Almost every adventure loving person’s fantasy is to conquer the Himalayan peaks in Nepal. Nepal offers everything to satisfy the cravings for adventure, from difficult hiking paths to kayaking and rafting across the flowing river bed. Paragliding, like these, is an adventurous activity that fascinates visitors who desire to fly over the skies.Paragliding is a competitive and recreational adventure activity involving the flight of paragliders, which are lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no solid main construction. The pilot is confined in a harness under a fabric wing made up of a huge number of linked baffled cells.The suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing, and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the exterior and each work are connected together to keep the wing in form.
Just imagine flying through the skies like a bird, and all you see when you keep looking down are the beauty of nature. The richness of breathtaking visuals, including beautiful valleys, snow-capped mountains, white streaming water streams, and more, makes paragliding in Nepal a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Many companies provide and organize paragliding activities in Nepal at numerous stunning take-off places for adventure seekers. The majority of the agencies provide training in and around Pokhara, which is a paragliding hotspot. Paragliding may not be a budget-friendly activity for everyone, but if you’re looking for a thrill, this is a must-do in Nepal. The cost of paragliding in Nepal varies due to the fact that costs are not set and might change depending on the season and also the location. Paragliding is a weather-dependent adventure activity, and the gliding season in Nepal runs from November to February. However, the months of November and December are the best for experiencing this exciting event.
We all know that Nepal in rich in natural scenic beauties. There are hundreds of places in Nepal that are worth praising for. Among them, there are some of the places that suits and satisfies the conditions needed for the adventure, paragliding. If you’ve the courage to swing through the sky like a bird, don’t miss out on these 6 sites in Nepal where you can go paragliding and witness the incomparable beauty of this natural dreamland on Earth.
Pokhara: Paragliding in Pokhara is not for everyone’s budget, and it is certainly not affordable. It is one of the top spots in the world to do skydiving, with some of the greatest views and paragliding opportunities. Pokhara is the location to go paragliding if you’ve ever wanted to try it out! Enjoy the excitement of paragliding in Pokhara, one of the greatest paragliding destinations in Nepal, and soar into the sky to see the breathtaking scenery of snow-capped mountains and clean lakes. Here in Pokhara, the adventure seekers may pick from tandem flights, fully certified paragliding courses, solo flights, and even the opportunity to fly with hawks, in addition to the expert pilots.
Bhedetar: Adventure sports are drawing a growing number of visitors and paragliders can be seen gliding across the sky in Dharan and its surroundings, such as Chinde, Danda, Gorkha Park, and Bhedetar,. Since October 2015, paragliding has been available for commercial use in State 1 in Bhedetar. The ‘Chhoti Morang’ takeoff point for the pioneer adventure sport is located on the southern slope of Bhedetar. The only hill station in State 1 that offers paragliding is Bhedetar. You must book your flight in advance through Dharan Sky Adventure Paragliding, which costs Rs. 6000 for Nepalese and Rs. 8000 for visitors.The flight takes off from 1250 meters above sea level and arrives in Dharan-14, Bijayapur, at 390 meters.Due to a lack of suitable infrastructure here, the Paragliding companies have requested that the government and local authorities should manage physical infrastructure and grow the adventure sport in Eastern Nepal.
Bandipur: Bandipur is another another famous paragliding location in Nepal that provides spectacular views. The Himalayas’ Manaslumountain, Ganesh Himal peak, and Annapurna massif are seen. Tandem flying is possible, so you can trust the pilot who will be flying with you even if this is your first time paragliding.You can choose between a relaxing scenery float and acrobatic tumbling. Make sure you’re wearing comfy shoes that grip your feet, as well as a warm jacket.
Phulchowki: Another popular paragliding destination in Nepal is Phulchowki. Phulchowki, also known as the Valley of Flowers in Nepal, is the tallest green hill from where adventure seekers may take off and glide over the skies while paragliding here.
Godawari: This location, located 10 kilometers between Patan and Kathmandu, is a heaven for adventure seekers. The Godavari is one of Nepal’s best paragliding destinations, where visitors may experience the excitement of flying across stunning landscape views amongst dense jungle.
KotDanda: KotDanda is one of Nepal’s best paragliding spots. The KotDanda valley, which is also a beautiful paragliding destination, is another hidden treasure inside Kathmandu. Apart from being the ideal area for thermal navigation, this location is also gifted with the best views of lush-green nature and birds. It is located 12 kilometers from Tribhuvan airport.
Chapakharka: While paragliding here in Chpakharka, as you take off at a height of 2100 meters above sea level in Kathmandu, you will be able to see the crystal clear sky. This location is surrounded by lush foliage and wide-spread vegetation, with clean air to breathe. This area, which is only 13 kilometers from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, is ideal for paragliding in Nepal.
So, before being late, grab the opportunity of being in such a beautiful place Nepal and have the thrilling adventure of paragliding here because Paragliding in Nepal will provide you with a beautiful view of Phewa Lake, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu, making it so well worth the effort. And if you are out of Nepal, schedule a vacation to Nepal, face your fears and take advantage of the chance to experience the thrill of paragliding in Nepal while taking in the breathtaking scenery, and have the best time of your life!
-Article written by: Saru Niraula for Land Nepal
