Dharamshala, June 22 -- Paragliding activities will remain suspended in Kangra Valley's two major paragliding sites- Bir-Billing and Dharamshala - from July 15 to September 15.

Tourism department officials said that the suspension is imposed every year from July 15 to September 15 and is also part of the rules. Officials said that it is necessary to avoid mishaps which could occur due to inclement weather during this time of the year.

The paragliding activities in Bir-Billing remained affected this year during May and starting June after the number of tourists visiting the state witnessed a steep decline due to the escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.

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