BUNGEE
JUMPING
Heard of the highest mountain on earth? Now hear of
the longest free-fall on earth! It's here in Nepal!!
Drop into one of the world's wildest and beautiful
rivers for a 500ft (150m) depth of free fall. Bungee
Takes place on a 166m-wide steel suspension bridge
over the Bhoti Kosi River which is about 3 hours drive
from Kathmandu. Most jumpers go on for an River Rafting
adventure on the Bhote Kosi river the next day for
over 80 challenging rapids
ELEPHANT
POLO IN NEPAL
Come December every year, and it brings a flock of
polo enthusiastic to Nepal. The Headquarter of World
Elephant Polo Association is located at the Tiger
Tops Jungle Lodge in Chitwan, Nepal. The game is much
like the horse polo. Usually there are nine elephants
on the field (each team has four elephants, and one
for the empire), each player sits behind an experienced
elephant driver, players communicate with the driver
to steer the elephant. This game originated from Nepal,
is now played in many countries
PARAGLIDING
IN NEPAL
A Paraglide is a foot-launched, ram-air, aerofoil
canopy which flies with the energy of wind, gravity
and pilot's power to steer. It descends due to gravity
and ascends due to air pressure. With the help of
air pressure, pilot decides when and where to fly,
soar, dive and eventually land it safely. Adventure
seekers seek depths and space where ever they can
find. In Nepal, you have breathtaking depth of 700
meter or higher for the unparalleled Shangri-La that
lies beneath the Himalayan range offering a scenic
ecstasy of the valleys and lush green jungles combined
with an infinitive visibility of the crisp clear Himalayas
all around you, all ready to add another dimension
in your flight adrenals.
November, December and January are the
best three months for Paragliding in Nepal. Superb
weather and excellent mountain visibility can be expected
during those months. Annapurna region, also known
as the arms of Pokhara valley, is the best location
for paragliding in Nepal. Sites around the Phewa Lake
are popular, one such is the Sarangkot hill which
provides a breathtaking view point of 700m above the
Pokhara heaven!
With nothing to carry, and with a Nepali
paragliding instructor you can take the following
popular courses or if you decide to do on your own,
add the ownership/rent cost of paraglide, transportation
cost and any tourism fees as charged by Nepal Tourism
Board
- Fewa Lake View : View the
lake and mountains from Fewa Lake in Pokhara. Cost
is from US$ 50 to US$ 75 per person.
- Pokhara and beyond : Fly to
the north of Pokhara and go from a valley to another
and to another, and finally return back to Pokhara
for US$ 100 to US$ 150 rate.
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BALLOONING
Season: October to April in clear
weather
Spot: Kathmandu morning time
Breathtaking! No age limit
sensational!
You can Experience the unique
sensation of being suspended between earth and sky
drifting slowly over the picturesque Kathmandu Valley.
The 360° view of the surrounding mountain is unbelievable.
You will be lost in the beauty of the whole flight
and will never want to come back down to earth. Ballooning
is the world's oldest, safest and most gentle form
of flying and although the flights last only one hour
the memories will last a life time. For those who
are restricted by time or other considerations from
going trekking or related services then these flights
offers a panoramic views of the Himalayas in just
one Hour.
This latest adventure sport in
Nepal draws huge tourists. Come to Nepal to look up
into the sky and see the mighty towers of Himalayas
for an unforgettable excitements and memories. Hot
air ballooning in Nepal is best described as gliding
on the mountains nearly equivalent to walking on them.
Balloons ascend as high as 4,000 meter, enough to
get 360 degree close-up views of mountains and awesome
downward views of the Kathmandu valley and surroundings.
Mountain flight lasts for 1 to 2 hours and is one
of the most thrilling and exciting adventures.
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