There are now many companies offering paraglides in Pokhara. Some have been around for over a decade others have just started up. Some have brand new equipment others use older equipment. Most of the companies are highly competitive with their pricing. It is much cheaper to buy directly from a company than from a hotel or travel agent. Some of the companies with good feedback have been
Frontiers Paragliding
Sunrise Paragliding
Blue Sky Paragliding
For parahawking contact Scott Mason at Parahawking. This is where you get to fly alongside birds of prey – vegetarians will have to handle meat! Again there are many more companies out there in Pokhara. Many have international pilots and Nepalese pilots. Do make sure the company has qualified pilots and up to date safety certificates.
When to go Paragliding in Pokhara
Paragliding season is from September until June as the weather is reasonably stable. September until April are the peak months. Generally speaking though paragliding takes place every day of the year – weather permitting. There are air safety regulations in Nepal restricting paragliding to certain areas.
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