Carnival Timings 3pm – 9:30pm
(*Balloons Display / Tethering are based on weather conditions)

10th edition of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival Schedule

Chennai – 10-12 Jan 2025
Carnival Entry opens 3pm onwards (Shopping Festival + Food Court + Kids Games)
Balloon Display and Show only after 5:30pm onwards depend on weather conditions
Hot Air Balloon Tethering 5:30pm – 6:30pm
(Hot Air Balloons cannot be Flown in Rain / High Wind Speed / Bad Weather)
Special Shape Balloon Show 6:30pm onwards
MUSIC from 6:30pm onwards – 10:00pm

Pollachi – 14-16 Jan 2024
Carnival Entry opens 3pm onwards (Shopping Festival + Food Court + Kids Games)
Balloon Display and Show only after 4:30pm onwards depend on weather conditions
Music Starts at 6pm onwards .
Hot Air Balloon TAKE OFF MORING FLIGHTS 6:30 AM & Evening 4:00 PM onwards
Hot Air Balloons cannot be Flown in Rain / High Wind Speed / Bad Weather .

Madurai – 18-19 Jan 2024
Carnival Entry opens 3pm onwards (Shopping Festival + Food Court + Kids Games)
Balloon Display and Show only after 4:30pm onwards depend on weather conditions
Music Starts at 6pm onwards .
Hot Air Balloon Tethering 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Special Shape Balloon Show for Kids 6:30pm – 7:30pm
MUSIC from 6:30pm onwards – 10:00pm

Hot Air Balloon TAKE OFF MORING FLIGHTS 6:30 AM & Evening 4:30 PM onwards
Hot Air Balloons cannot be Flown in Rain / High Wind Speed / Bad Weather .

10th Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival 2025

10th Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival 2025 Participating Nation:

Hot air balloons from several countries, including the Austria, Brazil, Belgium, United Kingdom, France,  Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, are set to fly in Tamil Nadu during 10th Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival 2025 .

10th Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival 2025 Date and Venue:

You can see the beautiful balloons in the sky of

10th edition of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival (TNIBF) at Chennai from January 10-12

Venue: RIGHT KONGU CITY
Pollachi Main Rd, Achipatti, Tamil Nadu 642002
Carnival Timing : 3pm onwards  -9:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Tethering/ Show : 5:30*pm onwards
Night Glow Balloon Show : 6:30*pm onwards
( All Balloon activities – Weather permitting )

10th edition of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival (TNIBF) at Pollachi from January 14-16

Venue: RIGHT KONGU CITY
Pollachi Main Rd, Achipatti, Tamil Nadu 642002

All Balloon Spectacular Take Off
6:00am Onwards
Carnival Timing : 3pm -10:00pm
Hot Air Balloon Tethering/ Show : 5:30*pm onwards
Night Glow Balloon Show : 6:30*pm onwards
( All Balloon activities – Weather permitting )

10th edition of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival (TNIBF) at Madurai from January 18-19

Venue: Kalaingar Centenary Jallikattu Arena
Carnival Timing : 4pm onwards -9:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Tethering/ Show : 5:30*pm onwards
Night Glow Balloon Show : 6:30*pm onwards
( All Balloon activities – Weather permitting )

10th edition of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival (TNIBF) Entry Fee

• Entry for Kids – FREE (up-to 12years old)
  Adult Entry pass Online Rs.200 /-

Note: Tickets include access to the Food Zone, Games Zone, Music Performances, and the Balloon Show but if you want to eat something you need to pay for it. Please carry a valid ID proof for verification. Meanwhile, You are not allowed to bring prohibited items like weapons, knives, fireworks, helmets, laser devices, bottles, and musical instruments.

Hot Air Balloon is an exciting adventure activity where you can fly on balloon over the sky. In Nepal, Hot Air Balloon has been introduced in Pokhara on 17th November 2018.  Recently, Hot Air Balloon festival was organised by the company that is operating Hot Air Balloon ride in Pokhara. The nine-day event Hot Air Balloon festival was organised from December 24, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Participants from 30 countries have gathered for the First International Balloon Festival in Nepal, featuring over 20 international pilots and more than two dozen balloon companies.

Even if the festival is offer, you can still ride on Hot Air Balloon in Pokhara. Hot Air ballooning has become one of the popular activities among tourists within a short time in Pokhara, Nepal. You can fly over the lake with views of the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.  Right now, You can only do Hot Air Balloon ride in Pokhara only. Previously it was started commercially in Kathmandu valley. But due to various reasons, it stopped in Kathmandu.

