Book Hot Air Balloon Ride https://bookhotairballoon.com Exclusive Hot Air Ballon Tour Guide Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:43:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 230655089 Upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festivals In United States In 2025 https://bookhotairballoon.com/hot-air-balloon-festivals-in-united-states-in-2025/ https://bookhotairballoon.com/hot-air-balloon-festivals-in-united-states-in-2025/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:43:39 +0000 https://bookhotairballoon.com/?p=807 Upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festivals In United States In 2025

There are plenty of Hot Air Balloon Festivals going to be organized in United States in 2025. Let’s have a look into the list of upcoming hot air balloon festivals in United States in 2025.

Upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festivals In United States In 2025

1. Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally

. The Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is an annual hot air ballooning event held in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

  • Location: La Cruces NM 88001,United States
  • Date: From 17 January 2025 to 19 January 2025

January 17 – KickOff Glow 7pm -9pm at the Downtown Plaza (100 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001).  The RC (radio controlled) balloons gather and glow in the Downtown plaza to give spectators a taste of the sights and sounds of the upcoming weekend.

January 18 – Morning Ascension – Sunrise (around 7am)  at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007). The Full Size Balloons inflate, launch and fly in the morning from the southwest lot (the dirt lot )of the Field of Dreams .   The RC balloons put on their show in the west parking lot  of Field of Dreams

January 18 – Evening Glow – Sunset (around 5:30pm)   at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007).  All full-size and RC balloons show off their colors in the night.  Come revel in the magic!

January 19 – Morning Ascension – Sunrise (around 7am)   at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007).  Once again, the Full Size Balloons take to the skies from the dirt lot.  The RC balloons will strut their stuff in west parking lot.

2. Arizona Balloon Classic

  • Location: Goodyear Ballpark 1933 S Ballpark Way, AZ,  United States
  • Date: From 24 January 2025 to 26 January 2025
  • Organizer: Arizona Events Group, LLC

3. DOG BOWL AND BALLOONS OVER BAVARIAN INN

  • Location: Frankenmuth, MI, United States
  • Date: From 23 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
  • Organizer: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn – Jim Engel, COO

4. Chester County Balloon Festival

  • Location: Willowdale Steeplechase, United States
  • Date: From 13 June 2025 to 15 June 2025

5. Huff ‘n Puff Hot Air Balloon Rally

6. The Great Reno Balloon Race

7. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

8. Eloy Glow

From 08 November 2025 to 08 November 2025, in Eloy AZ, United States

9. Carolina Balloon Fest

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10th Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival 2025 https://bookhotairballoon.com/10th-tamil-nadu-international-balloon-festival-2025/ https://bookhotairballoon.com/10th-tamil-nadu-international-balloon-festival-2025/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:15:06 +0000 https://bookhotairballoon.com/?p=794 The 10th edition of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival (TNIBF), organised by Tamil Nadu Tourism in collaboration with Global Media Box is going to start from  10 January 2025 to 19 January 2025. During this 10 days festival, Hot Air Balloons from from 8+ Countries, all beautiful and unique Shapes and colors is going to participate in this festival.

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.

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Upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festivals In 2025 https://bookhotairballoon.com/hot-air-balloon-festivals/ https://bookhotairballoon.com/hot-air-balloon-festivals/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:58:30 +0000 https://bookhotairballoon.com/?p=781 Hot Air Balloon Festivals In 2025

Hot air balloon festivals are held annually in the different part of the World. In this post, we will show you the upcoming Hot Air Balloon festivals in 2025.

Before jumping into the list of upcoming hot air balloon festivals around the world, let’s have a look into the list of Hot Air Balloon festivals in world. Some of them are regularly organized while some of them are not.

List Of Hot Air Balloon Festivals In The World

Hot Air Balloon Festival Name City ( Location) Country Year
started
When It Is Being Held?
Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival Queensbury, New York United States 1973 Mid to late September
Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic Decatur, Alabama United States 1977
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque, New Mexico United States 1972 First full week in October including both adjacent weekends
All Ohio Balloon Festival Marysville, Ohio United States 1975 Second or third weekend of August
Araku Balloon Festival Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh India 2017
Arizona’s SalsaFest Balloon Festival Safford, Arizona United States 2008
Ashland Ballonfest Ashland, Ohio United States 1990
Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Sussex, New Brunswick Canada 1985
Balaton Crossing International Hot Air Balloon Competition and Fiesta Siófok Hungary 2004 May
Ballonfiësta Barneveld Barneveld Netherlands 1983
Ballonhappening Waregem Waregem Belgium 1999
Balloons, Bikes, Blues and Barbeque Parsons, Kansas United States 2009-2016 Third Weekend in October
Balloons over Waikato Hamilton, North Island New Zealand 1999
Balloons over Wairarapa Wairarapa, North Island New Zealand 1999
Blossom Time Balloon Festival Chagrin Falls, Ohio United States 1988
Bluegrass Balloon Festival Louisville, Kentucky United States 1999
Bluff Balloon Festival Bluff, Utah United States 1998
Breda Balloon Fiësta Breda Netherlands 1986
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Bristol United Kingdom 1979
Canberra Balloon Spectacular Canberra Australia 1987
Cedar City Sky Festival Cedar City, Utah United States 2005 3rd weekend in September
BalloonFest Centralia, Illinois United States 1990 3rd weekend in August
Colorado Balloon Classic Colorado Springs, Colorado United States 1977 Labor Day weekend in September
Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival Yuma, Arizona United States 1990
Creston Hot Air Balloon Days Creston, Iowa United States 1978 3rd weekend in September
Delta Air Balloon Festival Greenville, Mississippi United States
Dolomiti Balloonfestival Toblach Italy 2003
European Balloon Festival Igualada, Catalonia Spain 1997 First fortnight of July
European Hot Air Balloon Championships Varies Europe 1992
Exclusive Cup Berkeley United Kingdom 2008
Eyes to the Skies Festival Lisle, Illinois United States 1981- 2008
Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival Salina, Utah United States 2007 Third weekend in June
Ferrara Balloons Festival Ferrara Italy 2005
Festival Internacional de Balonismo de Torres Rio Grande do Sul Brazil 1989 Late April
Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival Battle Creek, Michigan United States 1980
Freedom Weekend Aloft Simpsonville, South Carolina United States 1982
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival Gatineau, Quebec Canada 1988 Labor Day Weekend
Gordon Bennett Cup gas balloon race Varies Varies 1906 Hosted by country of the race winner two years prior.
Great Falls Balloon Festival Lewiston / Auburn, Maine United States 1992
Great Forest Park Balloon Race Saint Louis, Missouri United States 1973
Great Midwest Balloon Fest Kansas United States 2010-2015 Held in Kansas City, Missouri in 2016 as Rhythm ‘n Balloons before shutting down. No flights occurred.
Great Northern Balloon Festival & Air Show Greenville, New York United States 1998-2003
Great Pershing Balloon Derby Brookfield, Missouri United States 1977
Great Reno Balloon Race Reno, Nevada United States 1981
Great Texas Balloon Race Longview, Texas United States 1977
Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Wellsville, New York United States 1975
Guanajuato International Air Balloon Festival León, Guanajuato Mexico 2002 In November, the weekend of the Mexican revolution holiday. It is also the Buen Fin.
Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair Lake Havasu City, Arizona United States 2011 The third weekend in January
Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race Helen, Georgia United States 1974
High Hopes Hot Air Balloon Festival Milford, New Hampshire United States 1986-2006
Hokkaido Balloon Festival Kamishihoro, Hokkaido Japan 1973
Hot Air Jubilee Jackson, Michigan United States 1984
Huff ‘n’ Puff Topeka, Kansas United States 1976 Second weekend of September
International Hot-Air Balloon Festival in Château-d’Oex Château-d’Œx Switzerland 1979
International Hot-Air Balloon Festival in Gilboa Well of Harod Israel 2009 August
International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec Canada 1984
International Balloon Grand Prix Todi Todi, Umbria Italy 1988
Irish National Hot Air Ballooning Championship Varies Ireland 1971 Referred to as ‘The Irish Meet’ the Irish Championship is the longest running ballooning event in the world.
Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival Fishers, Indiana United States 2021 Early September.
Kinsmen Cornwall Lift Off Cornwall, Ontario Canada 1994-2014
Kiwanis Balloonfest Valparaiso, Indiana United States 1991
Lakeside of the Smokies Balloonfest White Pine, Tennessee United States 2019
London International Hot Air Balloon Festival London, Ontario Canada 1983-2007
Longleat Icons Of The Sky Warminster United Kingdom 2024
Grand Est Mondial Air Balloon Chambley-Bussières Air Base, Lorraine France 1989-2023 End of July. Once every 2 years.
