The balloons that follow the leading balloon are the hounds. The winner is the one who lands his balloon closest to the hare. Winning this race is not only a matter of luck, but also involves the testing of skills. The Balloon Mela is a colorful event for the people who come to witness it. The entire skyline around the venue is dotted with balloons of all shapes and sizes.
Children usually enjoy watching balloons made in the shape of soft drink cans or dinosaurs.
People who are afraid of a full-fledged flight but still want to get into a hot air balloon can enjoy the thrills of going up in the air on a balloon tethered to the ground. The best time for hot air ballooning is from October to March when the temperature becomes cooler. Larger versions are also available. The head end is called the crown or apex, which has an opening in the rip-stop balloon. Horizontal and vertical load tapes help to reinforce the balloon.