Paragliding
flights launch from Sarangkot, about 30 minutes drive from Pokhara. There are
three flight times a day, depending on season and weather - 10:30am, 12pm and
2pm. The best flying time is around midday, when the thermals have become
active and the flight the most enjoyable.
The 30-minute
flight provides an initial adrenaline rush before a surprisingly calm glide
back to earth. Floating above Phewa Lake and the surrounding mountains (with
views to the Annapurna Range in the distance!) is wonderfully picturesque.
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