Avia Club, Pokhara has started commercial skydiving for the first time in Nepal.
Skydiving is an adventurous sport where divers jumps from flying aircraft with the help of parachute. Alexender Havard, 40, from England on Sunday became the first person to enjoy skydiving in Pokhara. He jumped from the altitude of 8,000 ft and landed at Khapaudi near Lake Side.
“I was thrilled although I couldn´t see the clear view of Himalayas because of mist,” he said, sharing his experience.
Avia Club is offering the service at Euro 110 per jump. Prabin Gauchan, general manager of Avia Club, said the company was planning to offer special discount for a limited period to attract more adventure lovers to the country. He further added that his company working on to develop a special package to promote skydiving.
“We are hopeful that this new product will help a lot in tourism promotion,” he added.
Avia club, which also operates ultra light flights in Pokhara, is deploying two-seater ultra-light aircraft for the jump.
Only the licensed divers can enjoy skydiving in Pokhara. Interested persons must get permit from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for the jump. CAAN issues two-week permit for $50 per person.
“We are happy to announce that Michael Learns To Rock will do a concert in Nepal in November. Further details on date and ticket information will follow soon.”
—Michael Learns To Rock / www.mltr.dk
The quintessential sound from the 90’s, Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) is one of the biggest, internationally recognized pop-soft rock bands to come out of Denmark.
Formed in 1988, the band has sold over 11 million records worldwide and enjoys a massive fan following, especially in Asia – where they’ll be touring come October.
The ‘Someday’ hitmakers have confirmed concerts in Bangladesh and have revealed their intention of landing in the Himalayan Republic of Nepal, as stated on their official site.
Yes, you read it right, and it ain’t no typo. Come November, the capital will play host to yet another international act after Bryan Adams and Scorpions, who are supposed to jam in Kathmandu in October.
MLTR has performed in various Asian countries, but this is for the first time that the band will perform in Bangladesh and Nepal.
According to the official site other probable countries in the tour include India, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Known for their pop songs that blend Scandinavian musical euphony, the band comprises of Jascha Richter (singer and keyboardist), Kåre Wanscher (drummer), and Mikkel Lentz (guitarist).
The band will release their 8th album on August 11. MLTR Ticket Discount:
