Trip info
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Pokhara, Nepal
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1 Day
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Challenging
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1
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Full year
Paragliding in Nepal – 1 Day (Pokhara)
The beauty of paragliding in the Himalayan country is unparalleled. Nepal’s unique geography has mountains, rivers, greenery and much more that adds to a unique paragliding experience. Paragliding is a relatively new adventure sport in Nepal, yet enthusiasts have taken the sport beyond imagination. While floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and forests, one can witness the unique natural splendor of the mountains, the Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles and kites, from where one can see the magnificent view of the majestic Himalayas.
The main area for paragliding in Nepal is the Annapurna region, especially the Pokhara Valley. This lakeside city is located at the foot of the Annapurna Himalayas. The paragliding season in Nepal starts from November to February, with the best months being November and December. The take-off point for these paragliding flights is Sarankot (1592m) from where one can also see the best views of the Fewa Lake and the mountains at sunrise and sunset, and the landing takes place at Fewa Lake. No prior experience is required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing before starting the paragliding trip.
AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions Paragliding Packages Offered
Annapurna Panorama Flights:
We take a 20-minute jeep ride from Pokhara to Sarangkot, which is a lakeside viewpoint 2000 feet above sea level. From here, we can see the three highest mountains in the world – Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu, all over 8000 meters. We offer three types of tandem flights from here.
Phewa Lake View:
In the morning and afternoon, these 15-minute flights give you a taste of open air, taking you over Pokhara’s Phewa Lake and then landing at the lakeside.
Cloudbuster:
This afternoon flight gives you the thrill of high flying as we thermal over Sarangkot in the company of eagles and vultures. It takes 30 minutes to 1 hour. We land on the banks of Phewa Lake.
Cross – country:
The Cross-Country Paragliding package gives you the opportunity to experience flying from one valley to another. Using thermals, clouds and birds to guide us, we take you on an unforgettable journey into the great mountains north of Pokhara. We fly as long as possible and aim to return to Pokhara that same afternoon.