Nepal's diverse terrain is a mountain bikers dream. Mountain biking offers an environmentally sound way of exploring this magnificent country, its landscape and living heritage. Because this is a Spartan, laborious mode of travel, it is also considered the way to travel by the 'purists'. There are plenty of dirt roads and trails in Nepal to meet every mountain biker's wildest fantasy. Mountain biking is also recommended if you wish to explore the urban centers such as Pokhara and Kathmandu valley. Imagine, if you will, a ride through lush green rice fields, through hamlets, up and down the hillside, along the riverbank, around temples, past the street roaming cattle, along the highway, you name it. Through snow, monsoon downpour, wonderful light effects, or fierce head winds, depending on place and season. The adventurous souls may plan extended trips to such exotic locales as Tibet, Namche Bazaar, and western Nepal. You could even do the entire length of Nepal across the plains. What you can or cannot do on mountain bike is limited only by your imagination
Mountain Flight or Everest Flight in Nepal
Mountain flights appeal to all categories of travelers. For those who are restricted by time or other consideration from going trekking, these flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalayas in just one hour. Even those visitors who like the rigors of a trek still don't miss the opportunity to conquer the mountains in one full swoop.
From the comfort of a fully pressurized aircraft, you'll experience the hour-long breathtaking mountain flight that shows you Everest and 17 other peaks from as close as 2 nautical miles. Guaranteed window seat as well as emergency oxygen mask is available for each passenger.
Travelers take off from Kathmandu in the early morning for an hour's worth of spectacular mountain scenery. As the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers don't have to wait to long to find out what's in store for them. There they are the mountains, as they always have been. First to their far justify visitors see Gosaithan, also called Sisha Pangma, standing at the majestic height of 8013m. Immediately to the right of Gosaithan, there appears Dorje Lakpa 6966m. A mountain that looks like number 8 lying down and covered with snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-Ghyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu valley. As the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next on the vision is Choba Bhamre, the smallest one of the lot at 5993m. But singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then appears the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also in spirituality Gauri Shanker. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are said to protect this mountain, at the proud height of 7134m. And the summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts till 1979. Gauri Shanker is sharp & very conspicuous during the mountain flight.
As the plane moves towards the land of the rising sun, the eastern Himalayas, a succession of glorious mountains follow. Melungtse, a plateau-like mountain, stretches up to 7023m. Chugimao at 6297m. is still a virgin, waiting to be climbed. At 6956m. Numbur Mountain resembles a breast, the maternal source in the sky providing pure milk to the Sherpas of the Solukhumbu (Everest Region). Next is Karyolung, an intensely white mountain that at 6511m. Gleams with the rising sun. Cho-Oyu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a height of 8201m. It appears Stunningly beautiful from the aircraft.
Next on the menu is Gyachung-kang, at a majestic height of 7952m. Considered an extremely difficult climb. To the right of Gyachung-kang is Pumori 7161m. As passengers get closer to Everest, there's Nuptse 7855m., which means west Peak, signifying its direction from Everest. Finally, there's Everest 8848m. Itself, known as Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans. Much has already been written about Everest, but actually witness it face to face during a mountain flight is something else. Even while it looms there in front of the eyes, it remains an enigma, this highest dot on earth.
Bungy Jumping in Nepal
BUNGY JUMPING, If you thought bungy jumping was restricted to some places in Europe , New Zealand and America , it's time you got and update. The sport has finally found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The ultimate thrill
Of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world. "The last Resort" Nepal's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Koshi river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu,which can b arranged upon your arrival in kathmandu. It was designed by one of New Zealand’s leading bungy consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters to assuring your safety.. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungy consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business. It’s mishap-proof. The steel suspension bridge is designed by Swiss technology particularly for bungy jumping with a 4x safety factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250 kg per running meter. As of now, there is only one agency offering this sport. The agency takes safety "very, very seriously".
What is bungy Jumping??
Bungee jumping is an activity in which a person jumps off from a high place (generally of hundreds of feet/meters) with one end of an elastic cord attached to his/her body or ankles and the other end tied to the jumping-off point. When the person jumps, the cord will stretch to take up the energy of the fall, then the jumper will fly upwards as the cord snaps back. The jumper oscillates up and down until the initial energy of the jump is dissipated.
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About The Bungy Site
This is located less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. You will travel the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge. Ultimate Bungy Nepal takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhoti Kosi River.The bridge is itself a piece of scientific marvel, the Bridge is of a Swiss design, specially for bungy jumping with a 4x saftey factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tonnes. And... Those are Swiss measurements! * Over 6000 meters of steel wire was used to build the bridge * Longest suspension bridge in Nepal * the bridge joins two sides of a great valley. Before its construction, locals walked five hours to cross the river.
