Hot Air Ballooning In Nepal

April 25, 2019

If you are speculating to soar in the sky like an eagle with the inimitable bird’s eye views of the spectacular Himalayas and the rolling hills on the backdrop of the naturally beautiful city is really incredible. Hot Air Ballooning flight in Nepal are accessible only in two cities namely Pokhara and Kathmandu Valley. Recently opening Hot Air Ballooning spot in Nepal, has gained more popularity among national as well as international adventure enthusiast. This adventure activity will allow the most magnificent views of the Pokhara Valley and the stunning Himalayas ranges towering on the background. It is one of the best options to views the world highest peaks over 6,000m up and the views of the valley.

In Pokhara hot air ballooning flight operates two times a day in the morning and noon if the weather is in fever. In the monsoon season, it will be impossible to have two times flight. Himalayan Holyland Treks & Expedition will provide authentic and professional pilots and ground handling by a local specialist. Around an hour breathtaking flight will begin from the Dhampus and Landruk and it will land at the beautiful place called Hemja and in the river bank of Mardi Khola. These amazing hourly flights will provide you the rapturous as well as thrilling experience of flight in the sky over the snow capped mountains. The snow capped mountains and breathtaking sunrise can be visible with this hot air ballooning activity. As you fly in the cloud, you can see amazing views of the tranquil, and scenic views of Nepal and observed three thousand meters above the ground.

As we begin the hot air balloon flight from the Laurik hill, the most attractive scenic viewpoint in Pokhara. You can enjoy with the stunning Annapurna Ranges and famous its vicinity including Annapurna I 8,091m, Annapurna II 7,939m, Annapurna III 7,555m, Annapurna IV 7,525m, Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167m, Machhapuchhre 6,998m, Nilgiri 7,041m, Annapurna South 7,219m, and Lamjung Himal 6,988m. It is one of the mightiest highland spots where you can enjoy excellent sunrise and sunset over the stunning Himalaya. After thrilling around one-hour hot air balloon flight, we will drop down to the lakeside.

Up in the Sky

Experienced, well-trained, and certified pilot will fly the hot air balloon at the height of 3,000 meters with 12 passengers in a single flight. A pilot is certified by Federation Aeronautic International. Before going to flight, the time and route have to be approved by the Civil Aviation and during the flight, every flight should maintain close communication. Furthermore, the speed of flight should be maintained and don’t change its direction. The pilot should be careful about another aircraft movement in order to make a safe flight. In case of an emergency landing, an assistant pilot has to follow the balloon flying in the sky on the ground in a van.

The cost of hot air balloon flight in Nepal

Although hot air balloon flight is recently introducing in Nepal, the cost of the hot air balloon flight is not so much expensive as compared to another country. Himalayan Holyland Treks will carefully organize amazing hot air balloon fight services in Nepal. In Nepal adventurous hot air balloon flight is available in the Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara Valley. It is a day trip and its cost depend on the group sizes of the tourists. Usually, the cost of hot air balloon flight of one hour will be around the US $ 195 per person including pick up and transfer hotel, one-hour flight, and breakfast with a flight certificate. The hot air balloon flight is almost impossible in the rainy season, foggy, and cloudy day. So, to have such an adventurous sport, the weather should be clear. Due to the weather problem, if your hot air balloon flight is canceled then the cost of the ticket will be refunded.

Himalayan Holyland Treks & Expedition is specialized in providing the world-class Hot Air Ballooning in the Kathmandu Valley and the paradise city of Pokhara, Nepal. If you want to test this pleasure and adventure, please contact us.