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Paragliding in Pokhara Nepal - 1 Day

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  • Duration 1 Day
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Challenging
  • Starts at Pokhara
  • Ends at Pokhara
  • Activity Paragliding
  • Group Size 1 to 20
  • Best Season Spring and Autumn
Highlights
  • Beautiful mountains, lakes, and other natural features surround Pokhara City.
  • Pilots that have received international certification for paragliding conduct the sport safely.
  • Sarangkot is regarded by paragliders as the finest paragliding place in the world.
  • One of the greatest places in the world to experience flying is Pokhara, where paragliding is practiced.
  • Discover breathtaking aerial views of Phewa Lake, Mount Machhapuchhre, and Mount Annapurna.
  • A professional tournament is conducted in Pokhara every year because of the city's great reputation in the paragliding community.
  • Paragliding is the ultimate getaway to paradise and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience what it's like to fly.
  • You may experience the limitless from a perspective of endless heights above the earth in a dimensionless space.
  • Take advantage of a smooth landing by the lake, which is regarded as a beautiful and exciting experience in and of itself.

Paragliding in Pokhara will be your greatest option if you are thinking about engaging in any challenging and thrilling sports to get over your phobia. In Nepal, paragliding is one of the most popular adventure activities. Your initial paragliding adventure might be started at Pokhara. With mountains, lakes, and beautiful terrain, Pokhara City's surroundings are breathtaking. Pilots who have received international certification are used in paragliding operations. Paragliding in Pokhara shouldn't be missed if you enjoy adventure and are visiting Nepal.

The distinctive topography of Nepal, which includes mountains, hills, rivers, rich vegetation, and more, contributes to a distinctive paragliding experience. Although Pokhara Sarangkot paragliding is a relatively new adventure activity in Nepal, fans have promoted it to unbelievable levels. With a breathtaking perspective of the gorgeous Himalayas, kites, Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, and other birds may be seen gliding above villages, monasteries, temples, lakes, and forests at Mountain View.

The Pokhara valley in the Annapurna region of Nepal is the primary location for paragliding. This lakefront community is tucked behind the Annapurna Himal. These paragliding flights take off from Sarangkot (1592m), which also provides spectacular dawn and sunset views of the Himalayas and Phewa Lake, and land alongside the lake. No prior flying experience is necessary because qualified pilots give a quick briefing before the start of the paragliding trip.

The 30 to 45 minutes trip is a fantastic chance to get a birds-eye perspective of Pokhara and the surrounding hills. There is simply too much to see in the globe, and Pokhara's environment captures the essence of all that is beautiful about nature. The little town of Pokhara has all the potential natural wonders that are now known to exist. The pleasure of seeing everything in one image is rewarding.

We at Green Valley Nepal Treks and Research Hub are pleased to present our well-planned Paragliding in Pokhara Nepal package, which will give you the experience of a lifetime. Booking is now available for 2024 and 2025. Based on your time, budget, and endurance, we are willing to modify this package to meet your requirements. For more questions regarding the paragliding in Pokhara Sarangkot package cost, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Benefits of Pokhara Sarangkot Paragliding Booking With Us

  • Green Valley Nepal Trek T-Shirt as a souvenir
  • Free Excess Luggage Storing At Green Valley Nepal Store During The Trip
  • Arrangement of the best hotels at reasonable price
  • Pick up from hotel to Sarangkot (start) then back to the hotel from Pame (end)
  • Discounts and Extra services for old customers

What You Can Expect from the Package of Paragliding in Pokhara?

  • The Pokhara paragliding experience takes you above the city at 2000 feet and provides views of the entire Pokhara valley, which is stunningly gorgeous with the Annapurna hills in the background.
  • One of the most popular adventure sports in Nepal is paragliding since it offers a fantastic opportunity to see the Himalayas from the air.
  • The Pokhara Valley, a lovely lakeside town situated at the base of the Annapurna mountain range, is one of the most well-known paragliding locations in Nepal.
  • For those looking for adventure, paragliding in the Himalayan region may be a genuinely fantastic and rewarding experience.
  • Sharing the sky with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, and kites while gliding above villages, monasteries, temples, lakes, and forests while taking in awe-inspiring views of the mighty Himalayas, you may enjoy incomparable visual splendor.
  • The activity of paragliding will be carried out with the assistance of skilled professionals; instructors will deliver a briefing before a team of specialists prepares the paraglider.

