THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Launch from Sarangkot and glide over Phewa Lake with Annapurna’s peaks framing the ride. This tandem paragliding flight includes professional photos and video and is suitable for most travelers with basic mobility.
Launch from Sarangkot and glide over Phewa Lake with Annapurna’s peaks framing the ride. This tandem paragliding flight includes professional photos and video and is suitable for most travelers with basic mobility.
You stand on Sarangkot’s grassy lip as wind runs its fingers through the grass and the Annapurna range wakes gold along the horizon. A pilot checks lines, the harness hums with readiness, and then the hillside moves beneath you as the world tips into flight — Phewa Lake shrinking to a glassy mirror, terraced fields turning into patchwork, temples and villages laid out like a map.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Welcome Nepal Treks P.ltd · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
You stand on Sarangkot’s grassy lip as wind runs its fingers through the grass and the Annapurna range wakes gold along the horizon. A pilot checks lines, the harness hums with readiness, and then the hillside moves beneath you as the world tips into flight — Phewa Lake shrinking to a glassy mirror, terraced fields turning into patchwork, temples and villages laid out like a map.
Sarangkot has been a lookout for centuries; its prominence above Pokhara makes it a natural launch for modern paragliding, which arrived here as adventure tourism grew in the 1990s. The ridge sits on foothills carved by river erosion and uplift from the Himalaya’s tectonic drama, offering thermals that experienced pilots use to gain lift. Local culture — Gurung and Magar communities around the valley — is visible in small shrines and house clusters you’ll pass overhead.
Expect 20–40 minutes in the air on a tandem depending on conditions, with pilots narrating the approach and pointing out Fishtail (Machapuchare) and the Annapurna massif. Operators typically include photos and video taken from a chest- or helmet-mounted camera.
Practical guidance: arrive with good shoes for the short walk to launch, layer for chill on descent, and confirm pickup from Lakeside. Weight and medical restrictions can apply, so disclose health and weight at booking. Choose morning flights for calmer air and clearer views; mid-day thermals can lengthen the ride but add turbulence. Trust your pilot, keep hands away from risers, and bring a small pack for essentials — the sky does the rest.
When flown by certified pilots and licensed operators, tandem paragliding in Pokhara follows international safety practices; always check operator credentials and briefing content.
Yes—most operators enforce weight and health restrictions (commonly around 100–120 kg depending on pilot and equipment); disclose any spinal, heart or pregnancy concerns at booking.
Many packages include professional photos and video captured by the pilot; verify inclusion before booking if media is important to you.
Flights are typically postponed or canceled in adverse wind or rain; this operator’s policy allows full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure, and pilots will not launch in unsafe conditions.
Welcome Nepal Treks P.ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You stand on Sarangkot’s grassy lip as wind runs its fingers through the grass and the Annapurna range wakes gold along the horizon. A pilot checks lines, the harness hums with readiness, and then the hillside moves beneath you as the world tips into flight — Phewa Lake shrinking to a glassy mirror, terraced fields turning into patchwork, temples and villages laid out like a map.
You stand on Sarangkot’s grassy lip as wind runs its fingers through the grass and the Annapurna range wakes gold along the horizon. A pilot checks lines, the harness hums with readiness, and then the hillside moves beneath you as the world tips into flight — Phewa Lake shrinking to a glassy mirror, terraced fields turning into patchwork, temples and villages laid out like a map.
Sarangkot has been a lookout for centuries; its prominence above Pokhara makes it a natural launch for modern paragliding, which arrived here as adventure tourism grew in the 1990s. The ridge sits on foothills carved by river erosion and uplift from the Himalaya’s tectonic drama, offering thermals that experienced pilots use to gain lift. Local culture — Gurung and Magar communities around the valley — is visible in small shrines and house clusters you’ll pass overhead.
Expect 20–40 minutes in the air on a tandem depending on conditions, with pilots narrating the approach and pointing out Fishtail (Machapuchare) and the Annapurna massif. Operators typically include photos and video taken from a chest- or helmet-mounted camera.
Practical guidance: arrive with good shoes for the short walk to launch, layer for chill on descent, and confirm pickup from Lakeside. Weight and medical restrictions can apply, so disclose health and weight at booking. Choose morning flights for calmer air and clearer views; mid-day thermals can lengthen the ride but add turbulence. Trust your pilot, keep hands away from risers, and bring a small pack for essentials — the sky does the rest.