Mardi Himal - High Camp
📍 Western Region , Dhawalagiri Zone · Nearest city: Chitre (17 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3535 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
28.43290, 83.86760Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Located at 3550m ASL in the high camp of the Mardi Himal (a 5555m high Nepali trekking peak), this is a hike and fly take off that requires previous planning and typically a 2-day hike. As such, it is not frequently flown, however a few flights are done from this site every year, as can be seen in online databases like Leonardo or XContest.org.
Nearby sites
Korchon (7) · Mandredhunga (17) · Toripani (16) · Diki Danda (16) · Galem (3) · Sarangkot (14)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.