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An Ultra-light is a two-seated small aircraft designed to carry maximum of two people (pilot and passenger), having powered engine with a fuel capacity of 90 liters. Average speeds of ultra-light flights are about 80 km/hr. People fly Ultra lights because it is atrue refreshment ! Ultra-light flights are considered as recreational aviation flight for people who admire adventures. Nepal has one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world snow-capped mountains, green hills, serene rivers and lakes.In comparison to regular aircraft, Ultra-light aircrafts are much safer due to their low weight and speed. Their unique design includes a ballistic parachute system that allows the aircraft to land safely in case of emergency. Ultra lights need only 300 meters of airfield to take-off or land.
Ultra-light aircraft was introduced in Nepal in 1996 and has been offering tours in and around Pokhara valley from Pokhara airport. Because of the proximity of the mountains and the scenic lake, Pokhara is the appropriate place for this activity as they share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. For those who wish they could fly like birds, this flight is a must. The flights are operated in the morning from sunrise till 11am and from 3pm till sunset.
Ultra-light flights give you a perfect opportunity to take clear photos of nature from the bird’s eye view while flying. Leave your woes behind, soar to greater heights, bathe on clouds, breath pristine air and witness the beauty of azure sky. Doing an ultra-light flight is undoubtedly a life time experience.Ultra -light flights in Pokhara are available for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 90 minutes.
