AdventureZiplining in Pokhara
ZipFlyer Nepal: 1.8 km descent with up to 140 km/h speeds and Annapurna views
How long is the Pokhara zip-line?
ZipFlyer Nepal near Pokhara is about 1.8 km long with a vertical drop near 600 metres, making it one of the world's steepest commercial zip-lines. Riders reach speeds up to roughly 140 km/h on clear days with Annapurna and Machhapuchhre views. Minimum height and weight rules apply.
- Duration
- 1 Days / 0 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- Year-round, October to May for clearest mountain views
- Group size
- 1 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $75 USD
Tour highlights
- ZipFlyer Nepal run by High Ground Adventures above the Sarangkot ridge
- About 1.8 km line with steep descent and speeds up to roughly 140 km/h
- Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre views on clear mornings
- Harness, helmet, and tandem control braking with trained operators
- Hotel pickup from Pokhara Lakeside included in standard package
About this trip
What is ziplining in Pokhara?
Pokhara ziplining means the ZipFlyer Nepal course operated by High Ground Adventures on the Sarangkot hillside. You ride roughly 1.8 kilometres downhill in a harness with trained staff controlling launch and braking. Clear mornings bring Annapurna views at speed. Holiday Maker Nepal books your window, checks height and weight eligibility, and coordinates Lakeside hotel transfers.
Day-by-day itinerary
1 day
Morning pickup from Pokhara Lakeside and drive to the Sarangkot launch area. Registration, gear fitting, and safety briefing. ZipFlyer descent of about 1.8 km with trained staff managing launch and braking. Photo and video packages optional on site. Afternoon return to hotel; combine with bungee or balloon on another day if booked.
None (day experience)None included- ZipFlyer 1.8 km run
- Annapurna views
- High Ground Adventures briefing
What’s included
Included
- Activity booking with certified Nepal operators we inspect and use year-round
- Private hotel or airport transfers on activity days as listed
- Safety equipment provided by the operator (harness, helmet, life jacket, or flight briefing kit as applicable)
- English-speaking coordinator or guide for road transfers and check-in
- Pre-activity safety briefing and timing confirmation from our Kathmandu desk
- All applicable government taxes on the quoted package
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance (required; must cover adventure activities you book)
- Meals and drinks unless stated in the itinerary
- Tips for drivers, guides, and activity crew
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
- Optional photo or video packages sold at the activity site
- Hotel accommodation unless listed (most adventure days are single-day from Kathmandu or Pokhara)
What to pack
Recommended packing list (8 items)
- Comfortable trainers or closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops for rafting or canyon activities)
- Quick-dry top and shorts or trousers for water sports
- Warm layer for early-morning flights, balloon rides, and hill transfers
- Sun hat, sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Change of clothes and towel for rafting or canyon spray
- Dry bag or zip-lock pouch for phone and valuables on the river
- Government-issued photo ID (required for domestic flights and some operators)
- Personal medicines; disclose health conditions when you enquire
Frequently asked questions
Riders usually need to be at least 140 cm tall and within roughly 35 to 125 kg. We confirm current operator limits at booking because equipment specs can change.
