The ZipFlyer is run by HighGround Adventures, the same company that operates the Pokhara bungee tower. The launch station is on the Sarangkot ridge, a drive of about 40 minutes from Lakeside. After weighing in and signing a waiver, you are fitted into a seat harness and clipped to a trolley on a steel cable. Two riders can go on parallel lines at the same time, which is popular with couples and friends.
When the gate opens, gravity does the rest. The cable drops at an angle of up to about 56 degrees, and within seconds you are travelling at more than 100 km/h with the Seti valley rushing up and Machhapuchhre straight ahead. The ride lasts around a minute and a half. A braking system slows you smoothly at the ground station near Hemja, where staff unclip you and drive you back to Lakeside.
Riders generally need to weigh between about 35 and 125 kg; children who meet the minimum weight can ride. People with heart conditions, high blood pressure, back or neck problems and pregnant women should not ride. The line runs most of the year, but rides are paused in storms and heavy rain. A combined package with the 70 m bungee at Hemja or with paragliding is available. Book the day before in peak season.
Good for
- Groups
- Couples
- Solo
- Families
Questions travellers ask
How much does the Pokhara zipline cost?
The ZipFlyer costs roughly US$ 65–75 for foreigners, with a lower rupee rate for Indian and Nepali visitors, usually including return transport from Lakeside. Photo and video packages cost extra, and combo deals with the 70 m bungee jump at Hemja bring the per-activity price down. Check the current tariff before you travel, as rates are revised.
What is the minimum age or weight for the ZipFlyer?
The operator sets the limits by weight rather than age: roughly 35 kg minimum and 125 kg maximum per rider. Children who meet the weight can ride, usually with parental consent. Riders should not have heart conditions, high blood pressure, back or neck injuries, or be pregnant. Confirm the current limits when you book.
Is the ZipFlyer scarier than paragliding?
It is more intense but much shorter. The zipline is a fast, steep drop of about 90 seconds at up to 140 km/h, while paragliding is a slow, floating 20–30 minute flight. People who fear heights often find the zipline easier because it is over quickly and you never control anything; others find the speed the scary part.
