Paragliding over Pokhara is a sensory overload

Pokhara valley is the main spot for paragliding.

Take a tandem flight with one of the many pilots who launch off a 600-metre peak above Phewa Lake.

Once in the air, thermals carry you far above the valley floor to soar with great eagles and vultures.

Three of the world’s highest mountains - Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu - tower silently in the distance. The scenery is so overwhelming it is common to experience sensory overload and start yelling or laughing hysterically!

You can book a flight when you arrive in Pokhara at one of the many tourist agencies located along the lake front, but be quick – on a clear day flights book up fast.