Pokhara Express Pack 1 Day
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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The perfect short & sweet combination day trip!Β The best half day rafting in Nepal followed by a tandem paragliding flight above Pokhara.Β Both adventures awarded with mountain views and no limit of fresh air and adrenaline!
Upper Seti Rafting 9am β 12:30pm
Only 30 minutes from Pokharaβs Lakeside, this short and sweet rafting adventure offers 1 Β½ hours of non-stop adrenaline filled class III+/IV rapids. With fantastic Annapurna mountain views, crystal clear Himalayan whitewater and a beautiful gorge decorated with a suspension bridge and prayer flags β rafting the Upper Seti River is the ultimate half day trip in Nepal.
A simple packed lunch will be provided before you are picked up by the Paragliding team for the next step of your adventure.
Paragliding 1pm +
Its a 20 minute ride up the mountain to Sarangkot, the famous viewpoint spot 900 meters above Lakeside. This is where you and your tandem pilot will launch to enjoy a 20 to 30 minute flight above the Pokhara valley enjoying views of Phewa lake, the Pokhara valley and with some luck the majestic Annapurna mountains.Β
What's Included
Rafting
- Professional English speaking licensed guides highly trained and safety certified to international standards in Whitewater River Guiding, Swift Water Rescue and Wilderness First Aid
- Professional safety kayakers
- International name brand ISO/CE certified rafting equipment including helmets, PFDs, paddles, splash jackets and wetsuits
- Lunch / drinking water
- Round trip transportation
- River permits
- Industry standard first aid kits
Paragliding
- 20 β 30 minute tandem paragliding flight with professional pilot
**upgrades to longer flights or parahawking flights are available** - Helmet
- Round trip transportation
What's NOT Included
Rafting
- Unrelated transportation, accommodation, visas, travel documents, departure taxes etc…
- Footwear
- Items of a personal nature including swimwear, towel and toiletries
- Insurance **we provide insurance for our crew – but participants must be properly insured through an emergency medical travel plan**
- Tips for guides **if you feel that our crew did a great job, you are invited but not obligated to offer a personal tip**
Paragliding
- Photos & videos **available at an extra charge**
What to Bring
Rafting
- Shorts / Β½ pants
- T-shirt
- Sport sandals or comfortable shoes that can get wet and will stay on your feet
- Swimwear
- Travel towel
- Sunscreen / sunscreen lip protection
- Water bottle
- A little cash for treats, tips and the occasional chance for photographs
Paragliding
- Shoes
- Long pants
- Wind breaker jacket
- Some cash for photo/video services
- Anti nausea medicine if you are prone to motion sickness
Map
Trip Departure Dates
- EVERYDAY – September through to June
TripΒ Details
DURATION:
1 day
CLASS:
III+ / IV
DEPART FROM:
Paddle Nepal Lakeside Center, Pokhara
9 am
RETURNS TO:
Paddle Nepal Lakeside Center, Pokhara
MEALS:
Simple packed lunch
SEASON:
Open:Β Oct. β JuneΒ
Best: Oct. β Dec. and March β May
PRICE:
$170 USD subject to paragliding price fluctuations
HOTEL KARUNA @ LAKESIDE
Our favorite place to stay in Pokhara
