If you want to know the real meaning of adventure, thrill, and adrenaline then there is no doubt that Nepal is the best destination that lets you experience it all at a time. Nepal is truly an ecstasy for those people who love to pursue daring and thrilling adventures.
Best Adventurous Activities You Should Try in Nepal
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Nepal is a country that lies in the lap of the Himalayas and a country with diverse landscapes makes it the best destination for all adventure adorers. The spiritual mountains have always been the centerpiece of attraction. Trekking to Everest, Annapurna, or any other massifs will definitely surpass anyone's expectations. The mountainous topography and the river system spilling out of glaciers made the adventurous activities possible. Here are a few adventurous activities you might not want to miss for the insane and thrilling experience.
White Water Rafting
Whitewater rafting is one of the splashing and twisting sports rafting. It is the best way of exploring Nepal, as it takes you through hamlets, canyons, dense forests, and wildlife. Nepal is gaining a reputation for being one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Going on river rafting on rivers originating from the high Himalayas and crossing the typical section of Nepal lets you capture awe-inspiring moments of adventure enjoying the company of rich flora and fauna that enchants you during the trip. Coasting on calm jade water with a splendid view all around or rushing through roaring rapids, will surely be more than enough to give you an adventure of a lifetime.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee jumping is one of the daring sports in Nepal for adventure seekers which gives people an adrenaline rush. It is an exhilarating jump from a 160-meter bridge above into the deepest gorges of the Bhote Koshi River near Nepal- the Tibet Border. Jumping from this height will let you collect the breathtaking moment of the longest free fall of your life as you make your way down to the river raging below. You can capture this amazing thrilled-filled jump with well-equipped cameras so to keep that moment alive.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in the diverse terrain of hills and mountains throughout Nepal will provide you with a tremendous experience of biking. You can choose to take a biking experience in the surrounding hillside of Kathmandu or go for the option of biking throughout Nepal. Either of these will sure to take you to a fascinating world of breathtaking scenery, magnificent landscapes, vibrant culture, and the tradition of Nepalese villages. Peddling around the hidden trails, Annapurna, Upper Mustang, will remain a par excellence experience in your life attained in the Himalayas.
Canyoning
Canyoning is the daring adventure of Nepal not to be missed. It is undoubtedly a daring adventure to experience the thrills of Nature in the wild. Nepal’s perfect natural setting has made the country the best place for canyoning. There are various canyons where you will not only abseil down a beautiful waterfall and jump down to pristine pools from canyon walls. Nepal’s geographical setting favored this sport and gave exploration a new definition. Some of the canyon sites in Nepal are Bhotekoshi, Sunkoshi, Marsyangdi, Kulekhani, Sundarijal etc. Canyoning is conducted by a professional and experienced guide who top prioritizes safety the most.
Paragliding
Paragliding is one of the thrilling adventures and the best way of capturing an aerial view of the magnificent Himalayas. Paragliding is a daring sport popular among people who enjoy venturing off a slope while being situated in a bridle that is joined to a fabric wing. Paragliding will take you high above the sky, gigantic spiritual mountains, and pristine lakes like nowhere on the planet. Whether you are the expert pilot or a beginner undertaking a first tandem flight, soaring with the hawks and flying close to the glorious Himalayan summits gives you the best experience you won’t be able to forget.
Honey Hunting
For several decades, honey hunting is practiced in Nepal and has become part of the ancient culture of numerous civilizations. Honey Hunting is one of the daring activities in which one has to be three hundred feet high in the air on a bamboo rope ladder to collect the honeycomb of thousands of Himalayan giant honeybees. Honey hunters of Nepal have the exceptional skill of hanging themselves on a cliff hundreds of feet above the ground using a bamboo ladder and hemp ropes to their prize: a hive filled with neurotoxic honey. Everyone is thrilled to watch honey hunters at work. In Nepal, there are many locations for Honey hunting. Some of the popular areas for honey hunting destinations are located in Nai Chi, Bhujung, Pasgaon, Naya Gaon, Ludhi, and Dare.
