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ROCK CLIMBING
For all those cliff hangers out there, Kathmandu offers
a roster of stone walls that make for an experience of
a lifetime. Now of late, Rock climbing has become a popular
sport in Kathmandu which offers some really terrific places
for rock climbing. Nagarjun, Balaju, Shivapuri and Budhanilkantha
are some of the places where you can try this sport.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
The best way to explore the Kathmandu Valley is on a mountain
bike. Nepal's diverse terrain is a mountain biker's dream
adventure come true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally
sound way of exploring this magnificent country, its landscape
and living heritage. There are plenty of dirt roads and
trails in Nepal to meet every mountain biker's wildest
fantasy. Mountain biking is specially recommended if you
wish to explore urban centers of Nepal such as Pokhara
and Kathmandu as well as the countryside. Adventurous
souls may plan extended trips to such exotic locales as
Namche Bazaar, and western Nepal. You could even do the
entire length of Nepal across the plains. Mountain bikes
are available for rent by the day or longer in many of
the bicycle rental outlets in and around the city.
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ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT
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 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
3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months.
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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 and operated by some of the most experienced
jumpmasters in the business.
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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 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 are clear) and
the landing is by the lake. No previous experience is
required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing
before launching.
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HOT AIR BALLOONING
Hot air ballooning is very popular with tourists for it
affords the most spectacular bird's-eye view of the Kathmandu
Valley and the Himalayan ranges towering in the background.
On a clear day it's a superb way to view the Himalaya
(from over 6000m up), and the view of the valley is equally
breathtaking.
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