Ultralight Aircraft

The ultra-light aircraft or power glider was introduced in Nepal in 1996, and we have been offering ultra-light aircraft service in Pokhara. If you believe you can fly and touch the sky, then this flight is a must. The spectacular view from high above will enthrall you. The flights take place from sunrise to 11 am and from 3 pm to the sunset everyday September through June. It has all the safety systems in case of any emergency. It can take off and land in a field or dirt road. It has two seats, one for the pilot and one for the passenger. It can be in air for hours.

 More Details:

1. Fly for fun:

Duration 15 minutes and speed 50-90 km an hour. The aircraft flies over Pokhara city, Phewa Lake, Sarangkot Hills at a speed of 50-90 km/hr. the maximum altitude gained is 5000 feet. This is for fun lovers.

2. Touch the Fishtail Mountain:

Duration 30 minutes and speed 90 km an hour. Without compromising with the safety, this flight takes you as close as possible to fishtail mountain.

3. Mountain Range Sky:

One hrs trip and speed may exceed up to 130 km per hour. This flight will take you ground the whole Annapurna Range. Altitude attained will be up to 12000 feet.

 Paragliding

Paragliding is relatively new adventure sport in Nepal, and can be truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for adventure seekers. We experience unparalleled scenic grandeur sharing airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, and kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungles, with a fantastic view of majestic Himalayas. For the last three years this activity has been in operation in Pokhara, and it now is an internationally recognized destination for free flight enthusiasts.

 Best time to fly

Gliding is a weather dependent sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best month being November and December. The topography and climate of Nepal also make it an ideal destinations for all levels of pilots- subtropical conditions provide plenty of thermal and combined with the long valleys common in Nepal, they produce perfect “cloud streets’ ideal for paragliders, inviting them to fly along with ‘sky highway’. The local climate, controlled by numerous lakes in the Pokhara valley, is unique, which makes it even better for the gliders.

 The best site for Paragliding

The main area for flying is in the Annapurna region, specially the Pokhara valley, situated at the foot of the Annapurna Himalaya. There are several sites around Phewa Lake but the most accessible and Popular is Sarnagkot. With the lake 700 m below, the mountains behind, and the unlimited potential and out and returns, Sarangkot has now become the most popular site for paragliding. We also find too many other sites around the valley but all need to be walked up. At 6000 ft, one just has to sit back with the qualified pilot who takes on an unforgettable journey. The national open paragliding championship is being held every year in January. This championship sees a gathering of international and domestic paragliders.

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