Adventure Activities in Nepal “Unusual Experience” is one of the fastest-growing tourism industries in the World but the least understood forms of international tourism. Nepal is one of the best destinations in the world for adventure tourism activities which offers an excess of outdoor activities from River rafting, Paragliding near the mountains to waiting for the Royal Bengal tiger in the dense forest of National parks. The history of adventure tourism in Nepal starts from the early attempts to ascend the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest some about five decades ago.
Nepal, rising from an elevation of 56 meters to 8848.86 meters above sea level, possesses all the climatic zones of the world from bitter tundra vegetation to the hot tropical forestation. Nepal’s biodiversity is a reflection of physiographic climatologically and altitudinal variations. The beauty of Nepal Himalayas ensures it is a destination well suited for international tourism.
The Himalayas have been an attraction to many people since 1950. Out of 14 Himalayas (above 8000 meters), Nepal has eight. Mount Everest (8848.86 meters) the world’s highest mountain is in Nepal. Eight of the highest peak is in Nepal. George Mallory and Andrew Irvine attempted to summit o Everest in 1924 and went missing. France national Maurice Herzog became the first person to summit Annapurna. On 29th May 1053, Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand) and tensing Norgay Sherpa (Nepal) summated Mt. Everest (8848.86 meters) first time in history. Since then Nepal became an attraction for mountaineering for foreigners.
Adventure Activities in Nepal:
Trekking is still the most popular sport among most visitors. Treks in Nepal can be distinguished based on numerous factors from popularity and difficulty to trek destinations and the duration of the treks along with the mode of accommodations. Based on popularity, treks in regions like Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang are the most popular. Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, and Langtang Valley Trek are some of the most famous treks in Nepal. As such, most of these popular treks are also teahouse treks. Teahouse treks are the most popular trekking approach in Nepal where trekkers spend the nights at local teahouses. These teahouses offer basic food and accommodation services along with additional facilities which vary according to the trekking destination.
Jungle Safari in the Terai region of Nepal preferred to see Nepal’s rare varieties, endanger and rare animals and birds. A venture into the lush green Chitwan National park and Bardia National park on an Elephant’s back safari and jeep safari inside the National park in the Terai region crossing rivers and swamps will give an opportunity to explore flora and Fauna and typical ethnic group people culture of Nepal as well as encounter animals and birds. Be prepared for a royal treat of Royal Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino may surprise you by his majestic appearance.
Nepal Hot Air Ballooning in Pokhara is here to satisfy your adrenaline rush. A short yet scenic ride through the city will take you to Dhampus. It is where the true trip starts as it is a launch site for a hot-air balloon. When the weather is agreeable, the hot-air balloon will lift off. Following the ride, you will return to the lakeside to relax.
For Nepal Hot Air ballooning, we start our adventure from Lake city Pokhara. Unlike another quest, a hot-air balloon is unique in many aspects. First, you have the option to decide when to take a ride. If you are a morning person, then you could take the ride as soon as sunrise. This choice offers you the scenic beauty of the mountains. Getting close to the peaks and overseeing the lush forests through bird eye view will leave you in awe. The ride even lets you share the experience with your loved ones unlike paragliding, where you have to enjoy the experience all by yourself.
Since Nepal is rich in nature and has a diverse terrain, Mountain biking, Jungle walk, Hiking is other wonderful adventure sport. It offers an environmentally sound way to explore the magnificent landscape and vibrant culture as well as remarkable UNESCO world heritage sites. Walking on the hidden trails of the rarely visited rural villages, you will see smiling and warm greetings from the local faces living a simple lifestyle in peace and harmony and practising their own traditional & culture as well as speaking their own Languages.
Same as, you can have another thrilling adventure experience of ultimate bungee jumping over the 160 m high bridge of Bhote Koshi River, one of the world’s wildest raging river rushes down from the Himalayas and naturally highest in South Asia. All together, Nepal offers other various adventure activities like Paragliding, Jeep Safari inside National Park, Bird watching, Cannoning, Horseback Riding, Snowboarding, High Mountain Expedition, Rock Climbing, Peak Climbing, Helicopter Tour, Everest Mountain flight, Ultralight Flight, Zip Line, Fishing, Sky Diving, Honey Hunting and many more.
Ultralight 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 Pokhara Valley for ultralight aircraft is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly 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 begins from September to June. The flights take place early in the morning to 11 am and from 3 pm to sunset every day during these months.
Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure-seeking a trip will take some of the best scenery on earth, as share airspace with Himalayan griffins’ vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes, and jungle with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. Pokhara is a famous destination for paragliding. Likewise, Lakuribhanjang of Kathmandu is also popular for paragliding.
Flying like a bird above the cloud on the Queen City Pokhara valley where you can see the Fewa Lake just under your feet. Paragliding is the adventure sport of jumping out of an aircraft with a special parachute. Paragliding in Pokhara can be a perfect alternative adventure sport in terms of climatically and geographically.
will take you through the fabulous scenery on the earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan Griffin vultures, kites, eagles, and float over villages, lakes, and jungle, temple, Monasteries with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalaya Vista. Pokhara is one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. This is also the gateway to the popular trek Annapurna region.
Prior experience is not required to do paragliding in Nepal because the paragliding flights are launch by a fully trained and experienced guide having full knowledge about the Himalayas and local weather conditions too. The month of November, December and January are considered the best flying season in the Himalaya country Nepal.
Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing in Nepal is some of the best ways to explore the typical cross-section of natural as well as the ethnic-culture heritage of the country. There are numerous rivers in Nepal that offer excellent rafting or canoeing experience. Few rafting rivers in the world can the thundering course of the river of Nepal originating from the snow meltdown of the Himalayan terrain. The government has opened sections of 10 rivers for commercial rafting. Trishuli is one of the most popular rivers for rafting. The Kali Gandaki, Bhote Koshi, Sunkoshi, Marsyangdi, Karnali, and Seti Rivers are awaiting rafters.
The Bhote Koshi is 26 km. of continuous white water and Marshyanghi is four days of uninterrupted white water. The Karnali River provides some of the most challenging rapids in the world. The sun Koshi, 27 km., requiring 8-10 days to complete, is a big and challenging river. Adventurers are provided with world-class rafting. Cannoning gives the freedom to explore some of the most ruggedly beautiful, yet forbidden places in the world.
Zip Line in Nepal is a new adventure activity in Pokhara. Zip flyer Nepal is the world’s longest, steepest and fastest zip-line to give the ultimate adventure experience. Consisting of a trolley mounted on a steel cable 1.8 km. in length the ride drops 600 meters vertically from the top of the Sarankot hill, with resulting speeds of over 140 km. per hour concludes at the Tibetan refugee camp.
You can enjoy the magnificent mountain view and beautiful lake in Pokhara.
Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours is a well known and reputable government licensed Travel holder Company that has been organizing rewarding adventure activities for travellers for many years. The topography of this Himalayan Mountains makes it the first choice for adventure tours in Nepal. Let us have the chance to look at the most thrilling, electrifying, and mind-blowing adventure places, sports, and activities that we offer from this Himalayan country Nepal. We always take pride in a large number of our satisfied and repeat customers that visit us every year. We look forward to extending to you the opportunity to share the adventure of a lifetime experience.