Paragliding is an activity that offers experiences like no other. The best thing about it is that anyone can learn how to fly! Those new to the sport will be able to take a tandem flight with an experienced pilot. Your instructor will fix you to his / her harness and position you in the front. You will be attached to the parachute, which will be laid out on a grassy slope behind you. Your instructor will then tell you to run quickly down the slope. You will then take off into the air and start your flight; your instructor will steer the paragliding into thermals (patches of warm air) to gain height.While having paragliding trip, you will fly in the air like a bird along with the birds, floating above the picturesque village, monastery, temple, lake, or jungle and take beautiful snaps from high above in the ground.
Paragliding sport is available primarily in Annapurna region. The venue here in Nepal is regarded to be one of the best for flying after Switzerland. News reports show that Pokhara has been categorized as one of the five best locations for paragliding in the world, where you will fly from Sarangkot, the hilltop down the the Pokhara valley, take snaps of this picturesque valley, unparalleled scenarios of majestic mountains the crystal clear Phewa lake, the unique scenes of Annapurna mountains range. Therefore, if you are the adventure lover and wish to have paragliding, Kiwi Sherpa adventure trekking would heartily like to welcome you here in Nepal. Paragliding trip usually begins from November through February, whereas the November and December are regarded to be the best months for having paragliding, during the season, the sky is clear enough and weather is good and perfect time for taking snaps of beautiful scenes and sceneries.
Annapurna Panorama Flight
We take a 20 min jeep ride from Pokhara uphill to Sarangkot view point 2000ft above Lakeside. This is where we take off. From here we can see three highest mountains in the world. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, all over 8000m. We offer 3 types of tandem flights from here.
CROSS COUNTRY
This flight is designed to give you the chance to experience flying from one valley to another. Using thermals, clouds and birds to guide us, we take you on an unforgettable journey north of Pokhara towards the big mountains. We fly as long as we can and aim to return to Pokhara same afternoon. Flight time – 1 hour approx.
ACROBATIC FLYING
The biggest shot of adrenaline in the Himalayas! See what our world class acro pilots can do with a wing as you loop, spin and spiral through the air. Performing maneuvers called “Helicopter”, “SAT”, “Back-fly”, “Tumble” and “Wingover”. This 10-20 min flight will leave you breathless yet and an amazing experience of a lifetime.
What to bring
– hiking shoes
– Long trousers
– Gloves
– Sunglasses
– Few T-shirts
– Sweater
– A fleece jacket or a wind stoper jacket
– swimming costume (the Pewa lake in Pokhara is warm and clear and you’ll enjoy a deep between flights!)
Best time to fly in Nepal
The paragliding season in Nepal starts in September and ends in early June. But it is good all year still in July or August we get only 3-4 days non flying able. The best time to visit is mid Sept till April. The weather is consistent and therefore great for paragliding. July to September we fly almost every day…
Insurance
Ensure you are fully insured for paragliding and are covered for medical emergencies including repatriation.