Paragliding in Nepal

Paragliding is the best activity in Nepal, which provides an incredible experience to feel the real thrill along with the beauty of Nepal. Paragliding in Nepal is a once-in-a-lifetime activity because Nepal is considered the most suitable country for paragliding. Commercially, Kathmandu and Pokhara is the most happening city for paragliding though it’s experimented with in many places.

A. PARAGLIDING IN POKHARA

Pokhara is the most excellent and suitable place for paragliding in Nepal and is regarded as the best in the world. Pokhara paragliding complements spectacular views of Mt Annapurna, Mt Fishtail, Mt Dhaulagiri, Phewa Lake, World Peace Stupa, and the beautiful hills covered with forests. Paragliding in Pokhara starts from the Sarangkot hill station 1600m and lands at the Phewa lakeside, where you can have an unforgettable flying experience. Pokhara offers different types of Tandem paragliding; Tandem paragliding is when an experienced and licensed pilot flies with a passenger. For tandem flying, the glider is specially designed to fly the weight of two people, where the pilot and the passenger have a separate harness attached to one another and the wing. Tandem flying price in Pokhara varies per flight time, followed by the acrobat maneuvers. One can experience a short flight (25 mins) to a long flight (45 mins) as per the choice. Similarly, NATURE LOVERS TREKS & TOURS can also arrange solo flying for the paragliding license holders.

B. KATHMANDU PARAGLIDING

Flying is no longer a myth; come and fly with us and feel the thrill of paragliding above Kathmandu and dancing along the clouds. Kathmandu paragliding is the trending adventure activity within the capital. Kathmandu paragliding is the newly launched flying activity with great tourism potential offering a good view of the entire Kathmandu valley, Langtang Mountain range, Khumbu and Gaurishankar Himalayan range, and parts of Kavre district too. Due to the location and distance, Kathmandu paragliding is gaining popularity among Kathmandu adventure enthusiasts and international tourists. The pilots are licensed and experienced, assuring you total flying satisfaction. The adventure starts from:

a. The hilltop of Godavari village, located east of Kathmandu valley, Lalitpur district. The total flying time varies from 20-30mins, and you land at the beautiful Godavari village next to Godavari botanical garden.

b. The Shankharapur municipality, 7km away from Nagarkot and 30km from Ratnapark, Kathmandu. In nearly 25mins of flying time, we take off from Lapsephedi and land at Patap (5km from the take-off site), both at Shankharapur municipality.