Ultralight Flight over the Himalayas

Ultralight Flight over the Himalayas

After being picked up from your hotel in Pokhara, you'll head over to the airport, where you'll get kitted out in your flight jumpsuit, helmet and the rest of the gear you'll need for this incredible experience. Ready to fly over the Himalaya mountain range in an ultralight aircraft? Each microlight aeroplane has a capacity for just two people: your English-speaking pilot and you as passenger! Throughout your flight, your pilot will keep you entertained with interesting details about the spectacular mountains and valleys that you'll soar over. 

Your ultralight flight over Pokhara will come to end after touching back down in the city's airport. You'll then be dropped off at your hotel.

Route options

When making your reservation, you'll have the choice between three different ultralight flight routes.

15 minute flight

The perfect introduction to microlight aircrafts if you've never experienced them before! This ultralight flight over Pokhara doesn't just fly over the Nepalese city, but also gives you bird's eye views of Phewa Lake, Sarangkot Hill and the Buddhist temples nestled in the foothills of the majestic Annapurna Massif, part of the Himalaya mountain range.

• 15 minute flight route

30 minute flight

Soaring at a speed of approximately 90 km per hour (55 mph), you'll fly over the imposing peak of Machhapuchhre, one of the mountains that forms part of the dramatic Annapurna Massif. Machhapuchhre is actually off limits to climbers to preserve its beauty, so this is a unique opportunity to see it! During your thirty-minute flight over the Pokhara valley, you'll also spot a Tibetan-style campsite and the tiny town of Lamachaur.

• 30 minute flight route

60 minute flight

If the first two options don't satisfy your need to fly over the incredible sights of Nepal, this is the experience for you! This hour-long ultralight flight will take you over the Annapurna Massif to an altitude of 3,500 metres (12,000 feet) above sea level. Gliding over the breathtakingly beautiful mountain landscapes, you'll enjoy unparalleled views of the peaks of Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and Manasalu. You'll have the Himalayas at your feet!

• 60 minute flight route

Who can enjoy the flight?

• Passengers must not weigh more than 110 kg (242 lbs).
• Children between 8 and 17 years old must have written consent from their parent or legal guardian to be able to fly.
• Children under 8 years old are not permitted on this activity.

Top tips

We recommend booking your Ultralight Flight from Pokhara as far in advance as possible, so that, in the case that weather conditions demand a change of date, your activity can be rearranged for an alternative day with better visibility.