An ultralight is a small two-seat aircraft: you sit just behind the pilot with the wind on your face, and the whole of Pokhara, Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range open up around you. On a clear morning it is a very good way to see Machhapuchhre without walking for a week.
You choose how long to fly. Fifteen minutes takes you over the lake and the old town. Thirty minutes goes up towards Machhapuchhre. Sixty minutes gets you close to the Annapurna range, and ninety minutes is the long flight deep along the mountains.
We pick you up from your Lakeside hotel, take you to the airfield and bring you back. The flight runs only when the weather is safe, and the pilot makes that call on the day.
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The Pokhara Ultralight Flight (15, 30, 60 or 90 Minutes) with The Everest Holiday costs $150 (Budget), $220 (Standard), or $330 (Luxury) per person for the 1-day trip. Book with a 10% deposit; the balance is payable in Kathmandu.
Budget price by group size
Travellers in your group
Price per person
1 to 6
US$150
Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.
Pick-up from your Lakeside, Pokhara hotel to the airfield and back
Your 60-minute flight with a licensed pilot, flight insurance, VAT and airport charges
Helmet and headset, and a short safety briefing before take-off
Not included
Not included
Video and photos from the aircraft camera (add it when you book)
Hotel in Pokhara and transport to Pokhara
Meals and drinks
Tips
Wifi, hot showers, charging, heated blankets and anything else outside the room price, paid by you directly to the teahouse or hotel.
Add-ons and trip extensions
Flight videoUS$15 per person
Video of your flight from the aircraft camera, sent to you after you land. Choose 1 per person who wants a video.
Extend to a 90-minute flightUS$110 per person
Turns your 60-minute flight into the 90-minute flight deep along the Annapurna range. Choose 1 per person flying 90 minutes.
Dates
Your trek, your choice, your price. Choose the style that suits you. Book a private departure on any date with just your party, or join a fixed group departure and trek with fellow adventurers from around the world. Same routes, same guides, same quality — 3 comfort tiers on both options. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size (a couple pays less per pax than a solo trekker, 5+ pays less again) — the same tiers apply on both booking types.
Private departure
Any date you choose
Just your party + dedicated guide
3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size
Fixed group departure
Scheduled dates (see below)
Join other trekkers from around the world
3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size (same tier as Private)
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Peak season (Sep–Nov) — our guides book up fast. Get in touch 6–8 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.
Other dates
Need a different date? Other dates are available on request.Contact us or message Shreejan on WhatsApp.
Fixed departures are dates we have already committed to run. Your party still treks as its own private group with its own guide; we never merge bookings or add strangers, and solo trekkers are welcome on any date. Private departures on any other date you choose are also available. On both, the per-person price is set by the size of your own party.
Shreejan and Shamjhana plan every trek personally
Your hosts since 2016. Ask us anything; we reply within hours.
Morning flights usually have the clearest mountain views; afternoons can be hazy or windy.
Wear warm layers and closed shoes: it is cold at height even in a warm month.
If the weather stops the flight, we move you to the next safe slot or the next day at no extra cost.
Our three options: Budget is the 15-minute flight, Standard the 30-minute flight and Luxury the 60-minute flight. Add 90 minutes or video when you book.
Questions people ask
How much does an ultralight flight in Pokhara cost?
USD 150 per person for 15 minutes, USD 220 for 30 minutes and USD 330 for 60 minutes. The 90-minute flight is USD 440 (add it to the 60-minute option). Video is USD 15 extra. Lakeside hotel pick-up, insurance, VAT and airport charges are included.
Which flight should I choose?
If you want the mountains, choose 30 or 60 minutes: 15 minutes stays over the lake and town. Sixty minutes gets you close to the Annapurna range on a clear day.
When is the best time to fly?
October to March gives the clearest mountain views, and mornings are clearer than afternoons. Flights run from 06:30 to 11:00 and 15:00 to 17:00.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The pilot decides on the day. If it is not safe to fly, we move you to the next safe slot or the next day at no extra cost. If you cannot fly at all during your stay, we refund what you paid less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent.
Is there a weight or age limit?
Yes: up to 110 kg and 8 years or older. Tell us your weight when you book.
Can two of us fly together?
Each ultralight carries one guest with the pilot, so two people fly in two aircraft at the same time or one after the other.
Is it safe?
You fly with a licensed pilot on a certified aircraft, with a safety briefing, helmet and headset, and the flight only goes when the weather is safe. Insurance for the flight is included.
Do I need travel insurance?
The flight insurance is included. Your own travel insurance is still a good idea for your whole trip.
Is pick-up included?
Yes, from your hotel in the Lakeside area of Pokhara to the airfield and back.
Can I get photos or video?
Yes. Add video when you book (USD 15). It is filmed on the aircraft camera and sent to you after the flight.
How do I book and pay?
Choose your option and pay the 10% deposit on this page, and pay the balance in Pokhara in USD or EUR cash (no fee) or by card (3.5% bank charge). We cover the card fee on the deposit. The deposit is not refundable; you can move your flight free of charge to any date within one year with at least 72 hours' notice.
What should I wear?
Warm layers, a windproof jacket and closed shoes. It is cold at height, even when Pokhara is warm.
Secure payment by Himalayan Bank.
