Zipline
One of the steepest ziplines in the world — 1,850 m from Sarangkot down to the Seti river, at over 100 km/h.
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- The ride
- About 2 minutes
- Ages
- 12–65
- From
- NPR 6,850per person
- Length of the line
- 1,850 mLength of the line
- Drop
- 600 m+Drop
- Top speed
- 100 km/h+Top speed
- The ride
- 2 minThe ride
HighGround Adventures' zipline in Sarangkot is billed as the steepest in the world: 1,850 m long, with a drop of over 600 m. The ride takes about two minutes, at more than 100 km/h.
You land in Yamdi, by the Tibetan camp on the banks of the Seti river, and the operator's van takes you on to Lakeside.
From Sarangkot down to the Seti river
- 15 min
Walk to the station
A short walk to the zipline station.
- Briefing
Get strapped in
A safety briefing about the ride.
- About 2 min
The ride
1,850 m down the line at over 100 km/h.
- Landing
Yamdi, by the Seti river
Next to the Tibetan camp.
- After
Drop-off to Lakeside
Free on the operator's van, which leaves a few times a day — or a taxi, at extra cost.
What's included, and what to bring
Included
- The zipline ride — about 2 minutes
- Drop-off to Lakeside, Pokhara (on the operator's van)
Extra cost
- Professional photos and videoComes with a Zip Flyer T-shirtNPR 1,500 per person
- Taxi instead of the shared vanAsk us
- Drop-off back to SarangkotAsk us
What to bring
- Modest, comfortable clothingNo skirts or dresses
- Closed shoesNo flip-flops
- Original photo IDPassport, ID card or driving licence
Good to know
- Age
- 12–65. Under 18s need a parent's consent, in person
- Weight
- 45–100 kg
- Height
- Taller than 130 cm
- Health
- In good health, not pregnant, and no current or recurring injuries
- On the day
- No alcohol, drugs or medicine that affects your judgement
You also need to be free from serious physical or mental conditions that would stop you completing the ride, and from any condition that needs immediate medical attention.
