Paragliding in Pokhara

Nothing can beat the thrill of being up in the sky, flying like a bird in the thermals all the while enjoying views of snow capped mountains, pristine lakes and verdant valleys like nowhere else on earth. With experienced pilots to guide you through the skies, it’s an experience of a life time. You may fly again someday, but you’ll never enjoy the same spectacular views.

Trip Highlights
Amazing view of Mount Macchapuchhre, the Annapurna range and rolling hills
Feel the adrenaline with spiral acrobatics above the picturesque valley of Pokhara.
Sarangkot, a hill station with panoramic view of mountains.
Fly over the enchanting Phewa Lake with some of the world’s highest mountains on the backdrop.

Trip Facts
Duration: 30 – 40 minutes
Take-off Point: Sarangkot
Landing Point: Lakeside

TRIP OVERVIEW

Paragliding in Pokhara is one of the most highly sought out adventure sports activities in Nepal. Fly near the clouds over the captivating lakes surrounded by fascinating mountain views around Pokhara. Introduced in Nepal in 1995, paragliding has today become one of the most popular adventure sports in Nepal. Whether you are a novice to the world of paragliding or an expert, flying near the towering Himalayas can absolutely prove to be an adventure of a lifetime, where you can rejoice in the moment like nowhere else on earth. You can either take a solo flight if you are experienced and confident enough. Alternatively, you can also fly tandem with a certified pilot, who will control the flight while you enjoy your journey on the skies.

Pokhara is the most popular paragliding hub in Nepal. The scintillating flight from the viewpoint of Sarangkot begins with a 30-minutes jeep ride from Pokhara to the launch site located 2,000ft above Lakeside. Before the tandem flight, you will receive an on-site orientation from a certified pilot about the flight procedure. The pilot will then adjust a harness seat to your body size and check the straps for safety purpose. The launch of the flight takes place from a steep hill. During the launch, you will need to take a few steps along with the pilot before being lifting off from the ground. After 30-45 minutes of the adventure, the glider finally lands at Lakeside.

When Paragliding in Pokhara, gliders get a mesmerizing view of the Phewa lake and the Sarangkot Hill, as well as the surrounding mountains. The service operates under international safety guidelines and thus is very safe for any healthy person. To ensure an extra layer of safety, you can glide with a skilled instructor who holds a valid international license for Paragliding.

The glider moves above the Phewa lake and the beautiful Pokhara city, giving an amazing up-close view of Machhapuchare and other mountains. Following the most advanced international safety standards the paragliding operations are run by local and international gliding experts. Flying high and up close near the towering mountains, Paragliding in Pokhara offers gliders an amazing combination of scenic views and adrenaline rush that can’t be found anywhere else.

Brief Itinerary for Paragliding
Drive to Sarangkot, enjoy the Paragliding & drive back to Lakeside
Pick up from Lakeside.
Drive to the launch pad at Sarangkot.
Upon arrival, briefing and preparation.
Enjoy Paragliding above the clouds.
Drop off to Lakeside.

TANDEM FLIGHTS

Tandem flying involves a pilot flying with a passenger. Both of them have separate harnesses that are attached to each other and the wing. Paragliding harnesses are comfortable and safe, once in the sky they feel more like an armchair.

After take-off the passenger just sits back, relaxes and enjoys the epic scenery. Even taking pictures is not a problem.

We take a 20 min jeep ride from Pokhara up hill to Sarangkot viewpoint which is 2000ft above Lakeside. This is where we begin the unforgettable adventure. From here we can see three of the highest mountains in the world. Dhaulagiri,  Annapurna, and Manaslu (all over 8000m). We offer 3 types of tandem flights from here.

CLOUD BUSTER

We take off from Sarangkot and above the valley, along pristine ridges of trees, over villages and often hear shouts from below as people stare with wonder at these colourful bird-men circling above them. We end the flight with a glide over the lake, and return by jeep to our main office in Lakeside.

Duration: 20-30 Min.
Price: NRs 8,500
Extra: NRs 2,000 On flight photo/video

CROSS COUNTRY

This flight allows you to get a taste of the exploration of flying. There is the possibility of soaring along the long ridge leading down the valley past Fewa Lake, with the Annapurna range to your right. Other days we cross the valley and soar directly at these stunning peaks above 6,000m . We then return and land near the lake where a jeep will be waiting to drive us back to our office in Lakeside.

Duration: 45-60 Min.
Price: NRs 11,500
Extra: NRs 2,000 On flight photo/video

ACROBATIC FLYING

The biggest shot of adrenaline in the Himalayas! See what our world class acro pilots can do with a wing as you loop, spin and spiral through the air. Performing maneuvers called “Helicopter”, “SAT”, “Back-fly”, “Tumble” and “Wingover”. This flight will leave you breathless, an amazing experience of a lifetime.

Duration: 10-20 Min.
Price: NRs 8,500
Extra: NRs 2,000 On flight photo/video

Safety Paragliding is perhaps often viewed as a higher-risk sport than it actually is. Nonetheless, there is great potential for injury for the reckless or ill-prepared. The safety of the sport is directly proportional to the skill and sense of the pilot. It’s important to note that almost all paragliding accidents are the result of pilot error. Paragliding equipment is very well built and, if properly cared for, will never fail. As an example, the average paraglider has around 30 lines connected to the risers, yet each one is strong enough to support the full weight of a pilot individually. Aerodynamically, newer paragliders that are not within advanced or competition categories are rated for safety and will tend to recover from most incidents on their own (without pilot intervention). Given that equipment failure of properly certified paragliding equipment can be considered a non-issue, it is accurate to say that paragliding can be a very safe sport. The individual pilot is the ultimate indicator of his or her personal safety level.

In general The safe pilot will not fly at sites that pose an unreasonable challenge to his/her flying skills. – The safe pilot will not be influenced by the possibly negative examples set by others. – The safe pilot will only fly on days in which the weather is conducive to safe flight. Turbulence in all its forms is enemy #1 for a flying paraglider wing. Because paragliders have no solid support, their shape (and ability to fly) can be ruined by an errant down draft or the like. Therefore, turbulence or conditions conducive to turbulence generation is a primary factor in determining whether the weather is safe.

Note: We are committed to providing the highest quality service, with no compromise to the safety of our clients. Hence, we are organizing the Paragliding trips through only the best & professional companies with special cost.