7 Ways to Go Paragliding in Pokhara

1.Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $88Our pick

You’ll leave your Pokhara hotel by private van, complete a short form, and ride to Toripani for a tandem paragliding flight with a professional pilot. Expect lake views, Annapurna foothill scenery, free photos and videos, and a return transfer from the landing point. Waiting time can vary.

“The gliding itself. Downside.we sat in the sun for almost 2 hours waiting our turn. It's a good experience, if you want to overcome your fear of heights. Visibility was not great due to fires in the area.”

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2.Pokhara: Adventure Paragliding Trip with Photos and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 30 min

Fly tandem from Sarangkot above Pokhara Valley with a professional English-speaking pilot. You get about 30 minutes in the air, views toward Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, hotel pickup and drop-off, plus photos and video. The flight depends on weather, and sunglasses and a jacket make the ride more comfortable.

“We loved it, so beautiful and exiting. Very well organaised and we felt safe all the way trough it. I would definetly recommend this activity.”

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3.Paragliding at Sarangkot Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $80

Meet your pilot in Pokhara, ride up to Sarangkot, and spend about 30 minutes in a tandem paraglider above Phewa Lake. Your pilot handles the controls while you take in the Himalayas. Hotel pickup is offered from Lakeside, and photos and video are provided after the flight. Pilot Nairobi is one name associated with the operation.

“Fantastic time! My partner and I went on the tandem paragliding trip and had a blast. Nairobi was an awesome pilot and they were quick to respond to messages via what’s app”

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4.Pokhara: Paragliding Adventure with Photos and Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 3 hours · from $86

You’ll ride from Lakeside to Sarangkot for a tandem paraglide over Pokhara, Phewa Lake, forests, and villages. An English-speaking pilot handles the canopy while you enjoy roughly 30 minutes in the air. Pickup, return transport, insurance, photos, and video are included. Bring a light jacket and keep luggage small.

“A very nice activity to do in Pokhara. Everything is well organised. It was my first time paragliding, but it definitely won’t be my last.”

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5.Pokhara: Half Day Upper Seti Rafting & Paragliding adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $45Best value

You’ll fly above Phewa Lake with a professional pilot, then raft the Upper Seti’s Class III and IV rapids with an English-speaking guide. Pickup covers Lakeside, Pokhara Airport, and the wider valley. The private 4 to 6 hour combo includes transport, gear, snacks, viewpoint tickets, and photos and videos.

“The paraglider pilots were very friendly and very skilled. As a former paraglider pilot I could admire their skills in a crowded and thermic sky. The rafting crew were great fun and everyone enjoyed a laugh. There were a few spills, but no real danger at all. The swimmers thoroughly enjoyed their dips in the river. The water was running at a good Grade 3.”

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6.Paragliding at Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $88

Fly tandem from Kaski Kot above Pokhara, with Himalayan peaks, Fewa Lake, Hemja Valley, and Pokhara Valley below. A trained pilot handles the wing while you enjoy the ride. The outing includes a safety briefing, hotel pickup and return, plus GoPro photos and video. Pilots named by customers include Rabi Rana and Yam.

“I was there on January and that feelings was awesome and I really enjoyed that moment and I was thankful for my pilot rabi rana thanks again.🌸🌸”

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7.Pokhara: 30-Minute Tandem Paraglide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Fly tandem from Sarangkot above Pokhara, Phewa Lake, monasteries, fields, and the Annapurna range. Your English-speaking pilot handles the flight while you enjoy 25 to 30 minutes in the air. Hotel pickup, return transfer, insurance, and flight photos and video are included. Bring a windbreaker and free phone storage.

“We zouden om 11u opgepikt worden bij ons hotel, maar dit was niet het geval. Na enkele smsen met de verantwoordelijke is er uiteindelijk toch iemand ons komen oppikken. Ook het vervoer om terug naar het hotel te gaan was veel te laat op de bestemming. Het paragliden zelf was wel leuk, een avontuur.”

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