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Paragliding in Nepal
Imagine - standing on top of an Annapurna range including beautiful Mt. Fishtail, overlooking the Pokhara valley, wondering what it would be like to FLY.
Well, get ready to fulfill man's oldest dream of free flying.
Now you can experience the joy of personal, foot-launched flight in its purest form - on a paraglider
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 Himalaya.
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 Sarangkot (1592m), which also offers prime views of Phewa Lake and the mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies and clear) and the landing is by the lake. No previous experience is required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing before launching.
What is Paragliding?
Paragliding is a recreational and competitive flying sport. A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing, whose shape is formed by the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing.
About Paragliding in Nepal?
Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure seeking. Nepal Paragliding gives an opportunity for aerial view of the Himalayas. Pokhara, the beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna Mountains offers paragliding to see the Mahabharat range. As other flying sports gliding season in Nepal is November through February, the paragliding veterans and novices. Three- day introductory course is offered to beginners while tandem flights where one can fly with instructor are offered for those not so experienced.
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Ultra light Aircraft in Nepal
Ultra light aircraft take off from Pokhara and offer spectacular views of the lakes, mountains and villages. This is an ideal way to see life from 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 am. And from 3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months.
Our shortest flight takes you over the city of Pokhara, Fewa Lake, near Sarangkot hill, over the Buddha monastery and the south side of the city. This short flight will give you a panoramic view of the whole Annapurna Range with a view of another 8000 meter peak - Dhaulagiri, in the distance. Appeals to flyers on a budget or for those who have a plane to catch for Kathmandu.
30 Minute flights:
This flight of medium duration, takes you slightly higher and further. You'll fly over the Tibetan refugee camp and as far as Lamachour, on the northern part of the valley. The view is simply superb.
Mountain Range Sky Trek (1 hour flight):
A truly memorable addition to any trip to Nepal. We take you over the city of Pokhara, Fewa Lake, near Sarangkot hill, over the Buddhist monastery on the south side of the city, as well as the Tibetan refugee camp and past Lamachour to the north. The view is simply superb.
Canyoning in Nepal
Canyoning (known as canyoneering in the U.S.) is traveling in canyons using a variety of techniques that may include walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling and swimming. Although hiking down a canyon that is non-technical (canyon hiking) is often referred to as canyoneering, the terms canyoning and canyoneering are more often associated with technical descents — those that require rappels and rope work, technical climbing or down-climbing, technical jumps, and technical swims.
Canyoning is a new adventure sport geared to the ultimate sports-enthusiast. It is an activity that involves abseiling, sliding, jumping, swimming, and climbing down waterfalls through steep canyon walls to deep pools. This unique combination of skills gives the intrepid canyoneer the freedom to explore some of the most ruggedly beautiful, yet forbidden places in the world. As many true adventure seekers have discovered, the most exciting spot for swimming begins at the very edge of a 45m waterfall. After the first descent, we abseil another 25m down a steep canyon, past wild rock formations, through powerful blasts of water. At the end of the excursion, we make our last jump and submerge ourselves into a pool. Once on the ground, we rest on a beach within the canyon walls and swim out between narrow boulders.
From sheer cliffs and slides to pounding waterfalls, you will experience all the joys of canyoning. Apart from all the fun and games and despite its apparent simplicity, this sport requires the guidance of an expert. Our instructors are experienced canyoneer and believe that the practice of safe canyoning necessitates the proper gear, continual vigilance and a good knowledge of the aquatic environment
We offer a variety of canyons; from exploratory walks to some of Nepal’s most extreme environments.
1. The Panglang Khola (Small River)
2. The Kanglang Khola (Small River)
3. The Bhukuthe Khola (Small River)
And many more.
Cable car ride to the shrine of Manakamana
Goddess Manakamana has since long the reputation as " The wish fulfilling goddess". Thousands of devotees visit the shrine with a strong belief that the goddess will fulfill their wishes. The shrine is located 6 kilometers north of Mugling o and Marshyangdi to the west. From here one can see deep valleys, terraced fields and the snow range of Manaslu-n the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway. This is situated on a prominent ridge (1302m) overlooking the river valleys of Trishuli to the southHimalchuli and the Annapurna Himal. The spectacular views are truly worth the trip. The cable cars cover the 2.8-km stretch from Sheres along the highway right up to the temple in less than 10 minutes. Each car has capacity of 6 passengers.
