Nepal is a country famous for its adventures. The geographical diversity and landscapes make the country more exotic for adventures. Every year many tourists visit Nepal to spend their vacations doing adventurous kinds of stuff. Many tourists have listed Nepal on their bucket list for experiences.
Nepal has the highest mountain peaks globally; people who love trekking and mountain climbing take Nepal as a blessing. Nepal has a tremendous geographical topography as well as many river streams and lakes. Here you can find the national parks with rare and endangered species, mesmerizing mountains, beautiful landscapes, swift-flowing rivers, and many more. Nepal is gifted by nature; it has a lot to be explored.
If you are an adventure seeker, Nepal is what you have been looking for. You can do lots of things while in Nepal; you go rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, rock climbing, jungle safaris, trekking, hiking, mountain biking, zip-lining caves exploring, and many more. You can try these activities mentioned above for exotic and thrilling experiences. Nepal has been developing various adventures now and then for the attraction of tourists.
You can start your adventure by picking up the activities which would be more comfortable and exciting for you. Trying all the activities in one visit is impossible, so you can make your list of adventures you would want to try first. Almost all of the adventurous activities in Nepal are performed with complete security and guided by skilled trainers. Here are both luxurious and budgeted adventures that you can do so you can feel comfortable with the money.
Every penny you invest here is worth the thrills you get in return. Travelling in Nepal makes you feel like heaven on earth; the beautiful nature makes you feel relaxed. Trekking can also be the best way to explore various parts of Nepal. You will be overwhelmed by the hospitality of people in Nepal. From most parts of Nepal, you can see the panoramic mountain views. You will never regret choosing Nepal for your adventures and travels.
Below is the list of top 5 adventures preferred by a vast number of tourists in Nepal:
- Paragliding in Pokhara
- Bungee Jumping at Bhote Koshi River
- Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
- Rafting in Trishuli river
- Everest Heli Tour
Paragliding in Pokhara
Best Time: March-May/ September-October
Pokhara is one of the cities of Nepal where a tourist is never bored. Here are the most exciting things you can do in Nepal and one of which is paragliding. Any other alternatives can never beat the thrill of paragliding. Except for the rainy season, the different seasons can be preferred for paragliding.
There are many companies in Pokhara running the paragliding business. Paragliding in Pokhara has been internationally certified to be safe. They take care of your safety and comfort. You will be driven to Sarankot, which is at an altitude of 1592m for the takeoff. This will make you feel like you are having wings and flying on your own. The flight will be for 20 to 30 minutes. Flying from here, you will get to see the views of Annapurna, Mt. Everest, and Machhapuchhre. You will enjoy the bird’s eye view of Pokhara valley. The green hills, settlements, and lake views will leave you stunned. This will be your lifetime thrilling and beautiful memory at Pokhara.
Bungee Jumping at Bhote Koshi River
Bhote Koshi is a part of the Koshi River; it is located towards the North-East of Kathmandu, which takes a 4 hour of drive from Kathmandu. Bungee Jumping is one of the thrilling adventures loved by tourists. Bhote Koshi Bungee jumping is the second-highest bungee spot in the world.
You will be jumping from the height of 160 meters over the Bhote Koshi River. This bungee spot has been designed by one of the world’s leading bungee consultants from New Zealand. The 500 ft drop into the Bhote Koshi River will be a remarkable experience. You do not have to worry about safety and security as this company has years of experience with global standard security.
After you cross the bridge and reach the resort, you will be explained the instructions and declare your turn and time. You will have a freefall of 4 to 5 seconds. Standing on the highest bungee spot of Nepal gives you a fantastic view of the swift-flowing river and green hills. If you are visiting Nepal for adventures, this freefall is a must to be experienced.
Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal which lies in districts of Nawalpur, Parsa, Chitwan, and Makwanpur. It is the home to many endangered species of Nepal. You can experience the ride in the jungle full of rare wildlife. The national park covers an area of 932 km2. The site is vast to walk around, so you can either take a jeep safari or elephant safari of the entire national park.
One-horned rhinoceros is one of the main attractions of this place. Here you can witness many rare animals like the Royal Bengal tiger, Gangetic dolphin, gharial crocodile, sloth bear, and many more. It also has 634 species of birds. Jeep Safari can be either reserved or shared with another person; the shred one will cost cheaper than the reserved one. They will take us into the deep jungle, following the fixed route. You will be able to see many wild animals walking around you. Your safety and security will be ensured. You can also enjoy the elephant ride and also see the sunset in the evening. The safari ride will give you wild feelings; you don’t need to b scared of the animals. A guide will be with you throughout the tour.
Rafting in Trishuli River
Best time: Jan to May
Nepal has swift-flowing rivers, which are perfect for rafting. Trishuli is the most popular rafting river in Nepal. Trishuli rafting is the most adventurous white river rafting in Nepal. The water of the river has mostly been cascaded from the snow-capped mountains.
The Trishuli rafting begins at Chaurandi and ends at Gaighat. The duration of rafting is 45 minutes. After reaching Trishuli, you can find various rafting companies that will prepare you for rafting. Rafting will give a thrilling experience with blue sky above you and freshwater flowing along with you. The rafting groups are separated; you will be joining others in your rafting journey. Before rafting, the trainer will give you the necessary instructions to be followed. You will be rafting with full security. You would not want to miss the rafting experience after being in the country of the swift-flowing rivers.
Everest Heli Tour
Best season: Spring and Autumn
Mount Everest is always on the bucket list of every trekker as well as tourist. Mt. Everest (8848m) is the highest peak in the world. Every year many tourists visit Nepal to climb or view Everest. To reach the Everest Base Camp, you can either trek or use a helicopter. The Heli tour is an expensive and luxurious tour that will save your time and effort.
The Heli tour is just for one day, and you will take the helicopter from the TIA domestic terminals. The helicopter will fly to Lukla, which is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Then you will fly to the Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar (5450m). You will get around 10 minutes to enjoy the 360-degree view of Mt. Everest; here, you will feel like no sky exists above you. Then the helicopter will fly you to Everest View Hotel (3950m), the world’s highest-situated hotel.
You will have a delicious breakfast with mesmerizing views of Khumbu Ice Fall, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, etc., enjoying a bird’s eye view of all the landscapes, rivers, streams, and mountain peaks your heli tour ends. This tour can add classic adventures to your travelling diary.