15–60 min options
Ultralight Flight to the Peaks
A tiny open aircraft, a pilot, and Machhapuchhre at eye level.
The closest thing to being a bird over the Annapurnas. Flights range from a 15-minute lake circuit to the full hour that flirts with the Fishtail itself.
Why you'll love it
- Fly at 12,000 ft among the peaks
- Morning slots for glassy air
- HD video included on longer flights
What's included
- Certified pilot / instructor
- All safety equipment & briefing
- Hotel pickup & drop in Lakeside
- Insurance for the activity
Not included
- Photo & video package (bookable on site)
- Personal expenses
Guides that cover this trip
Written by the people who run it — what the trail is like before you book.
Flying, falling and floating: Pokhara's adventure sports, honestly ratedParagliding, zipline, bungee, ultralight and white water — what each one is actually like, what it costs, and which ones are worth your money.7 min read →Tandem paragliding in Pokhara: everything before you step offThirty minutes over Phewa Lake from one of the best flying sites on earth — and the one place in the world where you can fly alongside a trained bird of prey.6 min read →Seeing the Annapurnas from the air: ultralight, mountain flight or helicopterThree very different ways to get level with an eight-thousander, at three very different prices. What each one actually shows you.6 min read →What the weather cancels, and what to do insteadFlying stops first, then the river, then almost nothing. A ranked list so you can plan a day that survives the forecast.5 min read →
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Rs 17,300 per person