Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourists can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains such as Annapurna Massif, Fishtail Mountain, Dhaulagiri range, and Manaslu.
Sarangkot is only 5 km from Lake Side from Pokhara and highest viewpoint at 1592m high for Sunrise and Sunset view over the snowy peaks. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 minutes by a car ride to the top from Pokhara and then 45 minutes hike up to the main viewpoint.
Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. From Sarangkot, in the northern direction, we can see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side.
On the southern direction, the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. 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 gryphon vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalaya.
Paragliding is another adventurous activity being carried out in Nepal to amuse the visitors. There are various places suitable for organizing paragliding but Sarangkot (1592m) in Pokhara is the best among all.
We would go for at least 30 to 45-minute flight which would provide an exciting experience that would cherish for the rest of life. For those who want to find out what paragliding is all about, the pilot will explain and about it and teach its use so that it would be easy for anyone to control the glider.
October to April is the best period for paragliding in Nepal. It is one of the best ways to view Nepal and its Himalayan panorama by a short flight from Sarankot.
While on the flight, one can observe the glory of Annapurna range and beautiful landscape around Pokhara valley, virgin Mt; Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himal, Himchuli, Fewa Lake, Rice field, Rivers and settlements. Certainly, the flight gives anyone thrills with a great photographic opportunity.
Tandem Flight
Tandem flying involves a passenger flying with a pilot. Both have separate harnesses that are attached to each other and the wing. Paragliding harnesses are built for comfort and safety; they feel more like an armchair.
After take-off, the passengers just sit back, relax and enjoys the unfolding magnificent sceneries. Because Paragliders can foot launch and gently foot land again and are very portable we can take them anywhere and fly from most mountains in Nepal.
Cloud-Buster
This is midday flight gives you the thrill of a high flight as we thermal up above Sarangkot in the company of eagles and vultures. It's a 30-minute flight and we land by the lake.
Cross-Country
This is one hour flight offers you the chance to experience flying from one valley to another. Using thermals, clouds and birds to guide us, we take you on an unforgettable journey north of Pokhara towards the Annapurna mountain range.
Based on the weather conditions we fly as far as we can and aim to return to Pokhara same afternoon. A fly reaches an altitude of between 2500m to 3400m before returning Pokhara by air.