing beforehand.

Parasailing can be practiced by anybody, as it does not require any specific skill except the ability to swim.

Parasailing in Kerala

Kerala, God's own country and also known as the land of water bodies as it is bordered by the Arabian Sea at one side and has an intricate mesh of lazuline backwaters, lakes and 44 rivers with their extensive tributaries and distributaries. Thus availability of such a large number of bodies of water make Kerala a fine destination for water sports and thrilling activities like Catamaran Sailing, Kayaking, Snorkelling, Wind Surfing, Canoeing and obviously Para Sailing.

Such adventurous activities are arranged by numerous Beach Resorts and Sports club. Every beach offers different type of activities owing to the depth of the water and other favourable resources.

Parasailing has gained great popularity among the youngsters. It is a perfect sport for those who are brimming with enthusiasm and zest for life, for those who are not afraid of heights and who are the lovers of risks. Best time-Parasailing can be done anytime except for monsoons.

The Varkala Beach which is located about 51 km from Thiruvananthapuram, offers scuba diving, parasailing, deep sea fishing and windsurfing .The Alappuzha Beach also offers water sports activities. There are three kinds of parasailing- Platform Parasailing, Beach Parasailing and Winch boat Parasailing.

The best season to enjoy parasailing in Kerala would be October to March. The skies are clear and cloudless, as the rain clouds have poured already. The temperature and flow of wind is really ideal to enjoy the ride and one can enjoy the pleasure of viewing the clear sky and the beauty of water below while parasailing.

In Kerala there’s nothing quite like being winched out into the sky with the parasail billowing out behind you. You’ll rise one hundred metres into the air, and then the ride is up to you. Sit back and enjoy the feeling of being suspended in the air with nothing between you and the open environment, or ask for a wild ride where you’re unceremoniously dunked into the water before being hoisted back into the sky.

If you're after a real thrill that will turn you into a human kite for a while, then parasling in Kerala is for you. You also don't need any sort of skill. Experienced operators will make sure you are strapped into your harness good and proper, and then all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride of a lifetime.