Is Paragliding in Pokhara Suitable for You?

  • Paragliding in Pokhara is the perfect choice if you want to feel like a bird and see everything shrink beneath you.
  • Try paragliding if you want an adrenaline rush! Both novices and experienced may enjoy this thrilling sport.
  • Paragliding in Pokhara is a good option if you want reliable thermals, simple take-off and landing locations, the security of a sizable lake, and stunning Himalayan vistas.
  • You may go paragliding in Nepal if adventurous activities thrill you.

Preparation for Paragliding in Pokhara, Nepal

You must confirm that you are using a licensed and registered business before you go paragliding. One must make sure that the business they select is insured. There is no assurance, despite some businesses' claims to the contrary. Therefore, it is important to pick a reliable business that will guarantee and provide insurance. Additionally, one must make sure they adhere to all of the pilot's directions and correctly tighten the harnesses and belts. Additionally, it's critical to maintain composure because panicking might worsen the situation. Give the pilot authority in any scenario because you can trust them to know what to do. Exhilarating and enthralling, paragliding in Pokhara is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Everyone should do it at least once in their lives, without a doubt.

Paragliding in Pokhara Cost 2024 and 2025

Paragliding in Pokhara Cost for Nepalese

In Pokhara, the cost of paragliding varies for residents of Nepal. Paragliding offers several advantages to Nepali natives, and the cost is also somewhat lower for them.

Nationalities DurationCost (NPR)

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Nepali20 to 30 Minutes7500 per person

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Nepal30 to 40 Minutes8500 per person

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Paragliding in Pokhara Nepal costs for Indian, Chinese, and SAARC

The price of paragliding differs depending on nationality. Companies that provide paragliding services offer varied prices to citizens of SAARC, China, and India. Typically, SAARC citizens and citizens of India/China pay the same price.

Nationalities DurationCost (USD)
Indian/Chinese/SAARC20 to 30 Minutes70 per person
Indian/Chinese/SAARC30 to 40 Minutes85 per person

Paragliding in Pokhara Sarangkot Cost for Other Nations

Foreigners, which includes nationalities other than Indian, Chinese, and SAARC nationals, pay a separate price for paragliding.

Nationalities DurationCost (USD)
Foreign20 to 30 Minutes85
Foreign30 to 40 Minutes100
Day to Day Itinerary
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The paragliding journey from Pokhara to Sarangkot will begin at your accommodation. You will be picked up from your hotel by our driver, and it will take 20 minutes to go from Pokhara to Sarangkot, where you will launch a paraglider. Sarangkot is a vantage point from where you can see three of the world's tallest mountains, including the nearly 8000-meter-tall Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manasalu. From Sarangkot, we provide 3 different types of tandem flights. You will land on the shore of Fewa Lake after a 30-minute flight and then be driven to your accommodation.

    Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

    Cost Includes
    • Pickup from hotel to Toripani (take off place )
    • landing place (landing pame) to the hotel
    • Half an hour flight
    • Photos and videos of your paragliding
    Cost Excludes
    • Lunch, drink
    • Any other items which are not mentioned above
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    Useful Info

    Green Valley Nepal Treks offers the following Paragliding Packages

    • Annapurna Panorama Flights

    You will go from Pokhara to Sarangkot, a viewpoint 2000 feet above Lakeside, in a 20-minute jeep ride. Three of the world's tallest mountains, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu, all towering above 8000 meters, are seen from here. Here, you can enjoy three different forms of tandem flights.

    • Phewa Tal View

    These 15-minute flights, which take off and land beside the Phewa Lake in Pokhara in the morning and late in the afternoon, give you a taste of aerial flying.

    • Cloudbuster

    The excitement of high flying is provided by this midday trip as you thermal over Sarangkot in the company of eagles and vultures. Between 30 and 1 hour are needed. Phewa Lake's shore will be where you land.

    • Cross-country

    You may experience flying from one valley to another with a cross-country paragliding program. We take you on a wonderful tour north of Pokhara into the major mountains using thermals, clouds, and birds as our guides. We attempt to return to Pokhara that afternoon by flying as long as we can.

