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Awe-inspiring Nepal is nestled between India (North) and Tibet (South). The best area to fly is the Pokhara Valley, in the Annapurna Region.Pokhara, the 2nd largest city, sits beside its beautiful lake and stares at the towering mountains above, of which 3 peaks reach over 8000m. The weather conditions are perfect for flying, consistent and gentle. The view is awesome, few meters above the take-off you can see the Annapurnas, Machapuchare, Daulaghiri, Manaslu and many others smaller pics! Perfect weather conditions for beginners to accro pilot. Here we fly almost every day, except during the mooson season (from june to august).
Flying permit :
Normal fly restriction near airport , specially Katmandou and Pokara .
€55 have to be pay to the Civil Aviation Autority of Nepal to have autorisation to fly in Nepal for 1 month
€37 complementary 15 days
€10 for the Nepal Airsport Association ( 1 year validity)
Best time to fly in Nepal
The paragliding season in Nepal starts in October and ends in early May. The best time to visit is October through April. The weather is consistent and therefore great for paragliding. For more information about paragliding opportunities or general travel in Nepal, drop us a line at info@paragliding-nepal.com.
Weather conditions in Nepal
Max temp Min temp flying conditions October 27c 16c very good November 23c 12c very good December 20c 8c very good January 20c 5c very good February 23c 8c very very good March 29c 15c very very good April 32c 16c very good
Visa
You can get your visa either from any Nepalese embassy.
However the easiest way is to get your visa either at your arrival at Kathmandu airport or at the Nepaly boarder (if you are coming from india by bus). 2 ID photos and 30 $ cash are required for a two months visa.
You can extend your visa either in Kathmandu or Pokhara. You will have to pay the equivalent of 30 US $, in nepalese rupees and will need one ID photo. Each year, you can stay a maximum of 5 months in Nepal.
Swiss consulate
Bleicherweg 33
Post Box 8027 Zurich
Tel : 0041-1-2014515
Fax: 0041-1-2014435
France consulat
Bis Allée des soupirs, Boite postale
31005 Toulouse Cedex 6
Tel 335 6132 9122 Fax 331 4737 0174
Belgium consulat
B-2018 Antwerpen
Tel : 0032(03)2308800
Canada consulat
Box 33, 200 bay Street, 32nd Floor, Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Immunisations and first aid kit
Immunizations:
No immunizations are required but the following are recommended: poliomyelitis, diphtheria and tetanus, typhoid. One can complete them by vaccines against rabies and hepatitis A and B.
First aid kit:
Here are the main things which can be useful
Iodine tablets, tincture or crystals for water purification, analgesics, antidiarrhoeal, intestinal disinfectants, antibiotics, antiseptic, eye drops, bandages, coetaneous antiseptics, waterproof tape, adhesive pads, cotton swabs, skin applications (burn, sunburn, bites or stings)...
Money
With a credit card (visa card or master card) you can get Nepalese Rupees from ATM's in Katmandu or Pokhara.
You can easely change euros and US dollars, either cash or traveler checks in any bank or money changer offices (Grindlays Bank takes 1% commission).
Change in April 2008
1 US Dollar = 64 Nepalese Rupees
1 euro = 100 Nepalese Rupees
Equipment
Main equipment
- hiking shoes
- long trousers
- gloves
- sunglasses
- few T-shirts
- sweater
- a fleece jacket or a wind stoper jacket
- swiming costume (the Pewa lake in Pokhara is warm and clear and you'll enjoy a deep between flights!)
For expeditions and cross country courses
- a sleeping bag
- a frontal lamp or an electric torch
- a down jacketAll the above items can be purchased in Pokhara or Kathmandu at a good price. Most of the equipment you will find will be fake but the quality will be still good enough.