Paragliding
is a relatively new adventure sport in Nepal and it's can
be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure-Seekers
in the 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 can gives an opportunity for aerial view
of the Himalayas. Paragliding is begins from Pokhara, the
beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna Mountains.
Best season is from October through April. There are various
deals for the paragliding veterans and novices. Paragliding
is possible to do without any course training after getting
a general knowledge from (staff) pilot. We offers to beginners
while tandem flights where one can fly with instructor are
offered.
Tandem Flight:
Tandem flying involves a passenger flying with a pilot.
Both have separate harnesses that are attached to each other
and the wing. Paragliding harnesses are built for comfort
and safety; they feel more like an armchair. After take-off
the passengers just sits back, relax and enjoys the unfolding
magnificent sceneries. Because paragliders can foot launch
and gently foot land again and are very portable we can
take them anywhere and fly from most mountains in Nepal.
Sarankot Take off
There are an abundance of other sites around the valley
but all need to be walked up. With names such as Dikie Danda,
Devi Falls, Poomdi and Matepani, all can be connected by
air from Sarangkot.
Sarankot Ridge
There are several sites around Phew Tal (the lake) but the
most accessible is Sarangkot (1500m ASL). A view point 700m
above Pokhara, it is unique in that it has a road running
to the top. A short walk brings you to the only purpose
built take off in the country. Cut out of the slope is a
45m by 45m clearing. With regular cycles providing easy
reverse launches, you could not ask for a more picturesque
site. With the lake 2000ft below, the mountains behind,
and the unlimited potential for XC and out and returns,
this has quickly become the main site for the area, and
many pilots have based themselves in Pokhara for the season,
flying from this mountain alone.
Annapurna Panorama flight:
First, about 20 minutes jeep drive from Pokhara to Sarangkot
view point 2000ft above lakeside. From here one can see
three highest mountains in the world, Dhaulagiri, Annapuran,
Manaslu, all over 8000m. There are 3 types of tandem flight
offer from here.
Cloud-Buster:
This is midday flight gives you the thrill of a high flight
as we thermal up above Sarangkot in the company of eagles
and vultures. It's a 30 minute flight and we land by the
lake.
Tour cost: US$ 105.00 per person.
Cross-country:
This is one hour flight 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 Annapurna mountain range. Based
on the weather conditions we fly as far as we can and aim
to return to Pokhara same afternoon. A fly reach altitude
of between 2500m to 3400m before returning Pokhara by air.
One of the best experiences of the Himalayas- everyone should
try it once in their lives!
Tour cost: US$ 145.00
per person
Acrobatic flying:
World class acro pilots can do with a wing as you loop,
spin and spiral through the air. Performing maneuvers called
"SAT","Wingover" and "Helicopter.
This is about 20 minutes flight will leave you breathless.
Tour cost: US$ 105.00 per person
(Note: Paragliding cost
might be change so please consult with us before send us
booking requirements)