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Lift off from a ridge outside Kathmandu and glide above city spires, terraced slopes and Himalayan horizons. This tandem paragliding experience offers 15–25 minutes of flight with an experienced pilot and round-trip transfers from Thamel.
Lift off from a ridge outside Kathmandu and glide above city spires, terraced slopes and Himalayan horizons. This tandem paragliding experience offers 15–25 minutes of flight with an experienced pilot and round-trip transfers from Thamel.
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Operated by Travel Pinto · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
On a sun-creased ridge above Kathmandu, colorful canopies bloom against a sky that feels close enough to touch. Pilots strap in, prayer flags snap in the wind, and the valley unrolls below—terraced fields, winding rivers, stupa domes and the distant serrated line of the high Himalaya, including a chance view of Everest on a clear day.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderate fitness for short uphill approaches to takeoff and safe landing; riders should be able to stand and walk short distances.
The airborne portion is usually 15–25 minutes; the total excursion including transfers and briefing runs about 2–3 hours.
Yes—flights are tandem with an experienced international or local pilot; no prior flying skill is required.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious heart or spinal conditions; maximum weight is generally 100 kg—declare any medical issues when booking.
Operators may cancel for bad weather; the listed policy is final sale with weather-related cancellations handled per operator terms—confirm before booking.
Kathmandu Valley has been inhabited for millennia with Newar city-states and Buddhist and Hindu stupas visible from the air; paragliding became popular here in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as adventure tourism grew.
Choose operators who follow weight limits, avoid flying in sensitive bird-breeding seasons, and carry out all waste—respect for local neighborhoods and airspace reduces impact.
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