Hot air ballooning in Nepal

Hot air ballooning in Nepal is something that many travelers to Nepal have written about. In the five years since flight started, the sport has become well loved by travelers. It offers the most amazing view of the Kathmandu Valley and the immense Himalayan background. On a clear day, it is an outstanding way to view the Himalaya from over six thousand meters up, and the view of the valley is frequently magnificent. The huge balloon comes to life in the morning light, resting, enormous sphere decorated with the eyes of the Buddha, it swell, elongate, expand and prepares itself for its load of customer. The take off is gentle and one scarcely feels the ascent. The benefit of this style of journey is that there is no drone of engines or any airplane distraction from the incomprehensible the most magnificent views. As you view Mount Everest, even if you do not climb it, from the well-being and comfort of a wicker holder, you will feel that you have accomplished the top of the world in graceful safety.

 

Nepal climate is ever altering, consequently it all depends on weather circumstances. The take off is soon after sunrise as the winds are usually at their calmest then. Usually flights begin shortly after dawn, when winds are their calmest. Once the balloon is full and al systems double checked, the lines are let loose and the passenger basket is carried up over the morning fog and into sun lit skies. Daily hot air balloon flights from different locations in the valley, weather permitting, from the first week of October through to the end of April. Flights are organized in the summer months as well but that is even earlier in the morning. Nonetheless, hot air ballooning should rather be kept as a flexible event should you wish to avoid dissatisfaction.

The best months of a hot air balloon flight are October - November & March, while the season expands from October to April. The flights take place daily throughout the season, and are reliant on the wind for its destination. The passage could take you anywhere, typically to one of the terrace paddies that extend out across the valley, usually attracting a huge spontaneous assembly of villagers coming to see what has descend from the sky. The balloon takes off from Thimi, near the momentous town of Bhaktapur, one of the three previous principalities of the Kathmandu valley and in some ways the most well-loved destination. From there, depending on which way the wind blows, it takes you on an excursion that provide you a bird's eye view of Kathmandu and the valley.