Travelling in Nepal is not just about trekking and mountaineering. Many people might not think Nepal as a destination for adrenaline-filled adventures, but there are so many different activities and extreme sports Nepal has to offer to the adventure junkies. Nepal’s extreme geographical terrain is an ideal place for adventure sports ranging from bungee jumping, rafting and sky diving to bike riding, zipline flying and paragliding. They offer a fantastic chance to enjoy the incredible landscapes, thrilling path, demanding mountains, enchanting lakes, stunning valleys and interesting culture of Nepal. If you want to push your boundaries and experience new challenges, Nepal is the perfect holiday gateway to tackle some of the best adrenaline fuelled adventures. Let’s check out top 5 adventure sports for the best experience in Nepal!
Bungee Jumping is one of the most famous adventure sports in Nepal. It is famous due to the extremely beautiful natural spots and exciting gorges. Bungee Jumping is full of excitement and thrill and done under the surveillances of experts. It is thrilling because of the height involved in it. Besides, you will also get the best views of mountains, hills, and river. The best time to go for Bungee is March – May and September – November. Bhotekoshi River, Hemja Pokhara and Kusma are the 3 spots in Nepal where you can do Bungee Jumping.
Sky Diving is one of the most popular adventure sports in Nepal. It is an exciting extreme aerial adventure in the world. Skydiving in Nepal is an amazing and unique experience as it’s done in the world’s highest dropzones Syangboche (3780 m), Amadablam Base Camp (4600m), and Gorak Shep (5164m). Pokhara and Everest are the two places where you can do skydiving in Nepal. The jump is executed from the range of 3400m to 7000m. Skydiving in Nepal will give you the most spectacular 360 view of the Himalayan giants, glacial lakes, valleys, and unique landscape. It is organized once a year in autumn (with some occasional episodes in Spring).
Paragliding in Nepal is the perfect way to views the mountains. Paragliding offers the real thrilling moments and adventurous experience. Besides the adrenaline rush, the picturesque aerial views of the Himalayas, lakes, valleys, forests, and hills is sure to take your breath away. Best time for Paragliding is from October- April. Pokhara, Nuwakot, Phulchowki, Bandipur, Kot Danda, Godavari, Chapakharka are some of the best places to experience paragliding in Nepal.
Whitewater Rating is the best adventure sports you can do in spring and summer seasons. The fresh white water and beautiful nature is the best thing about rafting in Nepal. Himalayas are the main sources of rivers in Nepal, which flows from the glaciers of mountains at high altitude. So, Nepal’s rivers have high rapids and swift currents. Trishuli, Bhote Koshi, Sun Koshi, Seti River, Karnali, and Kali Gandaki are the most loved destinations for Whitewater Rafting. April – June is the best time to enjoy Rafting in Nepal.
Mountain Biking is also a popular sport in Nepal because of the topography. The trail passes through the unique and rugged landscape where you get chance to witness the beautiful panoramas of Himalayas, be in a tranquil environment and explore the culture of local people. Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Pokhara, Mustang, Lower Everest region, Annapurna Circuit are some of the popular places of Mountain Biking. The best time for Mountain Biking in Nepal is between October and March as the weather is stable and atmosphere is clear during this time.
