Overview
Paragliding in Pokhara is one of the prospective jumping destinations in Nepal, which is covered 68 percent by hills and offers many cliffs to jump into. Paragliding in Pokhara is an exciting activity that allows you to glide like a bird by jumping from a 1,700m/5,577ft hill called Sarangkot to the 900m/2,952 ft lakeshore.
Flying 25 minutes in the air over Pokhara while taking in the magnificent views of the city and mountains is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can observe Mt Machhapuchre, Mt Annapurna, Mt Himchuli, and Mt Dhaulagiri while participating in various adventure sports activities.
Thermal cancellation is used in paragliding, which is a basic but fun type of aviation. Paragliding allows you to realize humanity’s oldest dream: unrestricted flight, and what better place to experience this thrilling sensation than Pokhara, the city of lakes? Paragliding in Nepal is best done in the spring and fall. It allows you to fly like a bird and see some of the world’s highest peaks, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the fabled Fishtail.
Paragliding flights are scheduled at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. As a result, you may plan this trip around your schedule. For paragliding, the season and weather conditions are more important. Autumn, from September to December, Spring, from March to June, and Winter, from December to February, are the greatest seasons. The paragliding flight trip in Pokhara is ideal for all levels of experience.
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The paragliding in Pokhara begins at Sarangkot, on the valley’s northern and western slopes. You will be picked up from your Pokhara hotel and driven to the hill station where you will partake in the paragliding. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach to Sarangkot from Pokhara.
Paragliding flights from Sarangkot land on the shores of Phewa Lake. The 20-minute flight from Sarangkot arrives at the shore of a well-known lake. After you’ve finished paragliding, we will help you ride to your destination.
Most pilots offer sky-based aerobatics stunts depending on the requirement and demand, for which he must pay an additional fee. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Pokhara used to be paragliding.
However, officials have cautioned pilots not to undertake any insane feats in the air due to a rise in accidents and violations of safety standards. As a result, you can now enjoy adventure sports while flying from one location to another with a panoramic perspective.
Tandem paragliding does not require any prior experience. All of the labor is done by the pilot, so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery.
There is an age limit for paragliding in Pokhara for children, however there is no age limit for older persons as long as they are physically healthy. These adventurous sports require children to be at least five years old, as well as parental authorization.
In comparison to the accident rate, paragliding in Pokhara is a safe pastime. During the busy season, the company offers approximately 230 flights per day, including a safety chute and a dedicated landing location near Fewa Lake if necessary.
The importance of safety during takeoff and landing cannot be overstated. Changing winds are the most dangerous aspect of paragliding in Pokhara. Before scheduling your flight, double-check that your paragliding company has insurance and that the ticket you purchased includes it.
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