Pokhara,
the lake city
Nepal's adventure capital sits on Phewa Lake under the Annapurna range. We fly from Pame Dropzone, twenty five minutes west of Lakeside, and land beside the water.
Getting here
Three easy ways
Fly from Kathmandu
Domestic flights to Pokhara run many times a day. Sit on the right for the mountains.
Tourist bus
Daily buses from Thamel along the Prithvi Highway and the Trishuli river.
Private car
Stop where you like on the way. Ask us and we will suggest a driver.
The dropzone
Easy from Lakeside
- Exit altitude13,000 ft above sea level
- Landing zonePame, beside Phewa Lake
- From LakesideAbout 25 minutes by road
- From Pokhara airportAbout 35 minutes by road
- AircraftBell Helicopter
- Loads per dayUp to 12 jumps
- Hotel pickupFree in Pokhara
- SpectatorsWelcome, free
Weather
If the sky
says no
We fly every month of the year, but only when the air is clear and the wind behaves. Leave a spare day in Pokhara if you can.
What happens if the weather turns on my date?
The chief instructor makes the call by 05:00 on jump day and we message you on WhatsApp straight away. If we cannot fly, you get two free reschedules to any other open date in the season. If we cannot fly you at all before the season closes, you get a full refund of everything you have paid.
How many times can I reschedule?
Twice for free when the weather is the reason. After that there is a small fee, because a held seat is a seat nobody else could book. If you want to move the date yourself rather than because of weather, tell us at least seventy two hours ahead and we will move it once at no cost.
What if I cancel?
More than seven days before your date, the deposit is refunded in full. Inside seven days the deposit is kept, because the seat is very hard to resell at that notice. If we cancel for any reason, you always get everything back.
Where to stay
Sleep close,
jump early
Lakeside
Cafés, gear shops and evenings on the water. Inside our free pickup area.
Pame, the quiet end of the lake
Guesthouses minutes from the dropzone. Wake up beside the landing area.
Sarangkot
Hilltop lodges with sunrise over the Annapurnas. Paragliders launch here too.
Checklist
What to bring
Pack light. We have the rest.
- Passport, or citizenship card for Nepali citizens
- Trainers with laces. Never sandals or slip ons.
- Comfortable trousers you can move and sit in.
- A light layer. It is around fifteen degrees colder at altitude.
- Leave loose jewellery and watches at the hotel.
- Glasses are fine. We give you goggles that fit over them.
- Your booking reference
Your seat above the Annapurnas
Pick a date and we will confirm your slot within 24 hours.