Other Adventure
ULTRA LIGHT 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 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 from3 pm to sunset every day during these
months.
MEDITATION, YOGA &
AYURVEDA
Nepal provides the solitude and environment for meditation which is unparalleled in this part of the world. Nepal has much to offer to those interested in meditation, yoga and Ayuveda. There are guided and residential courses for meditation and yoga and the effects are far-reaching and cumulative. Kathmandu, in particular, is where most of these activities happen.
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, is staffed and operated by some of the most experience 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 believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. The temple of Manakamana lies 125km to the west of Kathmandu Cable car ride starts at Cheres, 104km from Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara
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, 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.
HOT AIR BALLOONING
Hot air ballooning is very popular
with tourists for it affords the most
spectacular bird's -eye view of the Kathamdndu valley and the Himalayan ranges towering in the background. On a
clear day it's a superb way to view the Himalayan from over 6000m up, and the
view of the valley is equally breathtaking.
SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS
Special interest tours are conducted in Nepal throughout the year to match all tastes. Lepidopterology is one, since eleven of the 14 families of butterflies are found in Nepal. These exotic species are specially visible in the summer and the monsoon seasons. Similarly, fossil hunting, archaeological, zoological, geological, Mythological, meteorological, historical tours, game hunting, village tours and other special interest tours take place throughout all seasons.