The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is gearing up to host its fourth annual Skydiving Festival in Ujjain, with an aim to turn the state into an adventure tourism hub and give travellers a variety of experiences. Running from November 9, 2024, to February 9, 2025, this three-month festival will offer tourists the exhilarating chance to jump from 10,000 feet, savouring the beauty of the city of Mahakal from above. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department and Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, highlighted that the success of the previous three festivals and high tourist demand inspired this year’s event.
All About Ujjain’s Skydiving Festival The event expects to welcome over 1,000 participants eager to experience the thrill of skydiving. Sky High India, the organising company, will operate a specially modified Cessna 182P aircraft, carrying up to six people at a time, including two participants and two instructors per session. Certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the United States Parachute Association (USPA), Sky High India will manage all skydiving activities, ensuring participants enjoy a safe and exhilarating experience under the supervision of highly trained professionals.
Skydiving will take place at Ujjain's Datana airstrip daily from 8 am to 5 pm, with booking available on www.skyhighindia.com.
Things To Do In Ujjain Ujjain is home to the sacred Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the twelve.