If you are taking journey to Chitwan or Pokhara, you can just stop in Kuringhat to take this
Bird Watching in Nepal
Nepal is blessed with a vast array of exceptionally rich bird life with total of over 848 species recorded (more the 500 out of them are found in the wetlands and open fields inside the Kathmandu valley). A diverse topography and climate has resulted in a variety of habitats within the country, which are home to over 8% of the Worlds total bird population Nepal is a paradise for the birdwatcher. From the lowland jungle of the Terrai and the Kosi Tappu barrage through dense rhododendron and Oak forest of the middle hills to the windswept plateaus of the high Himalaya there is always something to keep one twitching.
Bird Watching in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve:
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve can claim its distinct identity for one good reason – the vast expanse of the Koshi River .Today, with the wild buffalo preserved, the reserve has also won its niche as a birdwatcher's paradise. Not only does the water look beautiful, but it also has created floodplains and wetlands thus inviting many species of bird from far off places. The other side of the river is hard to gauge at many places. Once on your raft, you will definitely enjoy the tranquility of the reserve. As the mild current takes your raft southward, you will witness the feathered creatures of all sorts – around 439 of different species have been recorded so far. Most of the time in the riverbanks, you will see 20 species of ducks, herons, storks, egrets, it is, among others – either searching for their food or preening of basking. The wetlands in the reserve beckon all sorts of bird species. These birds fly all the way from Siberian to migrate during winter. The fact that many birds that arrive here are nowhere else seen Nepal makes this reserve birdwatchers' paradise in its true sense. After your rafting on the Koshi River is over, disembark the raft and you reach an observation point. That is from where you will see the far stretching river and the wetlands full of innumerable species of birds. Dusk and dawn are the best times when you spot varieties of birds and animals along the river and the wetlands in the reserve.
Bird Watching in Chitwan National Park:
The chirping and preening winter birds including waterfowl, Brahminy ducks, pintails, bar-headed geese, cormorants, are what can be seen as visitors cross the river to reach the parkland. This is also the place where migratory birds arrive from as far as Siberia during winter. Their resident cousins in he park jungle are several species of woodpeckers, hornbills, peacocks, peahens, floricans, and redheaded trogons, among others. The forest goes more alive during summer when migrants including paradise flycatcher, the Indian pitta and parakeets are abundantly found. No doubt, this is a birdwatcher's paradise.
Bird Watching in Bardiya National Park:
Located in Nepal’s western plain lands (known as Terai), east of Karnali River the park covers an area of 968 square kilometers. With more than 70 per cent of the park covered by sal forest and a mixture of grassland and savannah forests, the park hosts 30 different mammals, over 360 species of birds and varieties of reptiles and aquatic animals.
The endangered birds are Bengal florican, lesser florican, Silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. Since the park is regarded as the bird-watchers' paradise, it would be wise to carry binoculars. February onwards, visitors may wear light clothes while before that warm clothes should be carried since the plain lands during winters are blanketed with cold dew.
Bird Watching in Shivapuri Watershed:
Situated 11km to the North of Kathmandu, is another very good location. Nagerjun Royal Forest on Jamacho hill is situated 5 km from Kathmandu on the way to Kakani from Balaju. It is a renowned sight for bird enthusiasts with blue magpies, kalij pheasants, Bonelli's eagles, great Himalayan barbets amongst thwe many species found here.
Bird Watching in Kathmandu Valley
Out of 873 species available in Nepal, 500 different species are available on only in Kathmadnu valley and its surroundings. The surrounding hills offer a varied ecology ranging from primary and secondary forests to rhododendrons, oak and pine forests. In addition, the wetlands and open fields inside the valley make up a diverse habitat for many species of birds. The Kathmandu valley has four main bird watching areas. One can start on the banks of the Bagmati and Manohara Rivers . The Chovar gorge is particularly recommended as an area for birds as its isolation from human habitation has encouraged their presence. Godavari, at the foot of Phulchoki hill where the Royal Botanical Garden is situated, records over 100 species of birds including the lesser racket-tailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted forktail.
Bird Watching in Phulchowki Hill:
The most popular bird watching spot is the Phulchoki hill, the highest peak on the Valley rim situated 20 km southeast of Kathmandu, with some 265 species recorded to date. The birds seen here included babblers, warblers, tits, thrushes, minuets, woodpeckers, eagles and many migrant birds. Godavari, at the foot of Phulchoki hill where the Royal Botanical Garden is situated, records over 100 species of birds including the lesser Racket-tailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted forktail.
Bird Watching in Pokhara Valley
In Pokhara, the two well known lakes Phewa Tal and Begnas Tal and the surrounding areas are highly recommended. Of particular interest are the areas with minimum disturbances, away from human inhabitation the forests around the south shore of Phewa
lake. Look out in the fields and pools especially in the winter for Egrets, Herons, Pipits, and Buntings etc. other birds are occurring are Gulls, Terns, Ducks, and Falcons etc. |
