Paragliding
A tandem flight with an experienced pilot, from the Toripani hilltop just up the road down to the shore of Phewa Lake.
- Duration
- 20–30 minutes in the air
- Takes off from
- Toripani, 2.5 km from us
- Minimum age
- 5 years
- Price
- NPR 8,500per person
- Drop from the take-off to the lake
- 800 mDrop from the take-off to the lake
- In the air
- 20–30 minIn the air
- From our lodge to the take-off
- 2.5 kmFrom our lodge to the take-off
Sarangkot is often called one of the best paragliding spots in the world (Studentsfare, Tripsavvy). You fly with the Annapurna range behind you, and the drop from the take-off at about 1,600 m to the lake at about 800 m makes for stable thermals and gentle winds.
The flight is only available in tandem with an experienced pilot, and lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Your pilot films it on a GoPro, so you get photos and a video to keep.
From the hilltop to the lake
- Toripani1,600 m · Take-off
- Phewa Lake800 m · Landing
- Around 11 am
Ride to the take-off
On clear days, gliders launch from the Toripani hilltop, 2.5 km from the lodge.
- Take-off
Briefing, then off the hill
You fly tandem with an experienced pilot.
- 20–30 min
The flight
Over the valley with the Annapurnas behind you.
- Landing
Down by Phewa Lake
The lake shore makes a big, safe landing spot. Then a free ride to Lakeside.
Toripani, just up the road
The take-off point is a hilltop in the village of Toripani, just 2.5 km from Superview Lodge. Every morning around 11 on a clear day, gliders launch from here towards the banks of Phewa Lake.
The lake balances the thermals and gives a large, safe landing spot on its shore.
What's included
Included
- Tandem flight with an experienced pilot
- Transport to the take-off point
- Transport from the landing to Lakeside
- Photos and a video from your pilot's GoPro
Good to know
- Minimum age
- 5 years
- Weight limit
- 100 kg (220 lb)
- Weather
- Flights go on clear days, usually from around 11 am
