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Rock climbing
For all those cliffhangers out there, Kathmandu offers a roster
of stonewalls that make for an experience of a lifetime. Now
of Late, rock climbing has become as popular sport in Kathmandu
which offers terrific places for rock climbing. You can try
this sport in Balaju, Nagarjun and Boudhanilakantha.
Mountain
biking
The best way to explore in Kathmandu valley by mountain bike.
Nepal’s diverse terrain is a mountain biker’s
dream adventure comes true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally
sound way of exploring this country, its landscape and living
heritage. There are plenty of dirt roads and trails in Nepal
to meet every mountain biker’s wildest fantasy. It is
specially recommended if you wish to explore urban centers
of Nepal such as Kathmandu and Pokhara as well as other part
of Nepal. Adventures souls may plan extended trips to such
exotic locals as Namche Bazar and western Nepal. You could
even do the entire length of Nepal across the plains.
Bird
Watching
Nepal is paradise for bird lovers with over 848 species. There
is almost 8% of world’s bird population. Among them
almost 500 species are found in around Kathmandu valley. The
most popular area for bird watching is Phulchoki, Godavari,
Nagarjun and Taudaha.
Mountain
flight
Only awe-stricken silence can come close to matching the experience
of going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallest mountains
of the earth. Mountain flights offer the closest views of
Mt Everest, Kanchanjunga and the Tibetan Plauteu.
Mountain flights appeal to all category of travelers and have
become a popular tourist attraction of Nepal. For those who
are rusticated by time or other consecrations form going trekking,
these flights offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan in
just one hours
Ultra light Aircraft
Ultra
light aircraft take off form Pokhara and offers spectacular
views of the lakes, mountain and villages; this is an ideal
way to see life form a new perspective.
The choice of the Pokhara Valley for ultra-light aircraft
is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains,
and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly
like birds when growing up, this flight is a must. It might
be lonely at the top, but the spectacular view from up high
certainly makes it all worth it. Flights are from the Pokhara
airport beginning September through June. The flights take
place from sunrise to 11 a.m. and from 3p.m. to sunset every
day during these months.
Bungy Jumping
The
ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in
Nepal at one of the best sites that this sport can boast of
anywhere in the world. Nepal’s first bungy jumping site
is situated 160m. Over the Bhote Kosi River, inviting you
to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush in the surroundings
of this amazing place. The jump, at 160m, is staffed an operated
by some of the most experienced jumpmasters in the business.
Cable- Car
Cable –car is a recent phenomenon in Nepal that has
become extremely popular with the locals and tourists alike.
The 10-minute cable-car ride takes the visitor to the temple
of Goddess manakamana who is beliecd to have the power to
fulfill wises. The temple of Manakamana lies 125km to the
west of kathamndu. Cable car ride starts at Cheres, 104Km
form Kathmandu on the highway to Pokkara.
Para
Gliding
Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling
experience for the adventure seeking. A trip will take you
over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace
with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float over
villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic
view of the majestic Himalayan.
Gliding is a weather dependent sport and the flying season
in Nepal commences from November through February, the best
months being November and December. The take – off point
for these flights is Srangkot (1592), which also offers prime
views of Phewa Lake and the mountains at sunrise and sunset
(Provided the skies are clear) and the landing is by the lake,
No previous experience is required as qualified pilots provide
a short briefing before launching.
Hot
Air Ballooning
Hot air Ballooning is very popular with tourists for it affords
the most spectacular bird’s eye of the Kathmandu Valley
and the Himalayan ranges towering in the background. On a
clear day it’s superb way to view the Himalaya, and
the view of the valley is equally breathtaking.
Village Tours
Village Tours allow visitor to experience a stay in a typical
Nepali village. You will get to stay in home of one of the
villagers and during your stay, you will get delicious local
food and drink and comfortable accommodation provided by your
host family. You will also get a change to interact with villagers
and get to know their culture, tradition and way of life first
hand. Besides, you will be contributing directly to the welfare
of the village. Village Tours are conducted in Sirubari, Gorkah
and other places.
Special Interest Tours
Special interest tours are conducted in Nepal throughout the
year to match all tastes. Lepidopterology in one, since eleven
of the 14 families, of butterflies are found in Nepal, These
exotic species are especially visible in the summer and the
monsoon season. Similarly, fossil hutting, archeological,
historical toes, game hunting, village tour and other special
interest tours take place throughout all seasons.
Mediation, Yoga and Ayurveda
Nepal provides the solitude and environment for mediation
which is unparalleled in this part of the world. Nepal has
much to offer to those interested in meditation, yoga and
Ayurveda. There are guided and residential course for meditaion
and yoga and the effect are far-reaching and cumulative. Kathamdu,
in particular, is where must of these activates happen. |