Pokhara is known as the "Jewel in the Himalayas", a place of remarkable natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 825m above sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu (Capital of Nepal), the city is a Centre of Adventure. Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village in Kaski Gandaki Province. It is home to a Gurung museum and has one of the best views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre. Ghandruk, being only a 3-4 hours' drive from Pokhara, makes the place a great weekend break amidst the mountains. One could also start the Annapurna trek from the Annapurna region in Ghandruk.
Kickstart your Himalayan adventure with exhilarating activities in Pokhara—a lively lakeside city that offers the perfect blend of adventure options.
Paragliding in Pokhara
Many have described Pokhara as a haven for paragliders. There are various paragliding takeoff points in Pokhara and its surroundings. However, the best and most popular among them is Sarangkot Hill. The Sarangkot hill offers breathtaking views of some of the highest mountains in the world. Gliders take off from Sarangkot and land on the banks of Fewa Lake. Paragliding began in Pokhara, Nepal, in the 1990s. It has come a long way since. There are dozens of paragliding companies in Nepal, especially in Pokhara Valley, who make sure that you get the best paragliding experience
Paragliding not only provides you the opportunity to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the beautiful landscape, lush forests, crystal clear lakes, terraced farmlands and beautiful settlements, but it also offers you unrivalled views of mountains lining up across the country’s northern horizon.
Ultralight Flight
Humans have long wished to fly like birds. Ultralight flight is perhaps the closest they have come so far to flying like birds. Ultralight flight is yet another way of experiencing the beauty of Nepal. Ultralight flights are possibly the best way to enjoy the beauty of Pokhara - a city rich in natural attractions. Ultralight flights take off from Pokhara Airport and offer spectacular views of the lakes, mountains and villages. Each aircraft carries a pilot and one passenger.
Skydiving
The thrilling aerial sport of skydiving is now available in Nepal. Skydiving is operated in Pokhara, the tourism capital of Nepal, home to several adventure activities. Skydiving provides you with the ultimate thrill, pumping up your adrenaline. The scenic Pokhara Valley puts icing on the cake. Fly above the clouds, enjoy bird’s eye views of beautiful lakes, terraced fields and lush forests, and embrace the high Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. Enjoy all these in Pokhara. Skydiving was first tried in the Everest region. The same team is promoting skydiving in Pokhara. Flights take off from Pokhara Airport, and divers jump from a height of 9,000 to 11,000 feet above sea level. They then gradually glide down and enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and a bird’s eye view of Pokhara Valley before landing at Pame- 11 kilometers north of Fewa Lake. Though skydiving is operated throughout the world, skydiving in Pokhara is getting popular because of the view to die for as skydiving is not just about adrenaline rush but enjoying the views. Flights are operated by Airbus AS350 helicopters, and the jump is filmed from different angles to make your jump memorable.
Hot Air Balloon Ride in Pokhara
Hot-air balloon rides with enchanting views are a great way to start an exciting journey. Enjoy the excitement of floating in the sky, feeling the cool mountain wind in your hair as you look down upon the breathtaking views of the beautiful city of Pokhara, one of Nepal's most popular tourist destinations, along with the majestic mountain ranges. Whether you go up in the morning or evening, the mesmerizing sights of sunrise and sunset will provide you with an experience of your lifetime. The hot-air balloon flight takes you above Nepal's lake city, Pokhara and the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, and Lamjung Himal mountain ranges. The best months for a hot air balloon flight are September to May, which exclude the months of the monsoon season (June, July, and August).
Bungee Jumping
The only tower bungee jumping facility in Nepal is situated in Pokhara. The fact that adventurers get to jump off a tower makes bungee jumping in Pokhara a completely new experience compared to other bungee jumping facilities in Nepal, where people usually jump off a bridge. It is located at Hemja, only 20 20-minute drive away from the main city of Pokhara and situated at a height of about 70m over an artificial pond. Another bungee jumping spot near Pokhara is in Kushma, which is only 65 km from Pokhara. It can be reached within 2 hours from Pokhara. Kushma Bungee Jump is Nepal’s highest bungee and the world’s second-highest bungee Jump, which scales the height of 228 Meters. The Kushma Bungee jump spot is located on the border of Baglung and the Kushma district of Nepal. These two districts are connected by the 520-meter-long suspension bridge in the George of Kaligandaki river.