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@ Sarangkot Paragliding, POKHARA people enjoying paragliding (21/aug./2009) Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City (Nepali: पोखरा उपमहानगरपालिका Pokhara Up-Mahanagarpalika) is a city of close to 200000 inhabitants in central Nepal located at 28.25°N, 83.99°E, 198 km west of Kathmandu. It is the third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Biratnagar. It is the Headquarters of Kaski District, Gandaki Zone and the Western Development Region. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country

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Nepal, Pokhara 2008

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Paragliding in Pokhara, Nepal down from Sarangkot hill. First try. Due to absence of hot turmoils was short and mild. I did successful second fly next day with breathtaking acrobatics , the video will be available soon later .

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Maya Devi Village is a family run restaurant, guest house and avtivity center based in Pokhara, Nepal. It is named after Buddha’s mother and was constructed in a traditional style to blend in with its location in the foothills of the Nepal Himalaya. Maya Devi was purchased in 2003 by three Englishmen, Scott Mason, Adam Hill and Graham Saunders-Griffiths, since when it has been expanded and developed true to its original theme. While maintaining the traditional design, each of the lodges has been extensively renovated and extended including the construction of bathrooms, second floor bedrooms and terraces. It is now home to an increasing number, with the original Englishmen, their families and a growing collection of birds of prey. Run as a small guest house and offering tasty food in its restaurant, Maya Devi is set amongst verdant fields along the shores of Phewa Tal. It offers secluded boutique accommodation throughout the year in traditional round houses, providing a hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Lakeside. Maya Devi Village is managed by Bhuphal and Bagwati Gurung (pictured above), with a little help from their two children Yukesh and Joya.

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Short paragliding trip to Pokhara that ended up being a thermalling course or ParaPro 3 equivalent (Dec 2009), aso first time i was flying amongst the clouds. Take off spot is Sarangkot and landing zone Maya Devi where most people would land, beginners get a different location. At this point, I only had 25-30 flights so stil relatively beginner though I have alot of hours through ridge soaring in Bali. Music is Breathe by Midge Ure, on of my all time favourite song.

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My first paragliding flight, over Pokhara, Nepal.

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ネパールの「Sirkot」というエリアで、クロカンキャンプをしてきました。 段々畑とヒマラヤの景色が素晴らしかったです♪ レポートはこちらです↓ plaza.rakuten.co.jp

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ネパールのポカラにある「サランコット」というエリアで飛んできました。 ７０００～８０００ｍ級のヒマラヤを眺めつつのフライトは最高です！ レポートはこちらです↓ plaza.rakuten.co.jp

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Paragliding in Nepal: A Paraglider is a foot-launched, ram-air, aerofoil canopy which flies with the energy of wind, gravity and pilot’s power to steer. It descends due to gravity and ascends due to air pressure. With the help of air pressure, pilot decides when and where to fly, soar, dive and eventually land it safely. Adventure seekers seek depths and space where ever they can find. In Nepal, you have breathtaking depth of 700 meter or higher for the unparalleled Shangri-La that lies beneath the Himalayan range offering a scenic ecstasy of the valleys and lush green jungles combined with an infinitive visibility of the crisp clear Himalayas all around you, all ready to add another dimension in your flight adrenal. Best Time ? November, December and January are the best three months for Paragliding in Nepal. Superb weather and excellent mountain visibility can be expected during those months. Best location for para gliding is the Annapurna region, also known as the arms of Pokhara valley. Locations around the Phewa Lake are also popular, one such is the Sarangkot hill which provides breath-taking views above the Pokhara city. With nothing to carry, and with a Nepali paragliding instructor, you can take the following popular courses or if you decide to do it on your own, just add the ownership/rent cost of paraglide, transportation cost and any tourism fees as charged by Nepal Tourism Ministry. How much will it cost ? (a) Fewa Lake View: View the lake and mountains from …

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