This 2-hour Paragliding in Pokhara combines a guided day out with licensed leaders and a clear safety briefing before you start. You'll have time for the main activity, a simple lunch or snack stop, and the drive back to the city.
Tandem paragliding from Sarangkot above Pokhara puts you in a harness with a commercial pilot for 20 to 30 minutes over Phewa Lake and Machhapuchhre. Briefing and kit check happen on the hill before launch. Optional photo or video at the landing field records the flight if you want it.
Thermals and wind decide the exact slot. You land near the lake and can be back in town for lunch. You walk back into lakeside streets after landing, with the rest of the afternoon free in Pokhara.
Tandem flights launch from Sarangkot or lakeside sites around Pokhara when wind and thermals suit that sector. Briefings cover harness fit and launch commands.
Transport to the hill or launch zone is arranged when it is part of the trip, with time built in for equipment checks. Landing near the lake keeps the rest of the day in Pokhara.
Sturdy shoes and fitted clothing without loose scarves help at launch. Maximum weight limits apply for tandem pairs.
Insurance should name paragliding or air sports if you want activity cover beyond standard travel policies. Share your weight when you reserve so the tandem pairing stays within limits.
Bhagwat built this office after years on the trail, and the same Kathmandu team books your tandem slot with licensed Pokhara pilots rather than leaving you to walk up Sarangkot hoping for a spare wing. We'll collect you from a Lakeside hotel, drive the hill, and check wind before anyone clips in. If the morning is blown out, we hold for a later window or another day instead of forcing a launch.
Your pilot handles the run, the risers, and the landing so you can watch Phewa Lake and Machhapuchhre without managing the glider. Flights usually last twenty to thirty minutes when the air is stable. Photos and video are included, and we drop you back at Lakeside once the wing is packed.
Paragliding in Pokhara is one of the most popular and adventure experiences in Nepal. Pokhara is known as a city of serene lakes, verdant hills, and a panorama of Himalayan scenery, and paragliding is the best way to experience all this from a totally different angle.
This activity is an ideal combination of adventure, safety, and nature, with or without days of walking through the rough trails.
The paragliding starts at Sarangkot, a hilltoppoint with a height of approximately 1,600 meters / 5,250 feet. It offers a panoramic view of the Annapurna Mountain range and is one of the best takeoff points in the world for paragliding.
Here, you take off with an experienced pilot in the sky in a tandem arrangement, which needs no prior training or paragliding experience. All the technical aspects are managed by the pilot, which means that you can sit back and enjoy the flight.
Paragliding in Pokhara is one of the most popular and adventure experiences in Nepal. Pokhara is known as a city of serene lakes, verdant hills, and a panorama of Himalayan scenery, and paragliding is the best way to experience all this from a totally different angle.
This activity is an ideal combination of adventure, safety, and nature, with or without days of walking through the rough trails.
Tandem flights meet at Pokhara lakeside or Sarangkot when wind suits that launch. Transport to the hill is arranged when it is part of the trip.
Start times move with thermals; crews prefer a safe window over a fixed clock time. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Sturdy shoes, layered clothing, and sun protection suit most day trips from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Leave valuables at your hotel when possible.
Rain shells help in shoulder seasons even on short hikes. Briefings and equipment checks are part of the day rather than extra waiting time on the clock.
Hotel pickup or a meeting-point transfer applies only when transport is part of this trip. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Share your hotel name and flight times ahead of travel so drivers can plan around Kathmandu or Pokhara traffic. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Aviation and wind sports move to the next safe window when cloud, wind, or visibility is marginal. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
The team contacts you as early as possible with another slot rather than pushing marginal conditions. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
Plan about 2 hours door to door when transfers are included; shorter if you meet at the trailhead or airport. Door-to-door time includes transfers when transport is part of the trip.
Briefings and equipment checks are part of that window, not extra waiting time billed to you. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
No prior experience is required when pilots or guides control the technical parts of the activity. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Mention medical conditions when you reserve so the guide or pilot can advise on pace or participation before travel. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
Guided activity, safety equipment, and permits for the day are included when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
Meals, tips, personal insurance, and optional extras are paid separately unless they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
International flights, Nepal visa fees, and personal travel insurance are not covered. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Optional video, extra jumps, or premium transfers are paid locally or as add-ons when offered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Families join when children meet operator age and height rules for the specific activity. Tell us children’s ages when you reserve so the guide can confirm terrain and daily hours.
Share children’s ages when you reserve so the operator can confirm height and age rules for that activity. Tell us children’s ages when you reserve so the guide can confirm terrain and daily hours.
Thamel hotels or Tribhuvan airport transfers are common meeting points when included. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Exact meet times are confirmed once your date is set; allow buffer for Kathmandu or Pokhara traffic. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Comprehensive travel insurance that names your activity is essential before you travel. Medical evacuation and helicopter rescue should appear on your policy if you trek above 4,000 m.
Read policy wording before you fly so helicopter, jump, or river activities are named if you need that cover. Medical evacuation and helicopter rescue should appear on your policy if you trek above 4,000 m.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
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