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Soar above Phewa Lake with a certified tandem instructor and capture Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from the air. These 30–45 minute flights combine calm thermals, lakeside landings and professional photos and video.
Soar above Phewa Lake with a certified tandem instructor and capture Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from the air. These 30–45 minute flights combine calm thermals, lakeside landings and professional photos and video.
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Operated by AM Travels and Tours · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
A cool morning lifts off above Pokhara as the valley exhales mist and sunlight catches the Annapurna range. From the launch slope — typically Sarangkot, around 1,400–1,600 m — a tandem paraglider eases into a steady thermal and the city, Phewa Lake and the jagged silhouettes of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri unfold below.
easy.
3 hours (total); 30–45 minutes in air.
Minimal overall fitness required; able to run 5–10 steps for takeoff and accept brief impact at landing
Tandem flight time is typically 30–45 minutes depending on weather and thermals; the full experience including transfer and briefing takes about three hours.
No—tandem flights are designed for first-timers; certified instructors control the glider while passengers enjoy the view.
Operators commonly enforce weight limits for safety—confirm with the provider when booking; extreme obesity or recent major surgery may disqualify passengers.
Most operators include professional photos and an in-flight video as part of the package; confirm file delivery method (digital download or transfer) before flying.
Pokhara developed as a trading crossroads between mountain villages and the Terai plains; the valley’s open flanks and favorable wind patterns made it an early center for mountain sports and paragliding since the 1990s.
Pilots and operators emphasize landing-zone management and reduced noise over sensitive shoreline areas; visitors should avoid littering and follow local instructions to minimize impact.
AM Travels and Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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