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Paragliding Resumes in Godavari

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Paragliding Resumes in Godavari
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February 12: Kathmandu Paragliding and Hang Gliding Private Limited has resumed its operation in Godavari after three and a half years.

 Paragliding, an adventurous flying sport, was halted in Godavari after the 2015 earthquake. It finally  resumed operation again from the start of 2019.

 According to Narayan Aryal, managing director of Kathmandu Paragliding and Hang Gliding Private Limited, the company resumed its commercial flights from the start of 2019.

He informed that the company currently owns six gliders and can operate 25 regular flights in normal weather condition.

Aryal added that the company’s paragliding flights take place in Chapakharka, Godavari offering a magnificent view of the Langtang mountain range along with view of cities including Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur from an altitude range of 2100-3200 meters above the sea level.  

The paragliding company aims to make adventure sport easily accessible to the locals of Kathmandu valley and also to promote the local tourism of Godavari. 

The adventure sport company informed New Business Age that it is offering both solo and tandem flights for the interested individuals at Rs 8000 for Nepalis and Rs 11,300 for foreign citizens along with video and photos. The company also offers pick and drop facilities with additional charges.

The head office of Kathmandu Paragliding is situated in Godavari just 13 km away from country’s sole international airport.

 

 

 

 

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