Parasailing in Pokhara: Tandem Flight with Himalayan Views

Fly wing-tip-to-wing-tip with mountain eagles over snow-capped peaks.

Tandem parasailing in Pokhara takes you airborne from Sarangkot ridge with a certified pilot, soaring 15 to 30 minutes over Fewa Lake and the Annapurna Range. Private hotel pickup and landing on the lakeshore are included, along with GoPro footage of your flight. You choose the pace: a smooth photographic cruise or acrobatic spirals tailored to your comfort.

The experience

The flight starts on the ground. A private vehicle picks you up from your Lakeside hotel and winds up to Sarangkot, the takeoff ridge where thermals rise off the valley. Your pilot fits your harness, walks you through the safety briefing, and then you step forward into the mountain breeze. Within seconds you're airborne, hunting the same thermal currents the wild Himalayan eagles use to climb.

For 15 to 30 minutes you're weightless in the sky, the emerald water of Fewa Lake directly below and the snow-capped Annapurna Range and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) filling the horizon. The flight is customized to what you want: a peaceful, smooth glide for photos, or heart-racing acrobatic spirals if your pilot reads you as ready for them. Either way, you're seeing Pokhara from the one vantage point that reshapes how you understand the valley.

The landing is controlled and smooth, right on the lakeshore. A private ride takes you back to your hotel, and your GoPro photos and video, captured during the flight, come with you. All transport, fees and taxes are included in the price.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return transport.
• all fees and taxes.
• GoPro photos and video from your flight.
• professional pilot and safety briefing.
• harness and all flight equipment.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:45 and 12:45

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AgesAdult (25 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 90 years) · Youth (18 to 24 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 70

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Cloudbase Paragliding Nepal

Is this one for you?Choose the smooth photographic cruise if you want steady views and clear footage. Choose acrobatics if you're comfortable with rolls and spirals. The flight duration, 15 to 30 minutes, depends on thermal conditions, so a longer window in your day gives the pilot more room to find lift and extend your time in the air.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 24 years); Child (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long am I actually in the air on this parasailing flight?

You spend 15 to 30 minutes airborne, depending on the thermal conditions and the pace you choose with your pilot.

What are Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna Range, and will I really see them from the air?

Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) is a sacred peak visible from Pokhara, and the Annapurna Range is the snow-capped massif that dominates the northern horizon. From altitude, both fill your view directly in front of you during the flight.

Do I need any experience to parasail, or is this for first-time flyers?

This is a tandem flight with a certified pilot who handles all the flying. You need no experience. The flight is built for first-time flyers, families, and anyone curious about the sport.

What happens if I want acrobatics instead of a smooth flight?

You can choose the pace with your pilot before takeoff. If you want heart-racing spirals and rolls, your certified pilot will deliver them. If you prefer a peaceful, smooth cruise for photos, that's what you get.

Will I get photos and video from my flight?

Yes, GoPro photos and video are captured during your flight and included with your booking.

Where exactly do I take off and land?

You take off from Sarangkot ridge, the mountain takeoff point above Pokhara where thermals rise. You land on the lakeshore near Fewa Lake, and a private vehicle brings you back to your hotel.