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~ The Mountain Flight ~ Hot air ballooning ~ Ultra light aircraft ~ Paragliding ~ Bungee Jumping ~ Rock Climbing ~ Cultural Show ~ Bridal & honeymoon tour ~ Filming and photography tour ~ Boating ~ Pony treks ~ Village tourisms ~ Ornithological tours ~ Hiking ~ Biking
The Mountain Flight 
For those who are restricted by time or other reasons from going trekking, there are mountain flights that offer a panoramic encounter with the highest peaks on earth The Mountain flight gives best view of Mount Everest (8,850mts) & other mountains such as; Shisa Pangma (8,013m), Gauri Shanker (7,134m), Melungtse (7,023m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Pumori (8,171m), Nuptse (7,855m), Lhotse (8,516m) & Amadablam (6,856m). The flight operates for one hour departing and landing back at the Kathmandu domestic airport. Top Hotair Balloonig The experience lasts forever on one-hour hot air balloon flight, rising gently over the red-tile roofed houses, temples and stupas and drift weightlessly over green terraced fields in the crisp morning air. Flying 3000m above the Kathmandu valley may be the calmest and most peaceful air ride you will ever experience, bathing by the first golden rays of the rising sun. Top Ultra Light Aircraft 
It has been recently introduced in Nepal and offering tours in and around Pokhara valley from Pokhara airport. The flights are operated in the morning from sunrise till 11am and from 3pm till sunset in the months from September till June. It flies at the speed of 50-130kms/hr depending on wind direction and speed. It can even take off and land in a field or on a dirt road. The aircraft seats two; a passenger and a pilot only. Top Paragliding This simple engine-free aircraft fits easily into a rucksack and weighs around 12kg. Because it can fly very slowly, we can foot launch and gently land again with minimum effort, making it perfect for pioneering new sport of flying adventure. Tandem flying involves a pilot flying with one passenger. Paragliding harnesses are built for comfort and safety, so that the passengers can just sit back, relax and take in the epic scenery. Top Bungee Jumping The ultimate thrill of a bungy jumping dropping over 160m can be experienced in Nepal. The site is situated over Bhotekoshi River suspended in isolation on a high cliff-top gorge, inviting adventurous people to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush in the surroundings of this amazing place. The river is one of the world’s wildest raging rivers, rushes down from the heights of the Himalayas. Top Rock Climbing 
Rock-climbing has become extremely popular among the adventurous tourists coming into Nepal. It is arranged on a cliff in Nagarjun (Jamacho or the Royal Forest) Hill located to the northwest of the Swayambhunath stupa. The cliff is suitable for both beginners and wall rats. It can also be arranged on the Shivapuri hill located to the north of Kathmandu, which has a fine rock wall on its slope. Top Cultural Show Several cultural centers in Kathmandu present Nepalese Classical and Folk dances every evening with traditional costumes and jeweler. Some of them also offer the possibility of sampling a typical Nepali dinner, thus making it a whole evening’s affair. The one-hour show includes dances performed by different communities of Nepal like Newars, Sherpas, Magars, Gurungs, Tamangs, Tharus etc; using typical music instruments and dances mimicking animals and birds such as; Yeti, Yak and Peacock. Top Bridal & Honeymoon Tour 
It is the lifetime experience marrying in Nepali cultures, performing all rituals. While the moment itself is worth remembering, marrying in typical Nepali cultures is beyond the any word`s expression. Nepal is an ideal destination for honeymooners who want a memorable honeymoon tour far from the maddening crowd. There are many picturesque places where the couple can find themselves truly isolated. Top Filming & Photography Tour Filming in Nepal is something you never want to miss. The scenic beauty, the colorful customs and the historical sites will compel even the most amateur video maker and photographer to film his experiences. Top Boating 
Sailing or paddle boating on Lake is something that many would never dare to miss. It is the must to any couple that wants to indulge in each other. Top Pony treks This provides a fascinating way to experience the mountains of Nepal. For those who can`t rake the strain of the daily hiking and those who want respite on long treks, there are ponies to ease that burden. Top Village Tourism This is a program to exploit unspoiled scenic and cultural attractions being in the local village communities. Village tourism is similar to the "home-stay" or "farm-stay" packages where guests stay in a family environment, usually on working farms. Rather than build special accommodation in the form of lodges or hotels, the existing village dwellings have been used, with suitable upgrading, to serve houseguests in small numbers. The guests get a real cultural experience as they integrate with individual families, receive genuine warm welcomes and lean the traditional way of life. Top Ornithological Tours 
Nepal is a bird watcher`s paradise with 873 species (10% of the world total) of birds. And among them, almost 500 are found in the Kathmandu Valley alone. The surrounding hills offer a varied ecology ranging from primary and secondary forests to rhododendron, oak and pine forests. In addition, the wetlands and open fields inside the Valley make up a diverse habitat for many species of birds. The most popular bird watching spot is the Phulchoki hill, the highest peak on the Valley rim situated 20 km southeast of Kathmandu, with some 265 species recorded till date. The birds seen here include babblers, warblers, tits, thrushes, minivets, woodpeckers, eagles and many migrant birds. Godavari, at the foot of Phulchoki hill where the Royal Botanical Garden is situated, records over 100 species of birds including the lesser racket-tailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted fork tail. The Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve, stituated 11 km to the north of Kathmandu, is another exciting location. Nagarjun Royal Forest on Jamacho hill is situated 5 km from Kathmandu on the way to Kakani from Balaju. It delights bird enthusiasts with blue magpies, kalij pheasants, Bonelli`s eagles, Great Himalayan barbets and other exotic birds. As for the wetlands in the Valley, the banks of the Monohara river on the way to Bhaktapur, and the Bagmati river, which flows into the Valley from Shivapuri hill and out through Chobhar Gorgo, are good places for watching waders and waterfowls. Harboring 40 species of birds mostly dependent on wetlands, Taudaha, a lake on the way to Dakshinkali, attracts flocks of migrant birds. There are many other suitable places to visit for bird lovers beside Kathmandu. Top Hiking 
