Paragliding in Nepal (Pokhara) - 1 Day
Paragliding in Pokhara is one of top places in the world to experience flying. Using Sarangkot as a take off area gliders get incredible views of city.
Trip Highlights
- Scenic view of Phewa lake and the beautiful Pokhara city.
- Aerial view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range.
- Best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, and kites.
Trip Overview
Paragliding in Nepal gives an opportunity for an aerial view of the Himalayan ranges. This trip will take you over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. Pokhara, the beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna Mountains, offers paragliding services. The best season is from October through April.
You will be picked up in a private tourist vehicle usually in the morning time to the site at Sarangkot from where you can see three of the highest mountains in the world, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manasalu, all over 8000 m. Then, you will be ready to fly in the sky with a qualified pilot. Your pilot will guide you to the thermals during your flight.
Along the way, you can also notice and enjoy the wild birds of prey, including the huge Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vultures, Golden Eagles, many species of falcon, and numerous kites, who will join you in your flight.
The Paragliding trip goes for 20-30 mins and 40-60 mins (you can choose as per your interest).
Flight Cost:
For 20-30 mins flight: USD 100 per person
For 40-60 mins flight: USD 135 per person
Note
This trip is suitable before and after your trips especially if your itinerary consists of a stay at Pokhara. You can also extend your trip to include paragliding in your spare days. It is suggested you discuss this at the time of your booking so we can arrange it as per your schedule. The pick-up time in the morning will be informed to you a day before. Please note that pick-ups and drop-offs are only done if your hotel is located lakeside. Else, an extra amount will be charged.
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Price Includes
- Pick up & drops by tourist vehicle from hotel
- All permits and entrance fees for paragliding
- Photo and video of your flight (which will be provided to you via E-mail)
- The required number of ground staff during the tour like Driver, Helpers etc.
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
- Tourist service charges
Price Excludes
- Items of personal Interest
- Tips for hostess and driver. (Tipping is expected).
- Any expenses other than the Price Include section
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What makes this trip different ?
Our CSI with Sambhav Nepal
Ace the Himalaya supports the communities that make tourism in Nepal possible. Since 2007, we have partnered with Sambhav Nepal a local NGO, founded by our MD & CEO Prem Khatry, supporting education, health, women’s empowerment, disaster relief, and community volunteer programs.
Sambhav Nepal Major Works (Till October 2026)
- Supported 25,000+ students in Gorkha District community schools with winter clothing, school bags, and other supplies.
- Established and supported 10 health laboratories, benefiting 230,000+ people.
- Empowered 8,000+ women through cultural promotion and livelihood development projects.
- Provided 13 ambulances and served as a frontline responder during the 2015 earthquake, COVID-19, floods, landslides, and other disasters.
- Supported 34+ students in pursuing PCL-level higher education.
- Built or supported 75+ houses for earthquake-affected households, and rebuilt school buildings and hostels benefiting 4,500+ students.
Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
- Ace the Himalaya is one of the few Travelife Certified companies in Nepal. Our treks are socially and environmentally conscious, leaving the lowest possible impact in the Himalayas.
- On most of our treks, we provide filtered water wherever running water is available, helping reduce single-use plastic bottle waste in the mountains.
- Trekkers are given garbage bags during treks to carry out their waste and keep the trails clean.
- About 80% of our staff are natives of the regions where our trips are organized. This helps local communities, supports small businesses, and promotes regional culture and ways of life.
