Paragliding in Nepal
Paragliding fly over sky in Nepal gives an opportunity for aerial view of the Himalayas. A 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 Himalaya. Pokhara, the beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna Mountains offers paragliding services. Best season is from October through April. There are various deals for the paragliding veterans and novices. Three-day introduction course is offered to beginners while tandem flights where one can fly with instructor are offered. Nepal forms a rectangle on the southern slopes of the Himalaya and is without exception, the most stunning country imaginable.
Places For paragliding
Paragliding in Pokhara
Flying up into the sky and experiencing the picturesque view of the pristine lakes, snow-capped mountains and Pokhara is one of Nepal’s best places for paragliding. The adventure junkies can choose flights along with the experienced pilots.
Chapakharka
The other destination for paragliding in Nepal is Chapakharka. See the blue sky in Kathmandu’s Chapakharka as you take off from 2100 meters above sea level. The place is surrounded by greenery and will take in widely spread foliage and pollution-free air to breathe in. It is the most beautiful take off site in Kathmandu which is located at 2100m from sea level. This area is cool with green hills and a wide variety of vegetation and birds. It is a pollution free spot with good wind inflation to fly. It is just 13 km far from Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu.
Kot Danda
Similarly, Kot Danda is one of Nepal’s best paragliding spots. The Kot Danda valley, which is also a picturesque paragliding place, is another exotic place in Kathmandu valley. This place is 12 km away from the international airport of Nepal. Apart from being the perfect spot for thermal navigation, this area is also bless with the finest views of lush green vegetation and birds.
Phulchowki
Phulchowki is another hotspot in Nepal paragliding sector. This place is famous as Nepal’s flower valley. The most interesting fact is, Phulchowki is the highest greenery-hill that makes the flight even more adventurous. This is one of the famous mountain peaks surrounding the Kathmandu Valley. But it is an excellent spot for risk-takers to paraglide and climb to the top.
