Sarangkot
📍 Western Region , Gandaki Zone · Nearest city: Pokhara (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1438 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
28.24360, 83.95150Takeoff orientations
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
There are several take-offs by the side of the road that climbs from Pokhara to Sarangkot, follow the paragliders and birds. Expect many tandems and solo pilots during tourist season.
Rules and notes
Please remember to pick up your civil aviation permit (50 usd + 2 passport photographs) at the AIRPORT on arrival, valid for 2 weeks.
Pilot comments
One off the more scenic place to fly front off the Annapurna. Easy, thermal every day. Good place for acro and cross country. Many different companies offer paragliding. Too many to list them all.
Nearby sites
Toripani (16) · Mandredhunga (17) · Diki Danda (16) · Galem (3) · Korchon (7) · Mardi Himal - High Camp (19)