Day-hiking is the ultimate recreational activity becoming popular with all ages. The goal is to walk around. Trails are everywhere from easy walks to challenging ones. There are many unique places in the senses that the people in some areas are still untouched by the tourist impression and the modern lifestyle (exception to some minor groups). Hiking in these parts lets you know the environment of these sites. Shivapuri : The climb to the top of Shivapuri hill (altitude 2,732m), which lies directly to the north of Kathandu, takes about three hours. The path is alternating level walks through forests and steep inclines. The summit of Shivapuri is one of the four pilgrimage peaks on the valley rim. The trail begins behind the shrine of Budhanilkantha (99 km). For the return, you can walk along the ridge that descends south to Bouddha where transport is available. Sankhu-Nagarkot : Head east from the ancient village of Sankhu (16 km to the east of Kathmandu) passing terraced fields and farm houses to the Himalaya viewing spot of Nagarkot (12 km, three-four hours). Take a different route by walking south to Banepa via Nala (four five hours) where the vehicle is available. Bhaktapur-Changu Narayan : Walking north from Bhaktapur turn left at the road leading to Nagarkot to rach the hill-top shrine of Changu Narayan (4 km, two hours). The walk offers panoramic views of the mountains, terraced fields and the Manohara river. There is also a small village on the eastern side of the temple. You can avoid the same route getting back to Kathmandu by climbing down the northern slope to the road. Champa Devi : Champa Deive hill ( altitude 2,247m, also known as Dhinacho) is situated to the southwest of Kathmandu. A popular way up is form Haatiban (9 km) on the road to Dakshinkali. The trail takes two-three hours and begins next to the Haatiban Resort. The first stretch is a pleasant stroll through pine forests. The final approach is a very steep climb over rock outcroppings. There is a Hindu Shrine and a Buddhist stupa on the summit. For the return, you can avoid using the same route by continuing west along the ridge, and climbing down the northern slope to Naikap on the highway to Thankot. Phulchoki : Phulchoki (altitude 2,762 m) to the southeast of Kathmandu is the highest of the four pilgrimage peaks ringing the valley. The top offers views of the Himalaya to the north and the Terai plains to the south. A Hindu shrine sits amidst a tangle of TV and radio antenna towers. There is an abandoned iron mine about three-fourths of the way up. Its forested slopes are covered with rhododendrons and orchids. The trail (about three hours to the top) begins behind Godavari Kathmandu-Kulekhani : Follow in the footsteps of the old travellers on this historic trade route. This walking trail was the only way form Kathmandu to India until the Tribhuvan Highway was built in 1956. Head south from the police check post at Thankot (10 km to the west of Kathmandui), and climb over the valley rim at Chandragiri Pass (elevation 2,280) to the village of Chitlang and on to Markhu beside the Kulekhani reservoir (Lake Indrasarovar, five-six hours). Return to Kathmandu or walk east to Pharping (four five hours, the trail begins at Kalanki ,18 km near the dam) and then return back. Nagarjun (Jamacho) : Nagarjun hill (altitude 2,096 m) is a popular pilgrimage site. The trail begins at the entrance of the protected forest (5 km to the northwest of Kathmandu on the way to Kakani from Balaju). The walk to the top takes about two hours. Great views of the Kathmandu Valley and a number of Himalayan peaks can be had from here. There is a Buddhist stupa and view tower on the summit. Top Biking 
Nepal has the plenty of the routes most suitable for the nice biking. Bhaktapur-Banepa : Bhaktapur to Banepa, a historical town on the way to Tibet is terrific place for biking. If you want to avoid trucks, there is an old road from Bhaktapur to Banepa that goes via Tathal and Nala. From Banepa, you can take a side-trip south to Panauti (7 km) or east to Dhulikhel (6 km). An interesting circuit is Banepa to Dhulikhel (6 km) to Namura (7 km) to Panauti (8 km) to Banepa (7 km). Kathmandu-Kodari : The 114-km highway linking Kathmandu with Kodari on the Chinese border follows the ancient trade route to Lhasa. Known as the Arniko Highway, this spectacular road leads east past Bhaktapur, Banepa, Dhulikhel and Dolalghat and then turns north following the course of the Sun Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. Picturesque villages and tranquil terraced fields against a backdrop of green hills are the scenic rewards on the trail. The trip takes four days up and down. Overnight at Dhulikhel of Brahabise (88 km from Kathmandu) and Totopani (3 km before Kodari) where the hot springs are added attraction. Kathmandu-Daman : The 75 -km stretch up to Daman on the Tribhuvan Highway has been described as the best bike ride in Nepal. Until the bypass through Mugling opened about two decades ago, this was the only road to India. The good news for bikers is that there is very little traffic on the highway now. The road spirals up and down endless hills and passes through broad valleys and small villages. Exit the Kathmandu Valley at Thankot (10 km from Kathmandu) and on to Naubise (25 km) where the road forks. Turn left to Tistung (59km) and on to Palung (65 km) and finally Daman (altitude 2,400m). There is a view tower here which offers an incredible 400-km panorama of the Himalaya extending from Annapurna to Everest. The bike ride to Daman takes all day. Balaju-Kakani : The route to Kakani (altitude 1,982 m) branches off at Balaju Bypass (3 km to the northwest of Kathmandu central). It is a slow and easy ascent to this hill resort 23 km northwest of Kathmandu. The trip offers a magnificent view of Ganesh Himal along with the fresh and serene atmosphere of the hills. There are a number of restaurants on the way. Top |