The history of adventure tourism in
Nepal started some six decades ago during the early attempts to ascend the
world’s highest peak, Mt Everest
"Nepal is one among the best destinations in the world for
adventure tourism".
Best known as a risky outdoor activity involving the natural
environment, adventure tourism indeed is a vague term. It can actually mean
differently to different tourists because things that fill up the fear of one
tourist may not fill up for another tourist.
Adventure travel is one of the fastest growing but least
understood forms of international tourism.
Nepal is one among the best destinations in the world for
adventure tourism which offers an excess of outdoor activities from Paragliding near
the mountains to waiting for the Bengal tiger in the dense forest of Chitwan.
The history of adventure tourism in Nepal starts from the early attempts to
ascend world’s highest peak Mt. Everest some about five decades ago.
Major adventure
tourism activities in Nepal:
BUNGEE JUMPING:
Situated 160m over the wild Bhote Koshi River Probably makes
bungee the most thrilling adventourous sport in Nepal.The bungee jumping site
is located close to the Nepal-Tibet border,three hour bus ride from kathmandu
valley. The jump, at 160m, was composed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee
specialists, and is operated by the most experienced jump experts in the
business. It's mishap-proof. The office takes safet.y of customers very
seriously.The Bungee Bridge happens to be the only privately owned bridge in
Nepal. It has been specially designed for bungee jumping with a 4x-safety
factor and has a loading factor of 41,500 kg or 4.5 tons according to Swiss measurements.
Imagine
a bridge 160 meters above a tropical gorge with the Bhote Kosi River, one of
Nepal’s wildest rivers raging below; close your eyes and JUMP!!
The cost of the Bungee jumping is $85 per person which includes transportation and a heavy lunch.
Rivers in nepal are graded from level:1 to level:6 in terms of dangers with one being a swimming pool and six a one-way ticket to your maker. Four is considered to be quite challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. Five requires some previous river experience.Nepal's thundering waters, originating from the ice sheets of the mighty Himalaya, give unmatched rushes to rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape.
Here is the list of some famous rafting rivers in nepal
The Trisuli River:
This river is graded as 3+ in level.It s quite famous place for rafting for beginners as it is near to kathmandu valley and not much dangerous yet exciting.For first time rafters it offers plenty of excitement.
The Kali Gandaki River:
The Kali Gandaki (grade 4 to 4+) begin and end in Pokhara and offer an exciting alternative to the Trisuli.The run flows 120 km and its challenges are continuous.
The Bhote Koshi River:
The Bhote Koshi (grade 4 to 5) is a two day intense rapids located only three hours from Kathmandu.It gives the real pro experience of the white water rafting so you need more than a swimsuit for this one.
The most popular places for jungle safari in nepal are listed below
1.The Royal Chitwan National Park
2.Royal Bardia National Park
3.Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
4.Royal Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
The cost of the Bungee jumping is $85 per person which includes transportation and a heavy lunch.
Rivers in nepal are graded from level:1 to level:6 in terms of dangers with one being a swimming pool and six a one-way ticket to your maker. Four is considered to be quite challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. Five requires some previous river experience.Nepal's thundering waters, originating from the ice sheets of the mighty Himalaya, give unmatched rushes to rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape.
Here is the list of some famous rafting rivers in nepal
The Trisuli River:
This river is graded as 3+ in level.It s quite famous place for rafting for beginners as it is near to kathmandu valley and not much dangerous yet exciting.For first time rafters it offers plenty of excitement.
The Kali Gandaki River:
The Kali Gandaki (grade 4 to 4+) begin and end in Pokhara and offer an exciting alternative to the Trisuli.The run flows 120 km and its challenges are continuous.
The Bhote Koshi River:
The Bhote Koshi (grade 4 to 5) is a two day intense rapids located only three hours from Kathmandu.It gives the real pro experience of the white water rafting so you need more than a swimsuit for this one.
The most popular places for jungle safari in nepal are listed below
1.The Royal Chitwan National Park
2.Royal Bardia National Park
3.Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
4.Royal Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
RAFTING:
Nepal has a great reputation as a best destination for white water
rafting around the world.Nepal is a river runner's paradise - no other country
has such a choice of multi-day trips, away from roads, in such magnificent
mountain surrroundings, with warm rivers, a semi tropical climate, impressive
geography, exotic cultures, wildlife and friendly welcoming people.
PARAGLIDING:
Paragliding is the best way to observe the panaroma beauty of the
himalayas of Nepal.Observing glory of Annapurna range and beautiful landscape
around Pokhara valley, virgin Mt; Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), Lamjung Himal,
Annapaurna Himal, Himchuli, Fewa Lake, Rice field, Rivers and settlements are
below gives you thrills with a great photographic opportunity.Paragling in
pokhara is a short one hour flight from the Sarankot (1592m).During the flight
you have breathe taking panorama views and pilot will explain what he/she is
doing and allow you some hands-on control of the glider. The cost of
Paragliding in pokhara is about $75 together with your transportation and video
shooting cost.
JUNGLE SAFARI:
Nepal's jungles are home to some of the most exceptional and rare
animals in the whole world. The warm subtropical Terai reasons of Nepal houses
such animals as Royal Bengal Tigers, Rhinos, Leopards, Wild Elephants, Sloth
Bears, Monkeys, Crocodiles, four sorts of Deer and more than 250 types of
fascinating birds. The Terai district is home to the Royal Chitwan and Bardia
national parks. This wildlife parks were set up to secure these endangered
animals and the environment they live in. They are the premier spots in Asia to
enjoy a true jungle experience.
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