Paragliding in Nepal

Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure seeker. 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. Gliding is a weather dependent sports and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. The takes off point for these flights is Sarankot (1592m.), which also offers prime views of Fewa lake and mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies are clear) and the landing is by the Fewa lake. No previous experience is required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing before launching.

Paragliding suggested itinerary !!

Day 01

Arrival at Kathmandu:

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu / Bhaktapur. After time to get refreshed, and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

After breakfast, you are ready to do sightseeing tour in 4 major places in Kathmandu - Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), Baudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu durbar squire. We begin today's sightseeing tour with a visit to Swayambhunath a 2500-year old site where, it is believed, the Radiant Lotus of the valley-mythology, settled when the water was drained by Manjushree, the god of Wisdom. The 5 Dyane Buddha's attended by their consorts are enshrined at the base of the stupa and then continue our journey to Baudhanath it is the world’s largest stupa and of Tibetan Buddhist Culture in Nepal. After Baudhanath your next spot is The Pashupatinath Temple stands along the side of Bagmati River. It is the holiest Temple for Hindus. This temple only allowed Hindus people to enter. Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, is also a site for Hindu cremation place and you can see the death body is burning by fire. During the festival Shiva Ratri, temple crowed by devotees. Afternoon visit Kathmandu Durbar squire, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter, Shiva Parbati Temple, Machhendra Bahal-holy place for the Buddhists and Hindus, Temple House of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living goddess. Walk around the local bazaars then drive to Hotel.

Day 03

Flight or drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu

Drive to Pokhara via through the Trishuli River and Marsayandi River. Transfer to hotel in the evening we will explore in lake side area and talk about next day programs.

Day 04

Hiking to Sarangkot (1590m)

Day 05

Paragliding tour.

Day 06

Drive or fly back to Pokhara

Sight seeing around Pokhara on this day you will see the most important place on Pokhara.

Day 07

Back to Kathmandu by Drive or Flights

Fly or drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 08

Final departure

Drop you in Kathmandu International Airport onward your final destination.

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