General Overview
Paragliding in Nepal is one of the most popular sport in tourism. This is approved from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and Nepal air sports Association as well. We have different courses of paragliding:
1) Experience the ultimate high, learn to fly yourself:
Paragliding offers 3 stages to become a pilot. They follow the Para-Pro syllabus; this is set out the Federation Aeronautique International (FAI) the governing body for all air sports worldwide. All instructors are world class highly experienced and complete professional.
During these courses you will be under instruction using 2 way radios. Building upon each successfully completed task you quickly progress to higher and longer flights. Due to exceptional weather conditions in Nepal, we can complete the task needed to get your license far quicker than in less predictable climates. The satisfaction of controlling your own aircraft by harnessing the elements is enormous.
2) Tandem Flying Adventures:
Tendem 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. After takeoff the passenger just sits back, relaxes adn takes in the epic scenery. Even taking pictures is not a problem. Because paragliders can foot launch and gently foot land again and are very portable. We can take them anywhere and fly from most mountains in Nepal.
3) Annapurna Panorama Flights.
It take a 20 minutes jeep drive from Pokhara to Sarangkot the view point 2000 ft. above lakeside. From here you can see three of the highest mountains in the world, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Manasulu all over 8000 m. We offer three types of tandem flights from here.
3.1) Cloud Buster
This is midday flight gives you the thrill of high flights as well thermal up above Sarangkot in the company of Eagles and Vultures (30 min). This will land by the lake.
3.2) 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 unforgettable journey north of Pokhara towards the big mountains. Condition allowing us we fly as far as we can and aim to return to Pokhara (approximately an hour flight).
3.3) Acrobatic Flying:
The biggest shot of adrenaline in the Himalayas!
This is with the favor and experience of world class acro pilots with a wing as you loop, spin and spiral through the air. Performing maneuvers called “SAT", "Wingover" and “Helicopter".
This 20 min, flight will leave you breathless!!!
Paragliding in Nepal is one of the busiest adventure on Nepal tourism which be done round the year depends up on the weather condition for short time.