From the magical colors and enthralling Kathmandu markets to far-stretched Himalayan trails, Nepal has been an intriguing blend of well-placed excursions for adrenaline-pumping adventurous activities. It is also the home of some of the rugged hills, perilous trails and snow-laden white-mountains providing bone-chilling winds throughout the year. If you are one of those adventure junkies looking to put an end to the quest for adventure, below are some of the sports you must try on.
Trekking and Mountaineering:
Being situated at one of the toughest landscapes on the planet earth, Nepal is varied with topography and distinguished landforms. It starts with greenery and opens up with a completely different world. This allows visitors to experience diverse landscapes. Thus, it gave momentum to the growing popularity of trekking and mountaineering. Since Nepal is enriched and inhabited with sky-touching mountain ranges, the Everest offers an imposing structure to its defending periphery. Today, adventure sports like trekking and mountaineering are in growing demand. Travelers from far-flung areas come here to have a go at such a thrilling expedition. There are some easy treks that last for only a few miles and others are stretched for long distances. Here, Annapurna trek and the Mount Everest trek are the most popular ones.
Bungee jumping and Swing:
This is also another very popular extreme sport in Nepal. Most popular bungee jumping points happen to be at Kathmandu near the Tibetan border. The jumping bridge is built on a gorge at a height of 169 mts, and the Bhotekoshi river passing beneath it. Besides this, bungee jumping point at Pokhara, though less heightened, has enough to stimulate your interest and wind up making you try it.
Paragliding:
Are you longing to experience the next level thrill? Come Nepal! Experience the never-experienced excitement and fun with paragliding in Nepal. The steppe region of this country offers the most astounding sport event that has been the center of attraction for many. Here, you could avail the opportunity to view the world from the bird’s eye view. Flying over the land covered with snow, crossing frozen rivers and staying parallel with the height of mountains scaling with sky-touching elevation, what else you would want?
Zip lining:
Initially started to transport things using gravity from one hill to another, Zip lining adventure sport happens to be the newest creation of mankind, converting anything or everything for entertainment. Today, Pokhara, Nepal hosts such thrilling sport. It will also take you around the Annapurna and Machapuchhre range while descending from above and landing on low hills. If you are there and looking to cross over the trails dissecting two hills, Zip Lining would be the prudent option.
Sky diving:
There is no better way to keep your adrenaline pumping than a try at sky diving. Though, the stakes are high, descending towards the earth at almost a lightning speed would definitely give an unforgettable experience. One of the reasons why such sport is so popular in Nepal than any other countries is, it takes you to an elevation equal to Mount Everest. This is the place which hosts the world’s height aerial commercial event, which is free from an elevation of 23000 ft into the space guarded by Mount Everest.
White water Rafting:
Nepal and no river rafting, doesn’t sound good. Endowed with many rivers passing through mountains, these form deep gorges and oxbow lakes and more. Since the rivers flow from mountain heights, they form rapids which offer the flow for rafters to try these such sport. This is a dream coming true for every rafter who come here. Moreover, the sandy beaches next to these rivers act as icing on the cake. Here, the nightlife kicks in. Sitting next to the bone fire under the umbrella of twinkling stats, what else you would ever desire for.