Ultra Light Aircraft

Ultra light Aircraft

Ultra-Light Aircraft operate from Pokhara and offer spectacular views of the lakes, mountains and villages located in a unique blend of both mountains, deepest valley in the world and plateau area featuring two 8000m giants Annapurna and Dhalagiri. While flying over the Pokhara valley, you will be mesmerised with the scenic beauty of both the Himalayas and the most famous lake of Nepal, Phewa Tal. The flight is truly a unique experience of a journey through nature. The stunning and dramatic views of the trip can be a life changing experience.

Flights operate from Pokhara airport from September through June, when the weather is perfect and take place every day from sunrise till 11am and from 3pm till sunset. Ultra-Light aircrafts are operated by Avia Club Nepal.

Aircrafts: The aircrafts are manufactured in Russia and are powered by Rotax engines. The operational speed ranges from 50 km/hr to 130 km/hr. The high aerodynamic design focused on safety allows this delta wing aircraft to perform long flights even with the engine turned off. The aircraft is equipped with a ballistic parachute system, which enables the aircraft a safe landing in case of emergency.

Fight Duration: The flight can be booked for duration of 15min, 30min or 1hr.

15 minutes Flight: Our shortest flight takes you over the city of Pokhara, Fewa lake, near Sarangkot hill, over the Buddha monastery and the south side of the city. This short flight will give you a panoramic view of the whole Annapurna Range with a view of another 8000 meter peak - Dhaulagiri, in the distance. Appeals to flyers on a budget or for those who have a plane to catch for Kathmandu.

30 Minute flight: This flight of medium duration, takes you slightly higher and further. You'll fly over the Tibetan refugee camp and as far as Lamachour, on the northern part of the valley. The view is simply superb.

1 hour flight: A truly memorable addition to any trip to Nepal. We take you over the city of Pokhara, Fewa Lake, near Sarangkot hill, over the Buddhist monastery on the south side of the city, as well as the Tibetan refugee camp and past Lamachour to the north. The view is simply superb. You fly at an altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level and you go very close to Fish Tail peak and enter the Seti valley, itself a hidden remote valley.