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. The basket, despite its looks, is reassuringly solid and once the balloon is airborne, the sensation is similar to standing on a floating balcony. While the average basket can carry two or three persons, bigger balloons can accommodate up to ten persons. The gondola carries a simple instrument panel consisting of a compass and an altimeter to guide the crew.