    Paragliding in Pokhara Best Time, Season, Months

    As long as it isn't raining and the thermals are steady, one may go paragliding in Pokhara at any time of the year. Peak paragliding season in Pokhara falls between September and November and March and May, which is also the Nepali tourist season. Even though this is the typical paragliding season, if one can catch clear skies in July and August, when it monsoons, it would be the ideal time to go paragliding since the foliage is lush and the rivers are thundering from the rainfall. Some of the nicest vistas that are available when paragliding are rendered by this. However, before paragliding at any time of the year, especially during the monsoon season, one must make sure that there is no rain indicated in the weather forecast. The majority of businesses provide three flights each day, at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. The greatest time to go paragliding would be around 11:30 AM when the sun has been out for a while and the weather is ideal, providing you the best value for your money.

    Paragliding in Pokhara Difficulty Level

    The activity of paragliding is simple and fantastic for those who enjoy the adventure. Numerous tourists are drawn to the area every year by its breathtaking mountain scenery and awe-inspiring ambiance. If there is a rapid shift in the wind, the risk is greatest during takeoff and landing. Even if the possibility of this happening is quite minor, choosing a firm with a solid reputation and business insurance might help you feel more at peace. If you are a beginner and not a certified trained paraglider, a tandem flight completes your paragliding experience. Tandem flight refers to a flight with another person who is a qualified and certified paragliding pilot and who will help you accomplish your journey.

    Paragliding in Pokhara Travel Insurance

    Anyone who plans to partake in paragliding must get paragliding travel insurance. Risky sports like paragliding in Pokhara are typically not covered by travel insurance policies. Consequently, it is crucial to have a travel insurance policy that will cover such actions. For various athletic activities, certain travel insurance plans offer varying degrees of coverage. Make sure to buy the appropriate amount of hazardous sports insurance, which would cover paragliding. You might need to be taken to the closest hospital for appropriate care if you get an injury while paragliding. You will require travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation in this situation. Additionally, you could want insurance to pay for acute medical care, such as surgery, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. It may be exciting to enjoy the activity and have a fantastic time while flying through the skies like a bird if you get adventure travel insurance that provides suitable coverage for paragliding.

    Paragliding in Pokhara Guide and Safety Major

    Being psychologically prepared is essential since paragliding in Pokhara is not an easy hobby. This flying adventure will allow you to experience the heart of the Himalayas and create some exciting memories. So, if you're looking for adventure, you'll surely like it. And even if you don't enjoy taking on new challenges, you should be willing to attempt something different like paragliding. To ensure your safety and fantastic flying experience, we offer qualified and well-trained pilots. Decide what you want to do, commit to it, and reserve paragliding as part of the Pokhara package. Enjoy your journey while keeping the following points in mind.

    • Be sure to get a renowned and experienced instructor.
    • Always check to ensure that your equipment is functioning properly.
    • Choose the appropriate travel insurance plan for you.
    • Alcohol consumption shouldn't be done by the pilot before takeoff.
    • One should wear tight shoes since loose shoes or footwear may come off during a fight.
    • Only adults and children above the age of 12 are permitted.
    • Children between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years old.

    Paragliding in Pokhara Booking Procedure

    Many individuals are eager to have a thrilling paragliding flight in Pokhara right now. But the paragliding firm is only allowed a certain number of flights each day. We sincerely ask that you book and reserve your paragliding in advance in order to guarantee your spot. Booking your paragliding in Pokhara with us is quite simple. Follow the steps listed below to confirm your paragliding slot.

    • Step 1: For any information and to check our availability on your desired day, call us directly at +977-9841392186 or contact us via Viber or WhatsApp.
    • Step 2: Pay us 10% of the total booking amount to reserve your paragliding slot on your given date.
    • Step 3: Once you arrive in Pokhara, pay the sum that is still owed to us.
    • Step 4: Have fun during your paragliding flight.

    Paragliding Companies in Pokhara

    There are several organizations in Pokhara that provide and arrange paragliding activities for thrill-seekers. Among the well-known organizations are:

    • Blue Sky Paragliding:

    Born as a brainchild of two pilots, one Swiss and one Nepali, Blue Sky Paragliding is a registered company today. Their endeavor is to take paragliding to the best extent possible. Their team of 7 to 10 pilots offers courses of different levels where they intend for it to be true education. Moreover, as a further boost, this company is affiliated with an international organization Association of Professional Paragliding /instructors.

