A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flame caused by burning liquid propane. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the colder air outside the envelope. As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. Unlike gas balloons, the envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom, since the air near the bottom of the envelope is at the same pressure as the surrounding air.
In modern sport balloons the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric and the inlet of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from a fire resistant material such as Nomex. Modern balloons have been made in all kinds of shapes, such as rocket ships and the shapes of various commercial products, though the traditional shape is used for most non-commercial, and many commercial, applications.
The best months for a hot air balloon flight are September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May which excludes the months of monsoon season (June, July, August). The flights take place daily during these months but also depend upon the wind and its direction of flow (eastward or westward across the valley). People recommend different mountain flights and aircraft motions, but hot air ballooning is much more promising one than others as you will be on the basket and can enjoy the nature swinging on the air.
The hot air balloon Tether Flight provides you with the experience to fly above cloud around the Annapurna Region. Magical Voyage is for last 60 minutes. We offer two shifts: • Sunrise Flight (6am flight) • Sunset Flight (4pm flight
| Hot Air Type | Flight Duration (Minutes) | Price (for Foreigner) | Price (For Nepalese & Indian) |
| Hot Air Balloon Ride (Group Joining Tour) | 30 Minute/ 40 to 60 Minutes | USD 120/ USD 150 | Rs. 9,000/ Rs. 11,000 |
| Hot Air Romance Hot Air Engagement Hot Air Anniversary Hot Air Birthday | 1 Hour (Private Trip) | USD 800 | Rs. 75,000 |
Above cost includes both way transportation from Pokhara Lakeside Hotel and tea, coffee on the sky.
Itinerary plays the vital role in booking the flight and maintaining the schedule for the overall journey. As per itinerary, there are two shifts in the day i.e. morning and evening. You can get both sunrise and sunset view, sitting in the balloon via our sunrise shift flight and sunset shift flight. The itineraries go as follow:
Sunrise Shift Flight
5:00 AM Pick up from your Hotel (Only inside Pokhara)
40 to 60 Minute Drive to Pame
06:00 AM to 6:40 AM (Flight Starts: Depend upon Weather).
Sunset Shift Flight
04:00 PM Pick up from your Hotel (Only inside Pokhara)
40 to 60 Minute Drive to Pame
04:50 PM to 05:30 PM (Flight Starts: Depend upon Weather).
Pick Up and Return service inside Pokhara
Pre-Flight Refreshment and site seeing
Balloon Flight certificate
Insurance (if anything happens during the flight)
Additional Charges: (Nrs 1500)
In-flight Photo
Time-lapse Video of your flight
Photos and Video Services: Although capturing your journey through stunning photos and videos is a great way to preserve memories, this service is not included. However, feel free to bring your own camera and record your adventure
Food and Beverage: You’ll be welcomed with drinks before your flight, but the package does not include any additional food or beverages during the journey.
Note: For an extra fee, Balloon Nepal offers a professional “Photo and Video Service” to capture your incredible journey.
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | $270 |
| 2 - 4 | $170 |
