Aanganay Hill
📍 Sikkim , West District · Nearest city: Naya Bazar (2 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1552 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
27.14470, 88.25180Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.59 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Chakung West Sikkim: 3 hours from Gangtok/ Siliguri and 45 minutes from Jorethang. Chakung is a serene hill top village with spectacular views of the mountains. From the Rangeet valley the road quickly climbs to alpine forests towards the take off point. The dawn and dusks from Aanganay hill (take off point) is splendid with Mt. Khangchendzonga in the backdrop, overlooking the town of Jorethang and the Rangeet valley.
Nearby sites
Naya Busty, Kurseong (3) · Ghayabari Tea Garden, Kurseong (6) · Bulbuley (Gangtok) (4) · Kotabagh (3) · Chaubattia (17) · gawani (3)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.