Paragliding

Pokhara has gained a reputation as one of the best flying sites in the South Asia for over 15 years. Its popularity has taken it to a different level with a yearly paragliding competition held in Pokhara, where paragliders from all over the world come to take part. A paragliding flight, which normally lasts for an hour, begins from a high point on the side of Sarangkot hill and land on the landing zone in Lakeside. You can experience on of the most spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Macchapucchare, Manasulu, Fewa Lake and the whole valley.

Micro Light (Power Glider)

Among many things to do in Pokhara, Power gliding has gained keen interest and attention among the tourists and the local people alike. For those who love to fly high in the skies, it is one of the ways u can enjoy the bird’s eye view of the splendid Himalayas and the whole Pokhara valley, with a thrilling flight in a micro light or power gliders. The power gliders can fly up to a height of 15,000 feet and cruise at almost 120 kilometers an hour. With popularity increasing there are several flight route to choose from and enjoy the scenic view of the mountains, lakes and the valley flying up like a bird.

Pokhara

Pokhara valley extends, in the 'Oriental Realm', between the north parallels of 250 7’ and 280 10' and east meridians of 83050' and 84050'. Situated in the mountainous region of the southern Himalayas and trapped between the higher Himalayas in the north and Mahabharat range in the south, it occupies central position in the country. It valley spreads mainly over Kaski district and covers small portions of Tanahun and Syangja district from Pokhara, Tibetan border to the north is 72 kilometers and Indian border to the south is 78 kilometers. Within a small area the elevation ranges nearly from 500 meters to 3,000 meters in the Pokhara valley.

Shanti Stupa

The pagoda is a massive Buddhist stupa and is situated on top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara city. You can get there by crossing the lake by boat and then hiking up the hill.

Matepani Gumba

There is a splendid Buddhist Monastry on the top of the small forested hill above Matepani east of Mahendra pool. It overlooks a large section of the Pokhara city and once there on find oneself lost in time amid the chanting Ramas, there colossal guardian images of the Buddha accompanying two other gurus and a prayer house with exquisitely carved columns and friezes.