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Paragliding
Nepal forms a rectangle on the
southern slopes of the Himalaya
and is without exception, the
most stunning country
imaginable. The main area for
paragliding is the Pokhara
valley, commanding views of 3 of
the worlds 8000m peaks with
friendly and constant conditions
for your paragliding holiday.
Tandem flying involves a pilot
flying with a passenger. 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.
Once launched the passenger just
sits back, relaxes and takes in
the epic scenery. Even taking
pictures is not a problem. Due
to the portable nature and easy
launch characteristics of a
paraglider (they fit into a
rucksack) We can take them
anywhere and fly them from most
mountains in Nepal.
We take a 20 min jeep ride from
Pokhara to Sarangkot the
viewpoint 2000ft above Lakeside.
From here we can see 3 of the
highest mountains in the world.
Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu,
all over 8000 m. We offer 3
types of tandem flight from
here.
Phewa Tal View
In the morning and late
afternoon these 15min flights
give you a taste of unpowered
flight, taking you over Pokhara
lake and then landing by a
Lakeside bar. Price: $50
Cloud buster
This midday flight gives you the
thrill of high flight as we
thermal up above Sarangkot in
the company of eagles and
vultures, 30min - 1 hour. We
land by the lake. Price: $75
Cross-country
This 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 big
mountains. We fly as long as we
can and aim to return to Pokhara
that afternoon. Price: $120. |
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Ultralight
Aircraft
Ultralight aircraft take off
from Pokhara and offer
spectacular views of the lakes,
mountains and villages. This is
an ideal way to see life from a
new perspective. The choice of
the Pokhara Valley for
ultralight aircraft is
appropriate chiefly because of
the proximity of the mountains,
and the scenic lakes. For those
who wished they could fly like
birds when growing up, this
flight is a must. It might be
lonely at the top, but the
spectacular view from up high
certainly makes it all worth it.
Flights are from the Pokhara
airport beginning September
through June. The flights take
place from sunrise to 11a.m. and
from 3p.m. to sunset everyday
during these months. |
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