Blue Sky Paragliding Pokhara
A Pokhara flying school with an office in Lakeside, working the Sarangkot ridge above Phewa Lake, one of the cheapest reliable tandem destinations anywhere. Flights start with a jeep ride to the launch, then a glide over the lake with the Annapurna wall and Machhapuchhre on the skyline, and a landing beside the water. Besides tandems the school runs pilot training, which is why its staff are pilots first and salespeople second.
Autumn and spring bring the steadiest thermals, and morning flights often share a thermal with hawks and vultures. Monsoon months are effectively closed, and winter haze from the plains can dull the mountain view. Passengers who want a longer cross country style flight should ask about the extended option when booking, since the standard ride ends fairly quickly on a weak day.
Address: Lakeside, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Pros
- Low prices for a full mountain flight
- Annapurna and Machhapuchhre on the horizon
- Flying school, not a resale agency
- Jeep transfer to Sarangkot included
- Long soaring flights in good conditions
Cons
- Monsoon season closes most of the summer
- Winter haze can hide the mountains
- Landing zone busy with many operators
- Short flight when thermals are weak
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