Book Hot Air Balloon Ride In Pokhara, Nepal

If you want to do a hot air balloon ride in pokhara then you need to go through the official operator of the only hot air balloon in Nepal to avoid unnecessary hurdles and the broker commission. Balloon Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is the first ever commercial hot air balloon flight that started in Nepal in 2018 officially and has been running its service since.  Balloon Nepal Pvt Ltd is selling different Hot Air Ballooning Packages in Pokhara.   The price of a Hot Air Balloon varies according to the time and people flying. Whether you’re a first-time adventurer or a seasoned traveler, this hot-air balloon ride is an experience not to be missed.

Hot Air Balloon Ride Packages In Pokhara, Nepal

1. Hot Air Balloon Safari Package

A tranquil and magnificent journey above Pokhara, the “Balloon Safari Package” offers you breathtaking views that reflect Nepal’s natural beauty. The Himalayan ranges are visible to you as you ascend elegantly into the sky. On the northern horizon, soak in the majestic views of Fishtail, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri. On the eastern sky, you are blessed with a magnificent dawn that illuminates the stunning landscape of Pokhara and the surrounding hills.

3. Hot Air Balloon Promotion Package:

This package in intended for those people who is planning to launch a product, promoting a campaign, or hosting a corporate event.

What is included in Hot Air Balloon Promotion Package?

1. A hot air balloon certificate to commemorate your unforgettable experience.
2. Convenient and comfortable round-trip transfers.
3. 30-40 minutes of flight, giving you ample time to soak in the stunning scenery.
4. Welcome drinks, so you can toast a journey of a lifetime.
5. Insurance coverage up to $20,000, ensuring your safety and peace of mind throughout your journey.

4. Hot Air Balloon Family Package:

This package has been designed for the Family or the group. This special package is designed to make the family experience even more enjoyable and affordable so that all the members can enjoy this beautiful journey together. You can also get the exclusive discounts on group bookings, making it easier to treat your loved ones to this magical journey.

What is included in Hot Air Balloon Family Package?

1. A hot air balloon certificate to commemorate your unforgettable experience.
2. Convenient and comfortable round-trip transfers.
3. 30-40 minutes of flight, giving you ample time to soak in the stunning scenery.
4. Welcome drinks, so you can toast a journey of a lifetime.

HOT AIR BALLOON PRICE IN POKHARA:

Note:

– SARRC Citizens are people from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, & Afghanistan.
– Foreigner means people from except SARRC citizens.
– Passport copies should be compulsory for foreigners/copies of citizenship or national id mandatory for Indian and Nepali citizens.
– Kids below 2 years are not allowed for Hot air ballooning.

Price Excluded:
• Food & Beverage

Other things to do in Pokhara:

1. Ultra-Light Flight from Pokhara
2. Paragliding in Pokhara
3. Zip Flyer/Zipline in Pokhara
4. Bungee Jump in Pokhara
5. Kushma Bungee Jump

How to go to Pokhara for Hot Air Balloon?

There are multiple ways to reach Pokhara. If you are in Kathmandu then you can go to Pokhara by flight or road transport.

By airplane, it is 30 minutes flight and if you want to travel by road then Kathmandu to Pokhara is 210 km distance via road. By tourist bus, it takes 7 hours. By car, it takes 6 hours.

Araku Balloon Festival is one of the popular Indian balloon festival.

Andhra Pradesh Tourism organised the Araku Balloon Festival in association with Sky Waltz and E Factor.  Recently, The Indian Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) conducted a successful trial run of the hot air balloon at the Padmapuram Horticulture Botanical Garden. Trial run for the hot air balloon ride was conducted on October 12, 2024. The Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Paderu, is working on plan to introduce the tethered hot air balloon ride for tourists near Padmapuram Gardens after Diwali in 2025. ITDA Project Officer V. Abhishek said that tourists will be taken up to an altitude of around 200 feet. If weather permits, it can go upto 300 feet, he said.

Situated at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level, Araku is one of the most beautiful place in Andhra Pradesh.  According to ITDA Project Officer V Abhishek, tourists will be taken up to an altitude of around 200 feet swing. If weather permits, it can go up to 300 feet. The rides will be open from 6 AM to 11 AM, 4 PM to 10 PM. The ITDA will charge Rs 1500 per person.

The idea of Hot air balloon rides began during the inaugural edition of the Araku Balloon Festival which was the first event of its kind with 13 countries participating in 2017. Previously it was organized for two years.

• The Second Edition in 2019 (18th January – 20th January 2019)
• The First Edition in 2017 (14th November – 16th November 2017)

The second edition of the Araku Balloon Festival was conducted in January 2021 with around 20 hot air balloons from 15 countries including India, the United States of America, Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Spain, Malaysia, the Netherland, Germany, Brazil, Japan, and Slovakia.

Araku Balloon Festival 2025 Date

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