Paragliding in Nepal

Paragliding in Nepal

Overview And Highlights

Paragliding is a relatively new adventure sport in Nepal. It is truly wonderful and fulfilling experience in this Himalayan country. You can experience unparalleled scenic grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungles, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas.

The main area for flying in Nepal is the Annapurna region, more specifically the Pokhara valley. This lakeside town is Nepal’s second “city”, nestled at the foot of the Annapurna Himal. The views are unsurpassed here. Paragliding is a weather dependent sports and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. The take -off point for these flights is Sarankot (1592m.) which also offers prime views of Phewa lake and mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies are clear) and the landing is by the Phewa lake. No previous experience is required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing before launching.Furthermore, company provides accidental insurance according to the government policy. 

Paragliding Packages 

Annapurna Panorama Flights

We take a 20 min jeep ride from Pokhara to Sarangkot the viewpoint 2000ft above Lakeside. From here we can see 3 of the highest mountains in the world. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manasulu, all over 8000 m. We offer 3 types of tandem flight from here.

Phewa Tal View (Short flight)

Phewa Tal view is also popular as short paragliding flight. All flights start around 9 am in the morning and run till late afternoon. These 15min flights give you a taste of uncovered flight, taking you over PokharaLake and then landing by a Lakeside bar. This trip is suitable for those who are afraid of height or long flight.   

Cloud buster (bestselling paragliding package)

This midday flight gives you the thrill of high flight as we thermal up above Sarangkot in the company of eagles and vultures. It takes from 30minutes to 1 hour. We land by the lake. We provide land transportation both before and after the flight for paragliding attendees. This is the most popular and bestselling paragliding package in Nepal.  

Cross-country

This offers you the chance to experience flying from one valley to another. Using thermals, clouds and birds to guide us, we take you on an unforgettable journey north of Pokhara towards the big mountains. We fly as long as we can and aim to return to Pokhara that afternoon.

Acrobatic Flying

The biggest shot of adrenaline in the Himalayas see what our world class aero pilots can do with a wing as you loop, spin and spiral through the air. Performing maneuvers are called “Helicopter” “SAT” “Back-fly” “Tumble” and “Wing over”. This 10 to 20 minutes flight will leave your breathless.

Client Reviews

Irene Wong

China

Mountains & Paragliding

Amazing view of the mountains & the Pragliding is definitely worth to try! Love Pokhara!

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