KATHMANDU, April 19 -- 9,475 Nepali citizens experienced paragliding

Statistics show that 16,500 paragliding flights were conducted within one year in Pokhara.

According to the 2023 data released by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, a total of 16,468 individuals experienced paragliding in Pokhara during this period.

Of these, 6,993 were foreigners, while 9,475 were Nepali citizens. In comparison, 14,960 people participated in paragliding activities in Pokhara in 2022.

Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, interest in paragliding remained steady. In 2021, 12,950 flights were recorded, while in 2020, the number stood at 22,275.

The figures peaked in 2019 with 32,522 paragliding sessions. According t...