Nepal is famous for many adventure activities, beside normal cultural tours. Some of the activities, Nepal is gfamous have been listed here.
Activities in Nepal
Mountain Flight
Domestic Airlines in Nepal offer an hour long spectaule mountain flight which take off from Kathmandu aitport in the early morning for spectactular mountain scenery. As the aircraft lift up and heads towards the East, passengers don’t need to wait too long to find our whats in store for them. There, the soaring mountains invite them. As the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer. Much has already been weitten about Everest but actually to witness it face to face during a mountain flight is something
A once in a lifetime opportunity to witness a panoramic view of these natural wonders. A trip to Nepal must include this wonderful experience. The one-hour mountain flight is one of the most spectacular journeys that you will ever take.
Paragliding
Paragliding, is a testament to human success in realizing the dream to fly like birds. Since it’s inception, paragliding has spread all over the world as people searched for new places to explore their new-found freedom and ability. Your Short Flight will be only 25 min or or Long Flight will be 50 min which operates in Pokhra.
Best time to fly:
Gliding is a weather dependent sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best month being November and December. The topography and climate of Nepal also make it an ideal destination for all levels of pilots- subtropical conditions provide plenty of thermal and combined with the long valleys common in Nepal, they produce perfect "cloud streets' ideal for paragliders, inviting them to fly along with 'sky highway'. The local climate, controlled by numerous lakes in the Pokhara valley, is unique, which makes it even better for the gliders.
The best sites for Paragliding:
The main area for flying is in the Annapurna region, specially the Pokhara valley, situated at the foot of the Annapurna Himalaya. There are several sites around Phewa Lake but the most accessible and Popular is Sarnagkot. With the lake 700 m below, the mountains behind, and the unlimited potential and out and returns, Sarangkot has now become the most popular site for paragliding. The national open paragliding championship is being held every year in January. This championship sees a gathering of international and domestic paragliders
Rafting in Nepal
Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the most popular destinations in the world for white water rafting for families, couples and groups with a variety of ages and abilities. White water rafting means cruising down a rushing river in an inflatable rubber raft or a kayak over crashing waves and swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. Nepal's thundering waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalaya, provide unmatched thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape. Rivers are graded on a scale of one to six, with 1 being a swimming pool and 6 a one-way ticket to your maker. Grade 4 is considered to be quite challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. Grade 5 requires some precious river experience. Here are some of the popular rafting trips. Our river rafting guide and staff are the very best white-water professionals and has remained the most important asset of our company.
Rafting over Trishului river is one of the most popular, if not favorite, of Nepal's raftable rivers. Due to its proximity to Kathmandu and the easy road access.
Buggy Jump at Bhote Koshi
Nepal's first bungee jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi River. The site is located close to the Nepal-Tibet border at Barabise and is a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. A package deal includes the jump, bus ride to the site, and even meals. Accommodation and other facilities are available in Barabise. As of now, there is only one agency offering this sport. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced western jump masters in the business. It's mishap-proof and working to exacting international standards to guarantee your safety very seriously.
Bungy takes place on a 166-meter-wide steel suspension bridge. Swiss designed specially for bungy jumping with a 4x safety factor, the bridge has a loading factor of 250 kg per running meter. This means that the bridge can hold 250*166=41500 kg or 41.5 tonnes. And those are Swiss measurements. Over 6000 meter of steel wire was used to build the bridge that joins two sides of a beautiful valley.
Mountain Biking
Nepal Mountain Biking Tour in Nepal is probably one of the best adventure activities being conducted in Nepal and around the world. Nepal is diversified in its geographical location so Nepal can provide the best route for Mountain Biking. Mountain biking in Nepal consists of tough climbs; technical descends, fast, unique and incredible single tracks. The mountain biking routes of Nepal can provide the best mountain views of Nepal and the off beaten track will never give you the chance of being tired through your entire journey. The best destinations in Nepal for mountain biking in Nepal are Annapurna Circuit, Lower and Upper Mustang, Jomsom, Muktinath, Langtang and around Manaslu. Our professionals will help you to find the unexplored trekking trails inside and outside the valley.
Nepal has now achieved world wide recognition of the best mountain biking destination. Day by day the excitement involved in the sport is making popular in the world. The biking is specially for the for foreigners who is coming to the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal for the biking. The adventure Mountain bike tour in Nepal Annapurna Mountain biking, Upper Mustang Mountain biking & Tilicho Lake Mountain biking.
Nepal is home to the eight highest peaks of the world above sea level excluding the second and the ninth ones. The off beaten and virgin track found in this region adds more excitement and adventure in your trip. Mountain biking tour in Nepal can also provide the best opportunity for you to experience the unique cultural diversity present in Nepal.
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing in Nepal is becoming on of the hottest sports to do for visitors and local to the awesome natural rock faces in majestic settings. It is an activity in which you will climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls with the goal of reaching the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route.
Rock climbing is generally differentiated by its need for the use of the climber's hands to hold his or her own weight in order to make balance. Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber's strength, endurance, agility, and balance along with his or her mental control.
Ultra Light
An Ultralight (Microlight) is a two-seated small aircraft with powered engine designed to carry no more than two people (pilot and passenger), with a maximum fuel capacity of 90 liters and a total weight of less than 600kg, including fuel and persons onboard. It has an imposed speed limit of less than 130 km/hr. Average speeds are about 80 km/hr. You don’t need to have any specific knowledge in order to have an Ultralight flight with us, but here is a general overview. Before, flying we will go over what you need to do, and you must follow all pilot and crewmembers instuctions. Your pilot will make the flight as smooth as possible but somethims you may encounter minor turbulence during your flight, which is entirely normal. Ultralight flight launces operations are subject to weather conditions.
Zip Flyer
Participants must be between 35 and 125 kgs (75 and 275 pounds) and be comfortable with heights. This ride is not recommended for individuals with back or neck problems, or those who are pregnant.
Your adventure begins when you board your shuttle for the ride to the top of the mountain. Your guide will narrate as you pass through the village of Sarangkot and then up the mountainside. Once on top you will take a short walk to the Butterfly Pavilion, an architectural marvel with breath-taking views of the Himalayan range. At 5400 feet above sea level, you will sit into a special harness seat and await your launch. Two guests launch at once, and it is a race to the bottom! 5,4,3, 2, 1 and you’re off, accelerating to 100 mph as you pass above the dense forest below. If your eyes are still open you will see sweeping views of majestic Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna range and the raging Seti River. Your ride concludes with a break-activated landing on the HighGround Triangle in the village of Hyangja.
Activities at Chitwan National park
• Culture Tour (visit Tharu Village)
• Riverside sunset view
• Tharu stick Dance
• Canoeing Ride
• Elephant Breeding center visit
• Elephant Bathing
• Elephant Safari OR Jeep Safari on SIC basis (option tour)
• Bird Watching
• Jungle Walk
Casinos
Nights fall early on Kathmandu, but not on the four casinos of Kathmandu where international games like Blackjack, Baccarat, Pontoon, Roulette, Flush, Beat the Dealer and Slot machines go round the clock, seven days a week.
Famous Casinos in Nepal are listed as under.
• Casino Rad
• Casino Pride Nepal
• Casino Royale
Casino ANNA
• Casino Mahjong
Casino Nepal
Casino Everest
• Millionaire's Club & Casino
Ayurveda & Massage available in Kathmandu & Pokhara