Macomb Balloon Rally Macomb, Illinois United States 1987 Second Weekend of September
Mansfield Balloon Festival Mansfield, Victoria Australia 1995
Meetjeslandse Balloonmeeting Eeklo Belgium 1986
Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival Shirley, New York United States 2007-2008
Michigan Challenge Balloonfest Howell, Michigan United States 1985
Mid-Hudson Valley Balloon Festival Poughkeepsie, New York United States 1992
Midlands Air Festival Alcester United Kingdom 2018
Midwest SkyFest Kentland, Indiana United States 2010 July
Montpelier Bean Days Balloon Festival Montpelier, Ohio United States 2014 July
National Balloon Classic Indianola, Iowa United States 1969 First week of August
National Balloon Rally (Carolina BalloonFest) Statesville, North Carolina United States 1974 Third weekend in October
New York State Festival of Balloons Dansville, New York United States 1981
Northampton Balloon Festival Northampton United Kingdom 1990
Northwest Art and Air Festival Albany, Oregon United States 2000
Northwest Connecticut Balloon Festival Connecticut United States 1995-2004
Northwest Georgia Hot-Air Balloon Festival Summerville, Georgia United States 2008
Piscataquis Heritage Hot Air Balloon Festival Dover-Foxcroft, Maine United States 2013
Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival Ojiya, Niigata Japan 1977 February
Pellissippi State Hot Air Balloon Festival Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, Tennessee United States 2004-2010
Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta George Town, Penang Malaysia 2015 February
Pennington Balloon Championship Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States 1980s
Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta Angeles City Philippines 1994 2nd week of February
Plano Balloon Festival Plano, Texas United States 1980
Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Putrajaya Malaysia 2009
Qatar Balloon Festival Doha Qatar 2019
Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning Readington Township, New Jersey United States 1983 Third week of July
Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival Quechee, Vermont United States 1979 Father’s Day Weekend
Raduno Internazionale dell’Epifania Mondovì Italy 1988 First week of January
Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Ravenna, Ohio United States 1979
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas United States 1993
Saga International Balloon Fiesta Saga, Saga Japan 1980
Sandy City Balloon Festival Sandy, Utah United States 2006 First weekend in August
Sandy Valley Balloon Festival Sandy Valley, Nevada United States 1999
Saxonia International Balloon Fiesta Leipzig Germany 1995-2015
Sierra Vista Festival of Color Sierra Vista, Arizona United States 1989
Singha Park Chiangrai Balloon Fiesta Chiangrai Thailand 2019 November
Singha Park ChiangRai International Balloon Fiesta Chiangrai Thailand 2019 Valentine in February
Sky Safari Longleat, Wiltshire United Kingdom 2016
Strathaven Balloon Festival Strathaven, South Lanarkshire United Kingdom 1999
Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally Binghamton, New York United States 1985
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic Boise, Idaho United States 1991
St. Patty’s Day Balloon Rallye Los Lunas, New Mexico United States 1984
Suncook Valley Balloon Rally Pittsfield, New Hampshire United States 1981 First weekend in August
Sunflower Balloon Fest Anthony, Kansas United States 1998 Mother’s Day Weekend (2nd Weekend in May)
Sweetheart Balloon Rally Loveland, Colorado United States 2007 Last weekend in August
Taiwan Balloon Festival Taitung Taiwan 2011 Summer
Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival Pollachi, Tamil Nadu India 2015 Jan 13-16 Pongal Holidays
Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival Temecula, California United States 1984
Thailand International Balloon Festival Ayutthaya Thailand 2007
Tigard Festival of Balloons Tigard, Oregon United States 1984 June
The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race Natchez, Mississippi United States 1986
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally Prosser, Washington United States 1990
Thunderbird Balloon Classic Glendale, Arizona United States 1975-2006
Thurston Classic Meadville, Pennsylvania United States 1988
Tiverton Balloon Festival Tiverton, Devon United Kingdom 1988
University Motors Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown, West Virginia United States 1985
U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship Varies United States 1963
Velikie Luki International Balloon Meet [ru] Velikiye Luki Russia 1996 June
Vredefeesten Sint-Niklaas Belgium 1948 First Weekend of September
Warren County Farmers’ Fair Balloon Festival New Jersey United States 2000
Warsteiner Internationale Montgolfiade Warstein Germany 1986
World Hot Air Balloon Championship Varies Varies 1973
Festival Internacional de Balões de Ar Quente (FIBAQ) Alto Alentejo Portugal 1997 first week of November
Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning Muskogee, Oklahoma United States Last weekend in August
Poteau Balloon Fest Poteau, Oklahoma United States 3rd weekend in October
Firelake Fireflight Balloon Festival Shawnee, Oklahoma United States Second weekend in August
Walla Walla Balloon Stampede Walla Walla, Washington United States 1974 Third weekend in September
  • Wintrop Balloon Stampede
Winthrop, Washington United States 1980 First weekend in March

Upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festivals In 2025

1. Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally

Full Address: La Cruces NM 88001, United States
Date: From 17 January 2025 to 19 January 2025

2. Balloon Weeks in Filzmoos

Full Address: Austria
Date: From 11 January 2025 to 25 January 2025
Organizer: Filzmoos Tourismus

3. Arizona Balloon Classic

Full Address: Goodyear Ballpark 1933 S Ballpark Way,  Goodyear, AZ,  United States
Date: From 24 January 2025 to 26 January 2025

4. Festival International de Ballons, Château-d’Œx

Château-d’Oex
Country: Switzerland
Date: From 25 January 2025 to 02 February 2025

5. Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort

Full Address: Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Circle N, Horseshoe Bay, TX
Country: United States
Date: From 18 April 2025 to 20 April 2025

6. Canowindra International Balloon Challenge

Full Address:  Canowindra
Country: Australia
Date: From 26 April 2025 to 04 May 2025

7. DOG BOWL AND BALLOONS OVER BAVARIAN INN – 2024

Full Address: Frankenmuth, MI,  United States
Date: From 23 May 2025 to 26 May 2025

8. Südsteirische Himmelfahrtstage

Full Address: FF Fresing 104,  8441 Fresing,  Austria
Date: From 29 May 2025 to 31 May 2025

9. Ballonfestival Bonn 2025

Location: Bonn, Germany
Date: From 06 June 2025 to 09 June 2025

10. Chester County Balloon Festival

Willowdale Steeplechase, Country: United States
Date: From 13 June 2025 to 15 June 2025

11. ENENVOL 2025

Location: France
Date: From 25 July 2025 to 03 August 2025

12. Italian International Balloon Grand Prix 2025

Gualdo Cattaneo (Parco Acquarossa) & Massa Martana (PG),  Italy
Date: From 25 July 2025 to 03 August 2025

13. Huff ‘n Puff Hot Air Balloon Rally

Location: Topeka, United States
Date: From 05 September 2025 to 07 September 2025

14. The Great Reno Balloon Race

City: Reno, NV
Country: United States,
Date: From 05 September 2025 to 07 September 2025

15. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Full Address: Albuquerque, United States
Date: From 04 October 2025 to 12 October 2025

16. Carolina Balloon Fest

City: Statesville, NC,  United States
Date: From 17 October 2025 to 19 October 2025

17. Eloy Glow

City: Eloy AZ
Country: United States
Date: From 08 November 2025 to 08 November 2025

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Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally 2025 https://bookhotairballoon.com/mesilla-valley-balloon-rally-2025/ https://bookhotairballoon.com/mesilla-valley-balloon-rally-2025/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:07:22 +0000 https://bookhotairballoon.com/?p=804 Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally 2025

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is another popular Hot Air Balloon festival in the world. The Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is an annual hot air ballooning event held in Las Cruces, New Mexico. If you are in New Mexico at that time then this can be one of the favorite things to watch. The radio controlled balloons gather and glow in the Downtown plaza to give spectators a taste of the sights.

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally 2025

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally Schedule

  • January 17 – KickOff Glow 7pm -9pm at the Downtown Plaza (100 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001).  The RC (radio controlled) balloons gather and glow in the Downtown plaza to give spectators a taste of the sights and sounds of the upcoming weekend.
  • January 18 – Morning Ascension – Sunrise (around 7am)  at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007). The Full Size Balloons inflate, launch and fly in the morning from the southwest lot (the dirt lot )of the Field of Dreams .   The RC balloons put on their show in the west parking lot  of Field of Dreams
  • January 18 – Evening Glow – Sunset (around 5:30pm)   at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007).  All full-size and RC balloons show off their colors in the night.  Come revel in the magic!
  • January 19 – Morning Ascension – Sunrise (around 7am)   at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007).  Once again, the Full Size Balloons take to the skies from the dirt lot.  The RC balloons will strut their stuff in west parking lot.
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Book Hot Air Balloon Ride In Pokhara, Nepal https://bookhotairballoon.com/book-hot-air-balloon-ride-in-pokhara-nepal/ https://bookhotairballoon.com/book-hot-air-balloon-ride-in-pokhara-nepal/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:46:11 +0000 https://bookhotairballoon.com/?p=739 “Book Hot Air Balloon Ride In Pokhara, Nepal”

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
Book Hot Air Balloon Ride In Pokhara, Nepal

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.

During your hot-air balloon safari adventure, you can enjoy:

  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.

2. Hot Air Balloon Celebration Package

This package is focused for the certain celebrating moment like a birthday, anniversary, proposal, or any other milestone.  With breathtaking views of Fishtail, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri and either a glowing sunrise or a golden sunset you can celebrate your special moment.

What is included in Hot Air Balloon Celebration 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.

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:

NATIONALITY PRICE DURATION
Foreigner USD 150 Per Person 30 TO 40 MINUTES
Indian & SARRC Citizen USD 120 Per Person 30 TO 40 MINUTES
Nepali Citizen Rs (NPR) 11000 Per Person 30 TO 40 MINUTES

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.

 

 

 

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Araku Balloon Festival 2025 Date https://bookhotairballoon.com/araku-balloon-festival-2025-date/ https://bookhotairballoon.com/araku-balloon-festival-2025-date/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:46:12 +0000 https://bookhotairballoon.com/?p=790 Araku Balloon Festival 2025 Date

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.

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