Paragliding in Kathmandu with hotel pickup and Drop From 80 kg to 90 kg weight
ID: GYG751440-O-1213869
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
30 min.
Description
Paragliding in Shankapur, Kathmandu, offers an exhilarating experience with breathtaking views and a sense of adventure.
The Launch site is just 25 kilometers from Tribhuvan International Airport, ensuring easy access for customers. You will enjoy a scenic one-hour drive, admiring the landscapes, valleys, rivers, ancient and agricultural fields. Upon arrival , customers receive a comprehensive safety briefing where instructors explain the basic of paragliding. Safety protocols, and what to expect during the flight. Customers are fitted with essential gear, including harness and helmet. Customers meet their tandem pilot who will guide them throughout the experience.Basic training exercises on the ground help customers get comfortable with the take off and landing procedures. Instructor performs final safety. He checks on all equipment to ensure everything is secure.With the pilot's guidance , customers run down a slope until the parachute catches the wind and lift them off the ground. Customers enjoy panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley, lush green landscapes and distant Himalayan peaks. Flight last from 15 to 30minutes. For added excitement , pilots may perform gentle aerial maneuvers if the customer is comfortable with it. It offers the option to capture the experience with onboard cameras. The pilot guides the paraglider to smooth descent towards the designated landing area. Customers experience a gentle landing usually in an open-field .After landing to the bottom of a safe flight,you will be driven back to the top which will take around 30 minutes. While moving towards the top you will observe the lifestyle and culture of the people residing there. After that transportation takes customers back to their place .
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of paragliding with breathtaking views of the Himalayas
- Fly with certified and experienced pilot trained by ARPI
- Easy access to the launch site,just 25 km from Tribhuvan International airport
- witness the local life style and culture on your return drive
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.