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NDTV
27-05-2025
- NDTV
Viral Video: New Zealander Man's Paragliding Expedition In Bir Billing, India Wins Internet
Some people live for the thrill. Adventurous activities fuel their adrenaline and they deliberately seek such once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Benjamin Kellet, a skilled paraglider from New Zealand, harbours a similar feeling. His Instagram handle is replete with videos of him paragliding over picturesque terrains, flying with the birds and being in one with nature. In his latest Instagram entry, Benjamin undertook the mission of covering 200 kilometres in the air from Bir Billing — India's paragliding capital in Himachal Pradesh. 'Day 1 of trying to fly 200 kms in India,' read the text overlay. Benjamin Kellet had it all chalked out — He took off from Bir Billing and paraglided 'straight down the ridge, right past Dharmshala' before returning to the origin. Up in the air, the adventure enthusiast captures the majestic Himalayan ranges below, rocky cliffs, rugged landscapes and lush valleys. Throughout his journey, Benjamin shared real-time updates on how many kilometres and minutes he covered. At one point, he encountered a vulture and said, 'These guys are so good. They help us find the climbs.' Four hours down, on his way back, Benjamin located a familiar spot below where he enjoyed tea with his paragliding companion. During the descent, Benjamin Kellet spotted a subtle fire outbreak and avoided flying over the area. Soon after, he started his downward glide and touched the ground below. 'What a beautiful end to the day,' he admitted. 'Mission accomplished', read the text layout. Benjamin Kellet's caption read, 'After a 12-hour taxi ride back to Bir, we got 5 hours sleep and decided to have a crack at the classic 200km flat triangle from Bir Billing. The conditions were amazing and were by far the easiest 200km I've ever flown, 6.5 hours. What an incredible place, can't wait to go back!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Benjamin Kellett (@benjaminkellett) The post received plenty of reactions. 'Serious question - toilet breaks?' wondered a user. 'How much training does it take to do this?' asked an enthusiastic traveller. 'Bro said Day 1 at the start and gave us this Earth Premium tour,' joked another. 'Do the birds attack anytime?' asked one person. 'People saw this and decided grades should determine your life,' read a sarcastic remark. 'It's so peaceful, I would've fallen asleep within the first hour,' revealed an individual. So far, the video has received more than 2 million views.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Indian Express
Paraglider flies 200 kilometres, spends 6.5 hours in air; shares hilarious toilet hack in viral video
Some people are thrill seekers. They love a good adventure, especially the kind that pushes limits. Benjamin Kellet from New Zealand is one such man. In a jaw-dropping stunt, he flew 200-odd kilometres, and the video of this journey has now gone viral. Viewers were amazed by the scale of the trip and the stunning views captured during his flight, thousands of feet in the air. Kellett, a professional paraglider, recently took on the challenge of flying 200 kilometers. He started from Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh, one of India's top paragliding destinations. The video opens with Kellett announcing, 'Day one of trying to fly 200 km in India.' Once in the air, he films the scenic mountains below and gives a commentary. 'Straight down the ridge, past Dharamshala. Turn around, come back,' he says in the video. Throughout the flight, Kellett shares real-time updates on how many kilometres and minutes he's covered, all while showcasing the stunning Himalayan landscape. At one point, he points to a familiar spot and casually tells a fellow flier, 'Down there where we had chai.' By the end of the video, Kellett gets his 'mission accomplished' and says, 'What a beautiful end of the day.' Posting the video on Instagram, Kellett wrote, 'After a 12 hour taxi ride back to Bir we got 5 hours sleep and decided to have a crack at the classic 200km flat triangle from Bir Billing. The conditions were amazing and was by far the easiest 200km I've ever flown, 6.5 hours. What an incredible place, can't wait to go back!' A post shared by Benjamin Kellett (@benjaminkellett) Many netizens reacted to the video. A user asked, 'Serious question – toilet breaks?' to which Kellett replied, 'Lean out the harness, aim to the side and try not to get any on your face.' Another user said, 'I had my first paragliding experience at Dobhi. 20 mins felt like hours. I cant imagine people flying for 5 hours.. unreal mate!' A third user wrote, 'Bro said Day 1 in the start and gave us this Earth premium tour.'
