Paragliding is the most popular aerial sport activity available from the beautiful city of Pokhara, Nepal. Moreover, the valley has stable thermals for easy take-off with plentiful safe landing sites. It thus makes Pokhara a very suitable spot for tandem paragliding.
Paragliding
Paragliding is the recreational adventure sport of flying paragliders. Additionally, it is a lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. Moreover, the pilot sits in a harness or lies supine in a cocoon-like ‘pod’ suspended below a fabric wing. Despite not using an engine, the paraglider flight in Pokhara can last anywhere from 20-30 minutes. However, it requires a skillful exploitation of lift. During your flight you can sit carefree and enjoy the view, take pictures and even chat with the pilot.
The paraglider wing or canopy is usually what is known in engineering as a ram-air airfoil. Such wings comprise two layers of fabric that are connected to internal supporting material in such a way as to form a row of cells. By leaving most of the cells open only at the leading edge, incoming air keeps the wing inflated, thus maintaining its shape. When inflated, the wing’s cross-section has the typical teardrop aerofoil shape. Modern paraglider wings are made of high-performance non-porous materials such as ripstop nylon.
About Pokhara
Pokhara, the capital of Gandaki Province is located some 200 kilometers (120 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu. Moreover, the city is on the shore of Phewa Lake and sits at an elevation of 830 m / 2723 ft above sea level. In recent decades, Pokhara has become a major tourist destination. Furthermore, it is also considered the tourism capital of Nepal as it provides a base for the famous Annapurna Circuit Trek.
The Pick Up
The activity begins with a pick up from your hotel in Pokhara. You will then drive towards the take off place at Mandre Dhunga (1788 m). The flight will then take off for a spectacular birds eye view of the beautiful Phewa Lake, Hemja valley, and the city of Pokhara itself. Additionally, the visitors here can also enjoy the magnificent Himalayas including Annapurna I-IV in the backdrop. During your flight you will share the airspace with Himalayan griffins, vultures, eagles while gliding over the villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and forests.
Trip Video
Highlights of the trip:
1. 20-30 minutes tandem paragliding flight 2. Eagle eye view of the beautiful city of Pokhara 3. Complimentary Pick Up and Drop Off service available
Places You’ll See :
Pokhara is a metropolitan city in central Nepal that serves as the capital of Gandaki Province. It is the second most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu.
1Pokhara
Pokhara Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist monument on Anadu Hill of the city of Pokhara.
2Pokhara Shanti Stupa
Phewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal formerly called Baidam Tal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot.
3Phewa Lake
Travel Itinerary:
09:00 AM: Tour begins from your hotel (Max Altitude: 830 m / 2723 ft)
The tour begins with a pick up from your hotel in Pokhara. You will then be escorted to the take off location at Mandre Dhunga.
10:00 AM: Board a paraglider (Max Altitude: 2000 m / 6562 ft)
You will then board a paraglider for a 20-30 min flight above the beautiful city of Pokhara.
During your flight you can sit carefree and enjoy the view, take pictures and even chat with the pilot as well. The flight will take you for a spectacular aerial view of the beautiful Phewa Lake, Hemja valley, and the city of Pokhara itself with the magnificent Himalayas in the backdrop. During your flight you will also share the airspace with Himalayan griffins, vultures, eagles while gliding over the villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and forests.
11:15 AM: Drive back to your hotel (Min Altitude: 830 m / 2723 ft)
A tour representative will then escort you back to your hotel.
F.A.Q
Is pick up and drop off service included?
Yes, we have pickup and drop off service included in your pay. A private vehicle will pick you up early in the morning (around 09:00 AM) from your hotel in Pokhara and drop you off at the same hotel after the flight.
Note: We will inform you of the exact pickup time a day before your trip begins.
What are the mountain ranges that I can see during the flight?
The mountain range you can see during the flight includes Mt. Annapurna (I-IV), Mt. Mardi, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Himchuli and Mt. Gangapurna among others.
What should I bring along for this flight?
You must bring along a valid ID or a copy of your passport for verification and check in.
Optional: You might as well bring sunglasses and a camera for clicking pictures of your memorable journey.
Can the trip be rescheduled for any circumstances?
Yes the trip may be rescheduled as per your suitability. You must however inform us a day before the trip begins.
Note: The trip may be rescheduled for unpredictable and adverse weather conditions as well. In such conditions we will inform you a day before the trip begins.
What's Included
30 Minutes of Paragliding
First Aid
Insurance
Photos and Videos of Paragliding
Pick Up and Drop
Specially Abled Friendly
What's Excluded
Gratitude for Driver
Personal Expenses
Activities
Paragliding
Location Map
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