In a first-of-its-kind stunt, a student in Satara chose paragliding over road travel to reach his exam venue on time, dodging heavy traffic.
February 17, 2025: Maharashtra Student Takes to the Skies to Avoid Traffic, Paraglides to College for Exam
A college student from Maharashtra’s Satara district has become an overnight sensation after a video of him paragliding to his exam centre went viral on social media. The student, Samarth Mahangade, pulled off the daring feat when he realized he had only 15-20 minutes left and was stuck in a massive traffic jam.
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#Maharashtra student paraglides to reach exam venue on time. Don’t know if I should laugh or emphasise with him.
— Asawari Jindal (@AsawariJindal15) February 17, 2025
A++ for creative problem solving though. pic.twitter.com/tVdofY9tIk
A viral video shared by Instagram account ‘Insta_Satara’ shows Samarth soaring through the sky with his college bag before making a dramatic landing near his exam venue.
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Why Did He Choose Paragliding?
Samarth, a resident of Pasarani village in Wai taluka, was in Panchgani for personal work on the day of his exam. Realizing he wouldn’t make it in time due to congestion on the Wai-Panchgani road, he decided to take the unconventional aerial route.
How Did He Pull It Off?
🚀 Govind Yewale, an adventure sports expert from GP Adventures, Panchgani, devised a unique plan to help him.
🪂 With the assistance of professional paragliding instructors, Samarth safely took off and landed near his exam centre just in time.
🎒 He was fully equipped with all necessary safety gear, ensuring a smooth and secure flight.
Social Media Reacts
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The video has taken the internet by storm, with netizens praising Samarth’s quick thinking and adventurous spirit.
🔹 “This guy just redefined ‘taking the fastest route’ to college!”
🔹 “Forget carpooling, paragliding is the future of commuting!”
🔹 “Mission Impossible: Exam Edition!”
Maharashtra – A Hub for Paragliding
Satara, located in Western Maharashtra, is known for its paragliding-friendly terrains, making this unexpected journey possible. The Pasarani Ghat section, infamous for traffic congestion, was the perfect location for this airborne shortcut.
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Maharashtra Student Paragliding, Viral Video, Satara Paragliding, Exam Rush, Unique Student Commute