Paragliding in Pokhara

Trip Overview

Trip at a Glance

Country: Nepal
Trip grade: Adventure Holiday
Destination: Nepal
Activities: Day Activities in Nepal
Accommodation: n/a
Meals: n/a
Transportation: Bus/Car
Group size: 1
Trip Start / End: Pokhara - Pokhara
Best Season: Around the year

Paragliding is an emerging sport with a thrilling experience. It’s gaining popularity among travelers from different parts of the world. Paragliding offers a scenic, incomparable view of the snow-covered Himalayas, green mountains full of rhododendron forests, lush vegetation, and amazing cool weather. The incredible opportunity of Paragliding is a fantastic experience. The usual Paragliding region in Nepal is the Annapurna region from where the flyer can view the spectacular views of eye-catching mountains and Himalayas, temples, monasteries, lakes, and many more. The starting point is Sarangkot from where the flyer can enjoy the breathtaking views of sunrise and sunset as Sarangkot is popular for the sunrise and sunset and then head to Phewa Lake for descending. It is an amazing experience to fly over the incredible Pokhara valley and enjoy the stunning sights of the lakes. Almost all the trekkers try not to miss this golden chance of Paragliding in Nepal.

The paragliding usually has 3 flights every day scheduled at 10:30 am, 12 noon, and 2 pm. During the morning time, the thermal is not developed enough so the duration of the flight is less than 30 minutes. During the daytime, the sky is also clear and the flyer can have a clear view of the lakes, mountains, and amazing landscapes. The recommendable season for the flight is usually the non-raining season during the month of September to November and February/March. Paragliding is an adventurous as well as risky sport. So, one must fly with all the safety precautions and with the pilot. But if you are trained and you want to fly alone, you have to get the Flying Permit from the civil aviation office in Pokhara and make sure that you can fly well because once you fly, you are on your own. And also it is advisable to make the insurance ahead of the flight.

Here comes Step on Himalaya to arrange all the facilities and documentation for Paragliding. The experience over the low-lying valleys of Pokhara with the cool breezes from the snow-covered peaks is simply awesome. Pokhara valley is a chilling place so you can relax as well as have fun. As Pokhara is designated as the 5th best location for Paragliding in the world, we try to offer travelers to grab a chance during their visit to Nepal. Utilize the time being in Nepal. No doubt, paragliding in Nepal is one of the wonderful experiences of a lifetime. It gives a glimpse of enchanting Annapurna ranges which is simply a heavenly feeling. Step On Himalaya assures you to have the best time in Pokhara and the Paragliding with the aim of enjoying flying over the Pokhara as a bird and feeling the Freedom. No, any other adventure sport will make over the Paragliding experience.

It is the fixed price for Paragliding in Nepal. Whichever package you choose, this price is the same. The cost includes transportation and insurance.

The price for the Standard Short flight is RS 9500 ($95) for 30 minutes, that for the cross country long flight is Rs 13000 ($130) for 40-60 minutes flight and that for 5 minutes video and 30 photos CD is Rs 1700 ($17).

Details of Cost Inclusions:

• Pick up and drop to Hotel by Jeep

• Insurance and Related documents

• Drive to Sarangkot (about 20 minutes’ drive)

• Equipment

• Flight for about 20 to 30 minutes that lands at Phewa Lake. Weather checking for flights commences after 10 am due to the morning winds.

Details of Cost Exclusions:

• Extra charge for the Video CD

• Accommodation in Hotel

• Transportation cost