Ultra Light Flight in Nepal

At a glance

Ultra light aircraft was introduced in Nepal in 1996 and has been offering tours in and around Pokhara valley from Pokhara airport. Because of the proximity of the mountains and the scenic lake, Pokhara is suitably chosen for this activity as the trip shares airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. For those who wish to fly like birds and view the beauty of the world from a height, Ultra Light Aircraft is a formidable option. The flights are operated in the morning from sunrise till 11am and from 3pm till sunset in the months from September till June. The speed of the aircraft ranges from 50 to 130 kilometers per hour depending on wind direction and speed. It can even take off and land in a field or on a dirt road. The aircraft seats two; a passenger and a pilot only.