Paragliding Tours
Beautiful terrain to fly over
Our
10 day tours offer you a fantastic introduction to flying in the Nepal
Himalaya. Do not think that you have to be full on comp pilot to fly
here. The truth is that almost any level of experience will see you
equally enjoying the pilot friendly conditions that this unique
subtropical climate provides.
Club Pilot +25 hours will see you
thermalling easily in the company of the Himalayan Griffin Vultures.
The months we fly mean that there are no valley or prevailing winds and
the snow-clad giants are at their most pristine. Surprisingly, very
little walking is done on these tours. Just a short walk each morning
to Takeoff and then you let your wing do the work! The basic tour looks
something like this:
You will be met at the airport and spend a
night in Kathmandu before being flown to Pokhara aboard a Twin Otter
STOL aircraft. The views of the mountains during the flight are
incredible. The beautiful lakeside town of Pokhara, nestled at the foot
of the Annapurna massif, is dwarfed by 3 of the highest mountains in
the world.
Here we will introduce you to the Himalaya with a few
days flying spectacular sites around the valley and lake. From Pokhara
we set off on a 5 day paratrek with Sherpas to carry our equipment,
set-up camp and cook us some amazing food. So all you have to do is
relax and think of flying these incredible mountains. After dinner in
the mess tent, it is normal for the entire village to come and welcome
us in the traditional way, with a night of singing and dancing, under
the stars and around the camp fire. A fantastic way to end a days
flying.
On glide Flying over centuries of engineering
On the
way back to Kathmandu, we stop at Bandipur, a traditional Newari
village, to fly another couple of days. This site offers a great flying
experience, with stunning views of the Manasulu Himal. It is a thermic
dynamic site that allows for hours of easy flying but with an exciting
sense of exposure as you soar 1000m above the valley floor. A great way
to end the trip. The spectacular drive to the Kathmandu valley will
leave a lasting impression. The remarkable receptions from local
villages, the daily encounters with numerous species of vulture and
eagle, to the sheer spectacle of the vast Himalaya, all add up to a
unique flying experience.
PRICE: £685
Dates For 2009 - 2010 Season
Dec 29 > Jan 7
Feb 8 > Feb 17
Feb 20 > March 1
March 6 > March 15
Service Includes
- One way flight Kathmandu-Pokhara.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bandipur
- Minibus Pokhara - Bandipur - Kathmandu
- All other transport, taxis, buses.
- Trekking and flying permits
Service Excludes
- Return flight to Nepal.
- Insurance.
- Visa ($1/day).
- Food and beer.