Ultralight Flight in Pokhara
Trip Facts
Overview
Ultralight Flight in Pokhara - Overview
An ultralight is a two-seater microlight aircraft with an open cockpit: just you, the pilot and the wind. Taking off from Pokhara airport, you fly over Phewa Lake, the World Peace Pagoda and Sarangkot, and on longer flights head up the valley toward the south face of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range.
Flight options
- 15 minutes – Phewa Lake, Peace Pagoda and Pokhara city.
- 30 minutes – adds Sarangkot and a closer mountain view.
- 60 minutes – flies toward Machhapuchhre and Annapurna.
- 90 minutes – the closest approach to the Annapurna massif.
Itinerary
Transfer from your hotel to Pokhara airport, check-in and safety briefing. Flight of your chosen length with the pilot pointing out lakes, villages and peaks. Return transfer to your hotel. Morning slots offer the clearest mountain views.
- Altitude: 3000
- Accommodation: -
- Meals: -
Our Costs
Cost Includes
- Ultralight flight of the selected duration with experienced pilot.
- Airport taxes and hotel transfers in Pokhara.
- Helmet, headset and safety briefing.
Cost Excludes
- Pokhara hotel and meals.
- Photo and video package from the operator (optional, paid on the spot).
- Travel insurance and personal expenses.
- Tips.
FAQ's
Flights are operated by a licensed air operator with trained pilots and regular aircraft maintenance.
From September to June. Flights stop during the monsoon.
Each aircraft carries one passenger and one pilot; groups fly in separate aircraft at the same time.
Usually around 100 kg per passenger. Please tell us your weight when booking.
Yes, but secure your phone or camera with a strap. A GoPro video package is usually available.