    • Sunrise Paragliding:

    The first paragliding firm in Nepal, with a team of experts and the country's first female and male paragliding pilots. The pilots are true pioneers in their industry; they are specialists in what they do and have in-depth knowledge of the surroundings. They are grateful to do what they are passionate about every day and enthusiastic about their profession. Additionally, it has a stellar safety record that eases customers' concerns.

    • Frontiers Paragliding:

    This firm provides a variety of rides and packages to fit everyone's preferences in the Annapurna area of Nepal, including tandem flights, acrobatic flights, cross-country trips, and flying excursions! They also provide training opportunities and have an educated workforce!

    What our travelers saysClient Reviews
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      Paragliding in Pokhara, Nepal, with Green Valley Nepal Treks

      It was a once-in-a-lifetime event for me to recently go paragliding in Pokhara, Nepal, with Green Valley Nepal Treks. The journey was exhilarating and relaxing at the same time, with stunning aerial views of the Himalayas and Phewa Lake. Due to the professionalism and expertise of the Green Valley Nepal Treks staff, I felt secure and at ease the whole flight. I would strongly suggest Green Valley Nepal Treks to anybody searching for an exciting adventure in Nepal because the entire trip was well-organized.

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      RobertMarch 10, 2023Mexico
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      Amazing Experience during Paragliding in Pokhara with Green Valley

      With Green Valley Nepal Treks, I recently went paragliding in Pokhara, Nepal, and it was an incredible experience. The Himalayas were spectacular, and the flight was quiet and uneventful. Green Valley Nepal Treks' personnel was knowledgeable and skilled, and they made sure I was secure and at ease the entire flight. From the pick-up at my hotel until the actual flight, everything was well-organized, and the crew was helpful and courteous. In conclusion, Green Valley Nepal Treks is an excellent choice for anybody wishing to enjoy the excitement of paragliding in Nepal.

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      RobinsonJanuary 05, 2023Spain
    FAQs
    • Since only pilots with international certificates are permitted to fly in the air, paragliding in Pokhara is safer. Your safety and comfort are taken care by pilots, who have far greater expertise. You can relax and enjoy in Pokhara's magnificent vistas without worrying.

    • Only adults and children above the age of 12 are permitted. Children between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years old.

    • In Pokhara, Nepal, there are no special criteria if you're a regular individual looking to go paragliding. For gliding, however, pilots must be licensed and have some flying experience.

    • Most pilots will do aerobatic maneuvers in the air based on a client's requirement and desire in exchange for an additional fee. In the past, paragliding in Pokhara was one of the most well-liked tourist attractions. However, the authorities have cautioned pilots not to perform any insane acrobatics in the air due to a surge in accidents and violations of safety regulations. So you may now enjoy adventure sports while taking in a panoramic view as you softly soar between points.

    • In Pokhara, the maximum weight for paragliding is 100 KG, and the lesser weight is not allowed. Additionally, we accept bookings for children who are at least 15 KG or 12 years old.

    • Sarangkot, the northern-western peak in the Pokhara valley, is where Pokhara paragliding takes off, and Pame, on the Shore of Phewa Lake, is where it lands.

    • The main safety measures include the passenger's health as well as the environment and the state of the paraglider. Therefore, the firms are well informed about both the passenger's safety and the glide itself. All required safety measures, such as insurance and operational viability, have been implemented.

    • For tandem paragliding, no prior experience is necessary. The pilot will do all the work, allowing you to sit back, unwind, and take in the breathtaking scenery. Sunrise Paragliding offers beginner classes to learn how to fly or advanced excursions if you have some prior paragliding experience if you are interested in trying to paraglide on your own.

    • The majority of businesses charge an extra price of about NPR 2,000 for photography and videography services. You are also permitted to carry a camera on the aircraft, but doing so is entirely at your own risk. Please make sure that your personal gadget can be safely fastened to your body if you choose to bring it. Not only will you lose your camera and all the images it contains if you drop it, but even a little object can be fatal if it falls from a tremendous height onto someone who is lying on the ground.

    • Paragliding is not suitable for pregnant women or those with asthma, epilepsy, osteoporosis, or heart disease. If you suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes, it is best to get your doctor’s advice before taking part in this sport. Additionally, if you have extreme fear of heights or a tendency to behave erratically when scared, perhaps paragliding is not for you, as it can put both you and your pilot in a dangerous situation.

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