Nepal offers skydiving above one of the world's most spectacular landscapes. Tandem skydiving from a light aircraft over the Pokhara Valley – with Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and dozens of other Himalayan peaks visible in all directions from 15,000 feet – is one of the most extraordinary skydiving experiences available anywhere in the world. Pokhara is consistently rated among the top skydiving destinations globally for its combination of altitude, mountain scale and visual drama.
You jump attached to a certified tandem master with your own parachute harness. No previous experience is required. The freefall phase lasts approximately 45–60 seconds at terminal velocity; the parachute phase takes 4–5 further minutes with the full Annapurna panorama visible throughout the descent. Everest skydiving operations departing from the Lukla airport area also operate seasonally for experienced skydivers. Both programmes operate primarily October–November and February–May when weather conditions are stable.
The Pokhara Skydive is a eight- day package, that includes 3-2 Solo/Tandem Jumps, accommodation, sightseeing tours and air and surface transfers (Kathmandu – Pokhara), plus rafting on the challenging rapids of Trishuli River. Entries are open for solo as well as tandem jump. If you want the thrill of the event but don’t want to experience solo skydiving or you have friends or family members joining you, we offer a ‘Holiday Package’ that includes one Tandem Jump and one Tandem Paragliding within the same Boogie Package.
Sample Itinerary for Pokhara Skydive Adventure:
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
Day 02 - Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Drive to Trishuli, White Water Rafting- Drive to Pokhara
Day 04 - Sightseeing in Pokhara – Drop Zone familiarization and briefing.
Day 05 - Jump Day
Day 06 - Jump Day
Day 07 - Jump Day
Day 08 - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 09 - Departure
Everest Skydive is considered as one of most Elite Adventure Holidays in the world and therefore, remains a dream event for many Adventure Seekers who want to fill their limitless passion-pit with extraordinary zeal and thrill. Dropping off from a AS350 B3 helicopter from the height of 23000ft and landing at Syangboche Airport (12340ft) and at Amadablam Basecamp (15000ft) is undeniably the highest commercial aerial event in the world.
CNN News Channel has ranked it as No. 8 out of 50 best Adventure Events organized throughout the world under the heading, “Try before you die” events. The adrenaline rush you get from the freefall, the eye-feasting view of the picturesque Sherpa settlement with the back drop of world’s highest peak Mt. Everest, along with other equally petrifying sister peaks, and the whole alpine experience can be a lifetime achievement.
Following the success of Everest Skydive (2008), it’s being continued annually in October/November. A total of Three Hundred Forty Nine jumps from worldwide have tried Everest Skydive with Solo or Tandem attempts since then. There have been 283 Solo Jumps and 66 Tandems till date.
Sample Itinerary for Everest Skydive Adventure:
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu / Transfer to Hotel
Day 02 - Sightseeing and familiarization in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Fly to Lukla (2900m) / Trek to Phakding (2656m)
Day 04 - Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05 - Rest Day in Namche (3450m) – Meet and Brief
Day 06 - Trek to Syangboche (3810m) – Dropzone Briefing
Day 07 - Jump Day
Day 08 - Jump Day
Day 09 - Jump Day
Day 10 - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 11 - Depart Kathmandu
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