Paragliding in Pokhara - 1 Day

The 20 to 30 minute tandem flight from Sarangkot costs USD 105 per person, the same for one person or a group. That includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Pokhara, a licensed pilot, insurance for the flight, and GoPro photos and video of your flight. A longer 45 to 60 minute Cross Country flight is an extra USD 40 per person.

You spend about 20–30 minutes in the air over Phewa Lake, depending on the wind and thermals on the day. The activity itself is a one-day outing, so allow time for the short drive up to the Sarangkot take-off point, the safety briefing and the landing near the lakeside.

No experience is needed — you fly tandem with a licensed pilot who handles take-off, steering and landing while you simply sit back and enjoy the view. The grade is Easy, so first-timers and nervous flyers are very welcome.

Yes — you fly strapped into a tandem harness with a licensed, experienced pilot who controls the whole flight. Paragliding always depends on the weather, so flights only go ahead in safe, clear conditions and may be rescheduled if winds are unsuitable. Ask us about the operator’s current safety standards and equipment when you book.

Spring and autumn are the best times to fly in Pokhara, when skies are clearest and the mountain views are at their sharpest. Mornings usually give the calmest air and the best Annapurna and Machhapuchhre views, so we aim for an early clear-weather slot.

Yes — on a clear spring or autumn morning you can see Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and the Annapurna range as you fly, with Phewa Lake and Pokhara city spread out below. Sarangkot is one of the few places where you launch with an 8,000m massif on the horizon, which is what makes this flight special.

Weight and age limits do apply for tandem paragliding, and they can change with the operator and conditions, so please ask us for the current limits before you book. Tell us the passenger’s age and approximate weight when you enquire and we’ll confirm straight away whether the flight can go ahead.

The flight reaches a maximum altitude of around 1,600m / 5,249ft, launching from the Sarangkot ridge above Pokhara and gliding down towards Phewa Lake. This is a low-altitude activity, so there is no risk of altitude sickness.

The package covers the 20 to 30 minute tandem flight from Sarangkot with a licensed pilot from our partner paragliding company in Pokhara, the safety briefing and all flying equipment, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Pokhara, insurance for the flight, and GoPro photos and video. Meals and personal expenses are not included. You can upgrade to a 45 to 60 minute Cross Country flight for USD 40 more.

Very little fitness is required — the grade is Easy and you spend the flight seated in a harness rather than walking or climbing. You only need to take a few quick steps at take-off and landing as the pilot guides you; if you have a medical condition, please let us know in advance.

Wear comfortable clothes, closed trainers or walking shoes and a light layer, as it is cooler on the Sarangkot ridge and in the air. Bring sunglasses and a motion-sickness remedy if you are prone to it — we’ll confirm the morning meeting time and anything else to bring when you book.

Yes — most pilots can film your flight on a camera pole, capturing you with the Annapurna backdrop and Phewa Lake below. Photos and video are usually an optional add-on rather than automatically included, so tell us if you’d like them and we’ll add them to your quote.

Yes. This trip runs from one person and there is no single supplement. The price is USD 105 per person whatever the group size. We never merge private bookings, so you only share the day with other guests if you choose to join a fixed departure.

A 10% deposit through our website secures your date and you pay the balance in US dollars or euros when you arrive in Nepal: cash has no fee and cards carry a 3.5% bank charge. With 72 hours' notice we move your date free of charge to any day within a year. The deposit itself is not refunded if you cancel. If we or the operator cancel, for weather or anything else, you get your money back, less taxes, bank and card charges, and any money already spent on your behalf.

Most nationalities get a Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or the land borders: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days, payable in cash. Bring a passport valid for six months and one passport photo. A few nationalities must apply in advance, so check with the Nepal embassy nearest you if you are unsure, and ask us if you want a hand.

Paragliding needs clear air and steady wind, so on a cloudy or gusty morning the pilots wait, and if it does not improve the flight is called off for the day. When that happens we move you to the next available slot, which is why we advise booking the flight early in your Pokhara stay rather than on your last morning. If there is no slot left before you leave Pokhara, you are refunded, less taxes, bank and card charges, and any money already spent on your behalf. Nobody flies in bad weather to keep a booking.